Old pros take their shot at Rachel
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe 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, 2009Bullsbay crashes Whitney party
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThere would be no fairytale ending for Commentator in his bid to win a third Whitney Handicap.
Story | Conversation | August 08, 2009Commentator goes for 3rd Whitney
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThat 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, 2009Stardom Bound targets Cup
David Grening, Daily Racing FormBefore there was Rachel Alexandra, there was Stardom Bound.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Livin Lovin expected to improve
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWith 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, 2009Warrior's Reward has yet to peak
David Grening, Daily Racing FormOn 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, 2009Commentator cruises at Belmont
David Grening, Daily Racing FormAs 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, 2009Garcia's task will be tougher
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThough 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, 2009Desormeaux takes another shot
David Grening, Daily Racing FormOne year later, Kent Desormeaux still has no regrets.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2009Summer Bird sharp in Belmont work
David Grening, Daily Racing FormA 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, 2009Withers field comes up strong
David Grening, Daily Racing FormForget 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 FormWith the Kentucky Derby no longer a target, Capt. Candyman Can will zero on what his connections believe he does best.
Story | Conversation | April 03, 2009Tale of Ekati goes for Big A trifecta
David Grening, Daily Racing FormTale 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, 2009Seven challenge 'Revenge' in Wood
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWhile 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, 2009Tale of Ekati wins Cigar on DQ
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSix 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, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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