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Old pros take their shot at Rachel

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

The 3-year-old filly Rachel Alexandra's run for history will appropriately begin from post position 3 when she faces seven older males for the first time in Saturday's Grade 1, $750,000 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Bullsbay crashes Whitney party

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

There would be no fairytale ending for Commentator in his bid to win a third Whitney Handicap.

Story | Conversation | August 08, 2009

Commentator goes for 3rd Whitney

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

That Commentator has made it to a third Whitney Handicap is an amazing feat. That the 8-year-old New York-bred gelding -- who won this race in 2005 and again last year -- comes in as the 8-5 favorite and horse to beat is even more remarkable.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

Stardom Bound targets Cup

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Before there was Rachel Alexandra, there was Stardom Bound.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Livin Lovin expected to improve

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

With Rachel Alexandra facing the boys in the $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park on Aug. 2, the racing office here had no problem filling Saturday's Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park, drawing a contentious field of eight.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2009

Warrior's Reward has yet to peak

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

On the surface, it may seem odd for a jockey to consider giving up a Kentucky Derby winner for a horse that has yet to win a stakes race. But in Calvin Borel's case, his leap of faith in the promising 3-year-old Warrior's Reward may be justified.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009

Commentator cruises at Belmont

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

As they shoot for a rare third victory in the prestigious Whitney Handicap in two months, trainer Nick Zito and his 8-year-old New York-bred gelding Commentator got a confidence boost Friday at Belmont Park.

Story | Conversation | June 12, 2009

Garcia's task will be tougher

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Though he is riding a better horse, it may not be as easy for jockey Alan Garcia to steal this year's Belmont Stakes as it was last year.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2009

Desormeaux takes another shot

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

One year later, Kent Desormeaux still has no regrets.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Summer Bird sharp in Belmont work

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

A week before the 141st Belmont Stakes, jockey Kent Desormeaux got acquainted with his mount, guiding Summer Bird through a five-furlong work in 1:01.67 Saturday morning over a Belmont main track labeled fast.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009

Withers field comes up strong

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Forget whether it will produce a starter for the Preakness, Saturday's Grade 3, $150,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct is a terrific race on its own merit, with a few established 3-year-olds and a few looking to become established.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2009

'Candyman' starts sprint campaign

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

With the Kentucky Derby no longer a target, Capt. Candyman Can will zero on what his connections believe he does best.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Tale of Ekati goes for Big A trifecta

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Tale of Ekati was 8-1 in both the Wood Memorial and Cigar Mile - the Wood he won on his own, the Cigar with an assist from the stewards.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009

Seven challenge 'Revenge' in Wood

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

While the 8 1/2-length romp by I Want Revenge in last month's Grade 3 Gotham Stakes was a bit of a surprise to his connections, a similar result in Saturday's $750,000 Wood Memorial won't be.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Tale of Ekati wins Cigar on DQ

David Grening, Daily Racing Form

Six weeks of aggravation for trainer Barclay Tagg turned around big time Saturday at Aqueduct when his Tale of Ekati was put up to first place from second by the stewards in the $300,000 Cigar Mile.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2008
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