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Super Saver takes KJC Stakes

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

WinStar Farm strengthened its position for the 2010 classics and Calvin Borel salvaged a tie for the jockey crown at the Churchill Downs fall meet when Super Saver rolled to a front-running romp Saturday in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Super Saver yet to put it together

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

It's about that time of year when people start saying, "Where did the time go?"

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Acoma wins stretch battle

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Acoma probably earned herself another year of racetrack life when she bounced back from two last-place finishes to post a hard-fought victory Saturday in the 36th running of the Grade 3, $111,700 Cardinal Handicap at Churchill Downs.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2009

Ward confident in Cannonball

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Wesley Ward already owes a debt of gratitude to Cannonball.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Negligee, Fatal Bullet punch tickets

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Keeneland opened its fall meet Friday afternoon by producing at least a few starters for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders' Cup when Negligee upset the Grade 1 Darley Alcibiades Stakes a half-hour after Fatal Bullet scored in the Grade 3 Phoenix Stakes.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Hawthorne Cup may have BC impact

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Two years ago, Vern Dubinsky put up $300,000 with the intention of buying three fillies at the Keeneland September yearling sale as racing prospects. But after the first two purchases, just $10,000 was left in his budget.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Gomez sweeps Kentucky Cup stakes

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Seeking opportunities between the bigger meets in Southern California, Garrett Gomez ventured to Turfway Park for the 16th annual Kentucky Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009

Shared Account parked outside

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

The strength of the Virginia Oaks field appears to be assigned to the outside post positions. Farthest out is the filly who looks as good as any: Shared Account.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Lukas, Asmussen send pairs in Debutante

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

D. Wayne Lukas was enshrined in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in 1999, and Steve Asmussen will be eligible for induction in 2012.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2009

Einstein targets a unique sweep

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

The first half of the 2009 racing season has showcased a number of outstanding horses based in North America, including Rachel Alexandra, Mine That Bird, Zenyatta, and Well Armed.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2009

Six take first grab for brass ring

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Besides trainer Tom McCarthy, the backgrounds of the other five may not be as dramatic, but they are compelling nonetheless.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

Attfield runners finish 1-2 in Elkhorn

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Roger Attfield is a legend in his native Canada for a reason.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

Mr. Sidney caps Desormeaux double

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Mr. Sidney had never won a stakes, let alone a Grade 1 race. But that all changed Friday when he drove to victory in the 21st running of the Grade 1, $300,000 Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2009

Blue Grass could produce blanket finish

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Indeed, the 11 3-year-olds entered Wednesday for the Grade 1, $750,000 Blue Grass appear extremely well-matched, with the program favorite, Hold Me Back, pegged at 3-1, followed closely on the morning line by several others.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Rebellion goes for repeat of Grade 2

Marty McGee, Daily Racing Form

Almost like a superstition, trainer Graham Motion did pretty much everything the same way this winter when bringing Rebellion back from a layoff.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009
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