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Connie and Michael to build on last
David Grening, Daily Racing FormCount Santa Anita linemaker Jon White among those who were dazzled by Connie and Michael's rousing debut at Keeneland on Oct. 17.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Midshipman figures out front in Dirt Mile
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe complexion of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile changed dramatically since pre-entries were announced Oct. 28, with six horses that originally made it into the body of the race opting for other races or electing not to come.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Dirt Mile it is for Bullsbay
David Grening, Daily Racing FormHad circumstances - and the race surface - been different, trainer Graham Motion would have had no reservations about running Whitney Handicap winner Bullsbay in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009'Belle' may have one or two left
David Grening, Daily Racing FormJust when it seemed like Unbridled Belle's best days were behind her, she put in a very solid performance when second in the Grade 1 Beldame at Belmont Park last month.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Past the Point needs a win
David Grening, Daily Racing FormTo date, Past the Point has gotten more recognition for races he has lost than for anything he has won.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Future Prospect leads Empire cast
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe economic and political climate in New York has made these difficult times for breeders in the state. Politicians continue to stall on getting a slots parlor up and operating at Aqueduct.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009Kodiak Kowboy collars 'Fabulous'
David Grening, Daily Racing FormThe connections of Kodiak Kowboy didn't come into Saturday's Grade 1 Vosburgh thinking of using it as a prep for the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Summer Bird, Quality Road work
David Grening, Daily Racing FormTravers first- and third-place finishers Summer Bird and Quality Road completed preparations for their rematch in next Saturday's $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup here by putting in five-furlong workouts Saturday morning over Belmont Park's main track.
Story | Conversation | September 26, 2009Midshipman impresses in return
David Grening, Daily Racing FormMidshipman, last year's champion juvenile colt, made a triumphant return to the races -- and successful debut on regular dirt -- winning a third-level allowance Friday at Belmont Park by 3 1/4 lengths over the speedy Just Ben.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009Midshipman finally returns
David Grening, Daily Racing FormMidshipman, last year's champion 2-year-old colt, makes his long-awaited 3-year-old debut in a third-level allowance race Friday at Belmont Park.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Prado picks D' Funnybone
David Grening, Daily Racing FormChoosing to ride a horse you just won a Grade 2 stakes on by 10 1/2 lengths over a horse who just won a maiden race by 6 1/4 lengths would seem to be an easy decision.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009'Scenario may sit back in Matron
David Grening, Daily Racing FormWorstcasescenario made the leap from the maiden ranks to Grade 2 winner when she romped to a 4 1/2-length victory in last month's Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Seventh Street sitting pretty
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSeventh Street helped kick off what proved to be a tremendously successful meet for Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin Stable when she fought back to win the Grade 1 Go for Wand Handicap on opening weekend of the Saratoga meet.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009Gone Astray dominates Pa. Derby
David Grening, Daily Racing FormShortly after Gone Astray's second-place finish behind Blame in an overnight stakes last month at Saratoga, trainer Shug McGaughey said "if the top ones come together for the Travers we'll look elsewhere because I don't think he's that kind."
Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009'Dixie Chick' is fast as they come
David Grening, Daily Racing FormSteve Asmussen has been around some extremely fast 2-year-olds in his career, with arguably the most notable one being Cashier's Dream, who won the Grade 1 Spinaway here by six lengths in 2001.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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