Horses Articles

Wise Dan returns for Firecracker Handicap

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Louisville, KY (Sports Network) – Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan gets back into action Saturday night in the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap at Churchill Downs, a race he won two years ago. The mile turf race attracted seven challengers […]

Fiftyshadesofhay looms large in Iowa Oaks

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Altoona, IA (Sports Network) – Fiftyshadesofhay, winner of last month’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, will take on nine rivals Saturday night in the $200,000 Iowa Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. Trained by Bob Baffert, Fiftyshadesofhay will be ridden for […]

Queen’s Plate may attract 13 3-year-olds

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Toronto, ON (Sports Network) – A field of 13 3-year-olds is shaping up for this year’s 154th running of the $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine Racecourse. The 1 1/4-mile classic goes off on Sunday, July 7 with an approximate […]

Wise Dan continues on the lead in NTRA Poll

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New York, NY (Sports Network) – Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan maintains his spot atop the NTRA National Poll entering the second half of the 2013 racing season. Owned by Mortin Fink, Wise Dan received 32 first-place votes […]

Animal Kingdom fades in Queen Anne Stakes

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Ascot, England (Sports Network) – Animal Kingdom came up short in an attempt to add the Queen Anne Stakes title to his 2011 Kentucky Derby win and Dubai World Cup championship from earlier this year. As the 5-4 favorite in […]

Fort Larned cruises to win Foster Handicap

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Louisville, KY (Sports Network) – Fort Larned, winless in his first two starts this year, notched his initial victory of 2013 in dominating fashion Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap. Trained by Ian Wilkes and […]

Funny Proposition upsets Royal Delta in Fleur de Lis

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Louisville, KY (Sports Network) – Funny Proposition, ridden by Joel Rosario, took the lead at the start and pulled away from champion mare Royal Delta down the stretch to win Saturday night’s $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs. […]

Wise Dan works for upcoming race

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Lexington, KY (Sports Network) – Reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan put in a workout Saturday at Keeneland two weeks ahead of his next start. Trained by Charles LoPresti, the 6-year-old gelding is training for the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap […]

Paynter excellent after Friday’s return race

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Inglewood, CA (Sports Network) – Paynter, trained by Bob Baffert, came out of his return race Friday at Hollywood Park in excellent shape. The 4-year-old colt, owned by Zayat Stable, won the 7th race allowance event over seven furlongs. “He’s […]

Royal Delta odds-on to win Fleur de Lis

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Louisville, KY (Sports Network) – Champion mare Royal Delta gets back into competition Saturday night at Churchill Downs in the $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap, a race she won last year by eight lengths. The 5-year-old champion has been slated […]