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Enticed Shows Grit, Wins Tough

POSTED: November 26, 2017

Enticed showed what I like to see in a Kentucky Derby prospect: grit, toughness, and determination. He gets some of that from his dam, It's...

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First Advance Kentucky Derby Pool Opens Thursday

POSTED: November 21, 2017

On Thursday Churchill Downs will open its 20th advance Kentucky Derby pool. If so inclined the wager is also offered in Las Vegas at various...

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Thunder Snow Returns

POSTED: May 25, 2017

I took an awful lot of heat from an awful lot of players who would have, could have, almost did, might have, but actually didn't...

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Yes to a 14-Horse Kentucky Derby Field

POSTED: May 11, 2017

I realize I'm in the minority here, and that it is likely never going to happen, but I agree with both Gary Stevens and Mike...

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Rajiv Maragh Looking For Storybook Comeback

POSTED: May 4, 2017

Rajiv Maragh has made a truly remarkable comeback from significant injuries sustained in a spill. It reminds us of how dangerous and tough this sport...

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Seattle Slew, One of the Best

POSTED: May 1, 2017

I was fortunate enough to see Seattle Slew race many times and meet him face to face during his career when he was trained by...

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Luis Saez Gets Mount on J Boys Echo

POSTED: April 27, 2017

Nothing against Robbie Albarado, who took two hard Kentucky Derby hits losing Animal Kingdom and now J Boys Echo, but I love the move to...

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Reach the World Breaks Leg, Euthanized

POSTED: April 24, 2017

I thought Reach the World was as good as any of the three year olds this year. I thought he could break the Apollo jinx,...

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Antonio Sano Keeping the Faith in Gunnevera

POSTED: March 30, 2017

Trainer Antonio Sano is keeping the faith in his Kentucky Derby prospect Gunnevera. The colt is coming off a big win in the Fountain of...

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