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Solar Flare healed, prepped for Stuyvesant 'Cap

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Solar Flare had been impressive enough in his first two North American starts that bettors sent him off as the favorite against 10 others in the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Injury forces Grade 1 winner Zaftig into retirement

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The Grade 1-winning 3-year-old filly Zaftig has been retired from racing after tearing the suspensory ligament in her left hind leg, her connections said Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Red Smith: Strike a Deal clears personal hurdle

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Strike a Deal finally closed the deal in a graded stakes race.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008

Red Smith: Wohler has a knack for fine imports

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The German-based trainer Andreas Wohler has done a pretty good job over the years selecting which of his horses would fit in North American stakes.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2008

Long Island: Criticism builds on her last

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

In three weeks, Criticism made up for a lost 10 months.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Break Water Edison gets right set up in Nashua

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Break Water Edison bounced back from two disappointing efforts in Grade 1 stakes with a solid 1 3/4-length victory in Sunday's Grade 3, $118,500 Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Hall of Famer Jerkens recovering from heart surgery

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Hall of Fame trainer Allen Jerkens has been moved from Long Island Jewish Hospital to a nearby rehabilitation center as he continues his recovery from heart surgery.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2008

Livin Lovin appears well-spotted for Tempted

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

From the same connections that brought you graded stakes-winning juvenile fillies Mani Bhavan and Sky Diva comes Livin Lovin, who looks well spotted in Sunday's Grade 3, $100,000 Tempted Stakes at Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Nashua: Friesan Fire tougher now, Jones says

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

If Friesan Fire has matured as much as trainer Larry Jones believes, then he'll be very tough to beat in Sunday's Grade 3, $100,000 Nashua Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Long Island: J'ray looks daunting off last two

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Based on the results of the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, J'ray might have been competitive in that $2 million race had her connections opted to run.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

NYRA beefs up track assistance for injured riders

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The New York Racing Association has put in place two new initiatives to provide better assistance for jockeys injured at the track.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2008

Nip in the air as racing shifts to Aqueduct

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

According to weather.com, the forecast in the New York metropolitan area at noon Wednesday calls for a temperature of 44 degrees, a wind chill of 36 and a chance of showers. What an appropriate backdrop for this circuit's return to Aqueduct.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Euros show strength with five-win day

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

When Raven's Pass roared past Curlin in upper stretch and galloped to a 1 3/4-length victory in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita, it capped an unprecedented five-win day in the series for the European contingent.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Midshipman holds off Square Eddie

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Midshipman stamped proper credentials for a 2-year-old champion on Saturday at Santa Anita, scoring a 1 1/4-length victory over Square Eddie in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008

Muhannak wins Marathon, gives Europe 1st BC win

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Muhannak charged to the lead in mid-stretch and held off a big late run by Church Service to win the inaugural $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon by a head at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008