Horse Racing News - December

 

     On Saturday, December 5th, True Timber won the 2020 Cigar Mile.  Snapper Sinclair finished Place (2nd place), and Performer finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Cigar Mile took place at Aqueduct Racetrack located in New York, New York. 

     Kentucky Downs recently replaced sod on about half of their turf course.  Kentucky Downs opened in 1990.  Kentucky Downs is located in Franklin, Kentucky. 

     On Saturday, December 12th, Letruska won the 2020 Rampart Stakes.  Dream Marie finished Place (2nd place), and Bajan Girl finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Rampart Stakes took place at Gulfstream Park located in Hallandale Beach, Florida.  

     On Saturday, December 12th, Bankit won the 2020 Alex M. Robb Stakes.  Mr. Buff finished Place (2nd place), and Yankee Division finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Alex M. Robb Stakes took place at Aqueduct Racetrack located in New York, New York.

     On Saturday, December 12th, Tax won the 2020 Harlan's Holiday Stakes.  Eye Of A Jedi finished Place (2nd place), and Phat Man finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Harlan's Holiday Stakes took place at Gulfstream Park located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. 

     On Saturday, December 12th, Shivaree won the 2020 FTBOA (Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association) Marion County Florida Sire Stakes.  Jackson finished Place (2nd place), and Noble Drama finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire Stakes took place at Tampa Bay Downs located in Tampa, Florida. 

     On Sunday, December 13th, Lucky Move won the 2020 Bay Ridge Stakes.  Mrs. Orb finished Place (2nd place), and Singular Sensation finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Bay Ridge Stakes took place at Aqueduct Racetrack located in New York, New York. 

     On Saturday, December 19th, Backsideofthemoon won the 2020 Queens County Stakes.  Musical Heart finished Place (2nd place), and Empty Tomb finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Queens County Stakes took place at Aqueduct Racetrack located in New York, New York.  

     Northville Downs reopened on December 21st for Simulcast Racing.  Northville Downs is open everyday from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville, Michigan.

     On Saturday, December 26th, Harpers First Ride won the 2020 Native Dancer Stakes.  Forewarned finished Place (2nd place), and Cordmaker finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Native Dancer took place at Laurel Park located in Laurel, Maryland.  

     On Saturday, December 26th, Duopoly won the 2020 American Oaks Stakes.  Going To Vegas finished Place (2nd place), and Sharing finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 American Oaks Stakes took place at Santa Anita Park located in Arcadia, California. 

     On Saturday, December 26th, Charlatan won the 2020 Malibu Stakes.  Express Train finished Place (2nd place), and Collusion Illusion finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Malibu Stakes took place at Santa Anita Park located in Arcadia, California.  

     On Sunday, December 27th, Cathkin Peak won the 2020 Eddie Logan Stakes.  Commander Khai finished Place (2nd place), and Beer Can Man finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Eddie Logan Stakes took place at Santa Anita Park located in Arcadia, California.    

     On Wednesday, December 30th, it was announced that Tiz the Law is retiring from horse racing after receiving advice from a veterinarian.  Tiz the Law won the 2020 Florida Derby, the 2020 Belmont Stakes, and the 2020 Travers Stakes.  Tiz the Law finished Place (2nd place) in the 2020 Kentucky Derby. 

     Daily Racing Form, and Equibase have informative websites about Thoroughbred racing entries, results, and cancellations.  BloodHorse, and Paulick Report have terrific sports blogs for fans of Thoroughbred horse racing.    

     The America's Best Racing YouTube channel, and the NYRA, (New York Racing Association) Inc. YouTube channel have lots of great videos regarding horse racing.  The Daily Racing Form YouTube channel also has informative videos compiled from DRF reporters, and handicappers.  

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-  Sally's Curlin finished in 5th place in the 2020 Rampart Stakes. 

-  Shivaree finished Place (2nd place) in the 2020 Florida Derby.  

-  Charlatan also won the first division of the 2020 Arkansas Derby.

-  Charlatan is trained by Bob Baffert.

-  Big Fish finished in 4th place in the 2020 Eddie Logan Stakes.  

