Americans look the best in Million
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormA European horse, Spirit One, won the Arlington Million in 2008, followed home by Europeans Archipenko and Mount Nelson.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009Giant Oak has found his niche
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormWhat is it about these Chris Block-trained horses? The millionaire 8-year-old Fort Prado has this big pink strip where his front leg meets his barrel, the result of a youthful encounter with a fence.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Rain complicates $6 million puzzle
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormIn the 2008 Dubai World Cup, Curlin matched his on-paper superiority with an eight-length blowout victory. But among the 14 horses entered in the 2009 World Cup there are no such standouts.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009Mike de Kock loaded for World Cup
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormNo sooner had trainer Mike de Kock turned his binoculars away from one pair of work horses than the glasses were trained on another pair breaking off down the backstretch.
Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009Meal Penalty out of American Derby
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormThere was no Triple Crown winner in 2008, and there will be no Mid-America Triple winner this season either
Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008Dutrow trainees win Godolphin Mile, Golden Shaheen
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormTrainer Rick Dutrow has demonstrated repeatedly his intimate knowledge of American racing. Somehow, Dutrow had the perfect feel for Dubai, too.
Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008This first-timer's no novice
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormAt age 46, the trainer Mark Casse is coming to Fair Grounds for the first time. New Orleans and much of the racing public might not know him, but make no mistake - Casse knows racing.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2007Kip Deville passes test to make Mile
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormKip Deville is a go for the Breeders' Cup Mile, getting in a final work for the race on Tuesday at Aqueduct after having his breeze delayed by a minor leg issue.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2007Pleasant Strike figures to keep rolling in derby
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormPleasant Strike was one of nine 3-year-olds entered in the Grade 2, $250,000 American Derby, the second leg of Arlington's Mid-America Triple, and one of three graded turf stakes on Million Preview Day.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2007Clash of the titans in World Cup
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormThe older section of Dubai, packed tight with shops, apartments, and cafes, has narrow twisting streets and pedestrian byways winding between buildings. But they are no more complex than the paths followed by the two best horses in the Dubai World Cup.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2007Where Gorella runs strictly a guess
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormThe matching of U.S. and European talent can pump up interest in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, but this year - a year with plenty of talent on both sides of the Atlantic - the leading U.S. lady isn't really American. And, she may not even be runn
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2006Division leaders duke it out in Beverly D.
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormThree of the best filly-mare turf horses in training in North America will converge at Arlington Park on Saturday for the Grade 1, $750,000 Beverly D. (ABC 4 p.m. ET), making the race easily the most important in the division so far this year.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2006Stakes chase has 'Dragon' as invader
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormBesides the California shipper, there are seven in the Grade 3, $200,000 Fair Grounds BC, the third of four stakes on an 11-race Saturday card at Louisiana Downs.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006Million stars may meet again
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormMillion stars may meet again
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2003Fan Club's Mister first in American Derby
Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing FormFan Club's Mister first in American Derby
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2001TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "americas cup" make the list?
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