Presious Passion does it again in McKnight
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormPresious Passion combined his speed with his affinity for the Calder turf course to successfully defend his title in the $150,000 McKnight Handicap, leading throughout to register a two-length decision over Logic Way in the 1 1/8-mile Grade 2 event.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2008Wild Promises keeps winning
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormWhen trainer Greg Gilchrist makes the long trip from his northern California base to Calder Race Course with one of his horses, he's not coming for the stone crabs or a night on South Beach. He comes to win.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Icy Atlantic catches a break on Florida Million day
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe complexion of the $150,000 Bonnie Heath Turf Cup, marquee event on Saturday's Florida Million card at Calder, changed within seconds after the race began when even-money favorite Soldier's Dancer stumbled leaving the starting gate.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008Gottcha Gold arrives fresh for Calder's Spend a Buck
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCalder's Festival of the Sun has been best known throughout its 16-year history as a showcase for many of the area's top 2-year-olds, who compete in the finales of the Florida Stallion stakes.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Smooth Air going to BC Classic
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe final decision has been made and travel arrangements are set for Smooth Air, who will compete in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25 if he qualifies for a starting berth in the 14-horse field.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2008Victory Ride: Hard to look past speedy Indyanne
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormFrom the standpoint of pure speed, the fastest 3-year-old running at Saratoga on Travers Day may not be in the main event or the Grade 1 King's Bishop.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008One turn helps Mistical Plan turn it around
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormMistical Plan, who has spent most of her career racing at distances of a mile and beyond, may have found her true niche when she turned back to six furlongs to dominate the $400,000 Princess Rooney.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2008Smile Sprint setup looks good for Benny the Bull
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe last time trainer Rick Dutrow saw south Florida was in late April as he boarded the flight transporting Big Brown to Kentucky to begin the incredible journey and roller-coaster ride of emotions that embodied the pair's Triple Crown quest.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008Smooth Air aimed at Ohio Derby
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormWith the Triple Crown now in the rear-view mirror, Smooth Air is ready to begin the rest of his 3-year-old campaign, a second season that may begin May 31 in Thistledown's Grade 2 Ohio Derby.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008Purse cuts taking toll on horsemen
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe two sides have been unable to agree on a purse contract that includes splits from a planned casino at the track.
Story | Conversation | May 10, 2008Hey Byrn joins Preakness field
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormAdd Hey Byrn's name to the growing list of 3-year-olds heading for Baltimore for the 133rd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 17.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008Clocker report 5/1: Big Brown impresses
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe Big Brown buzz grew a little louder after the Kentucky Derby favorite worked three furlongs in 35.33 seconds on Thursday morning.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008Macho Again re-rallies in Derby Trial
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe West Point Thoroughbred syndicate tried and failed in the Kentucky Derby two years when Flashy Bull ran 14th, but the colt returned to Churchill Downs a bit more than a year later to win the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap.[
Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008Gayego works five furlongs in mud
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormGayego was the only Kentucky Derby candidate to work at Churchill Downs on Saturday, going five furlongs over a muddy track in 1:00.76 with regular rider Mike Smith aboard.
Story | Conversation | April 26, 2008Clocker's Report 4/25: Recapturetheglory so-so
Mike Welsch, Daily RacingFormA forecast of rain in the Louisville area over the weekend helped liven up Friday's activities at Churchill Downs as trainer Louis Roussel III opted to move Recapturetheglory's work forward 24 hours to avoid potential complications from the weather.
Story | Conversation | April 25, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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