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The Travers Stakes, It's Rich History

POSTED: August 24, 2016

The Travers Stakes By Amy Nesse Nicknamed the “Midsummer's Derby”, The Travers Stakes is arguably the most prestigious test for 3 year olds outside of...

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Thoroughbreds-Let 'Em Run

POSTED: August 23, 2016

As we bask in the glory of the magnificent effort put forth by California Chrome in The Pacific Classic, I can only wonder why the...

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Overcoming the Odds: Lady Eli

POSTED: August 16, 2016

Undefeated, dominant, unstoppable, invincible! Lady Eli was on top of the world in 2014 and 2015 she was the top 2 year old and 3...

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The Whitney Handicap: A History

POSTED: August 5, 2016

By Amy Nesse The Whitney Handicap, one of the most prestigious handicap races of the year, takes place at the historic Saratoga racetrack in late...

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Chris Evert, The Racehorse

POSTED: July 26, 2016

By Amy Nesse As we watched Songbird cruise home in the Coaching Club American Oaks, proving her dominance in the 3 year old division, it...

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You Figure It Out

POSTED: July 17, 2016

I have been writing about the decisions of stewards for a few years now with some regularity. It isn’t by choice. There are things I’d...

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Saratoga Betting: All Win = No Win

POSTED: July 15, 2016

The New York Racing Association, aka NYRA, have changed the rules governing the pick 4, 5, and 6 beginning with the start of the Saratoga...

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Saratoga: It's About Human Connections

POSTED: July 12, 2016

By: William G. Gotimer, Jr. Another Saratoga race meeting is upon us and just as they have for more than 150 years, handicappers will scan...

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Susan's Girl: A Forgotten Champion

POSTED: June 26, 2016

By Amy Nesse Many considered the 1970s the golden era of racing, with three Triple Crown winners and a multitude of other champions, including Spectacular...

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