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A Lesson in Race Riding by Master Angel Cordero Jr. "The Easiest Whitney Stakes Win Ever"

POSTED: April 14, 2020

Angel Cordero was perhaps the best race rider ever. He could push the envelope further than anyone. He'd ride his horse and maybe two or...

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Davona Dale: The Double Triple Crown Winner

POSTED: April 14, 2020

Horse racing fans were spoiled in the 1970’s, basking in three Triple Crown winners (Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed), shooting stars like Ruffian and Spectacular Bid...

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Preakness Prognostications: The Summer Classics?

POSTED: April 12, 2020

What if the Triple Crown schedule was completely scrambled? What if the Preakness went first and the Kentucky Derby ran last? Now, hear me out. ...

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Stage rehearsal for Come Dancing's Arkansas Debut in Apple Blossom

POSTED: April 12, 2020

Saturday morning was a school day for millionaire Grade 1 winner Come Dancing, who stood in the gate before galloping for Hall of Fame trainer...

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Off-the-Pace Horse Racing: The Ultimate Thrill

POSTED: April 9, 2020

Wendell Eads On Whirlaway at Hialeah 1941 Photo Credit: Keeneland Library; Cook Collection Is there anything greater than watching a horse win from off the...

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Time to Poke the Bear

POSTED: April 8, 2020

It’s time.  We can’t wait any longer.  We need to poke the bear now before it’s too late.  It’s no surprise that racing in California...

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Hall of Fame Jockey Ramon Dominquez: His Experience Plays Pivotal role in New Position

POSTED: April 7, 2020

Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Dominguez has seen equestrian sport from a number of different perspectives.  He was a groom in Venezuela before launching what...

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Who Makes These Bets and Why

POSTED: April 6, 2020

Do you ever look at the board and see a horse at say 3-5 or 4-5 and wonder who is actually betting that horse and...

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Fond of Fonner? We are!

POSTED: April 6, 2020

By now, most horse players know about Fonner Park in Nebraska. But how much do they really know about Fonner?  Called "The Nebraska Springtime Tradition,"...

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@jonathanstettin great wrap up to the weekend. Had a $20 double to close SA with your picks!

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