  

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Art Collector Out

     Art Collector will not compete in the 2020 Kentucky Derby scheduled for this Saturday, September 5th.  Art Collector suffered a minor injury while galloping at Churchill Downs on Monday, August 31st.  Art Collector is currently set to compete in the 2020 Preakness Stakes scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland.  On Saturday, July 11th, Art Collector won the 2020 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
     Post time for the 2020 Kentucky Derby is scheduled for 7:01 p.m.  The Kentucky Derby is also referred to as "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports", "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports", and "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports".  The Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
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-  #17 Tiz the Law is a heavy favorite to win the 2020 Kentucky Derby.



-  #16 Honor A.P. has a good chance to finish in the money at the 2020 Kentucky Derby.



-  #18 Authentic also has a good chance to finish in the money at the 2020 Kentucky Derby.



-  #2 Max Player, #15 Ny Traffic, and #10 Thousand Words are some alright longshot picks to finish in the money at the 2020 Kentucky Derby.











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Horse Racing News - August

     On Saturday, July 18th, Authentic won the 2020 Haskell Invitational Stakes.  Authentic is trained by Bob Baffert.  Ny Traffic finished Place (2nd place), and Dr Post finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Haskell Invitational Stakes took place at Monmouth Park located in Oceanport, New Jersey.
     On Saturday, August 1st, Improbable won the 2020 Whitney Stakes.  Improbable is trained by Bob Baffert.  By My Standards finished Place (2nd place), and Tom's d'Etat finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Whitney Stakes took place at Saratoga Race Course located in Saratoga Springs, New York.
     On Saturday, August 8th, Tiz the Law won the 2020 Travers Stakes.  Caracaro finished Place (2nd place), and Max Player finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Travers Stakes took place at Saratoga Race Course.  The Travers Stakes is also known as "Saratoga's Midsummer Derby".
     The 2020 Woodbine Oaks is scheduled for later today at Woodbine Racetrack.  Curlin's Voyage is a current favorite to win the 2020 Woodbine Oaks.  Post time is scheduled for 5:57 p.m.  Woodbine Racetrack is located in Toronto, Ontario.
     The 2020 Alabama Stakes is scheduled for later today at Saratoga Race Course.  Swiss Skydiver, and Spice Is Nice are both favorites to do well in the 2020 Alabama Stakes.  There are currently seven horses competing in the 2020 Alabama Stakes.  Post time is scheduled for 5:43 p.m.
     Northville Downs reopened for Simulcast Racing on Thursday, August 6th.  The Live Harness Racing season at Northville Downs began last night.  Northville Downs is located at 301 S. Center Street, in Northville.
     Saratoga Live is a great program on FS1, and FS2 that covers Thoroughbred horse racing at Saratoga Race Course.  America's Best Racing has an excellent YouTube channel that covers horse racing.  The NYRA (New York Racing Association), Inc. YouTube channel also has a really good YouTube channel for fans of Thoroughbred horse racing.
      Daily Racing Form, and Equibase have informative websites about Thoroughbred racing entries, results, and cancellations.  BloodHorse, and Paulick Report have terrific sports blogs for fans of Thoroughbred horse racing.
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-  Saratoga Race Course opened in 1863.



-  "The Spa" is a nickname for Saratoga Race Course.



-  Pink Lloyd is scheduled to compete today in Race #7 at Woodbine Racetrack.



-  There's also a harness racing track known as Woodbine Mohawk Park located in Milton, Ontario. 



-  Live video of harness racing at Northville Downs can be viewed on the Northville Downs website. 











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Horse Racing News - June

     On Saturday, June 6th, Honor A. P. won the 2020 Santa Anita Derby.  Authentic finished Place (2nd place), and Rushie finished Show (3rd place).  The 2020 Santa Anita Derby took place at Santa Anita Park located in Arcadia, California.
     On Saturday, June 13th, She's a Julie won the 2020 Ogden Phipps.  Point of Honor finished Place (2nd place), and Ollie's Candy finished Show (3rd place).  The Ogden Phipps took place at Belmont Park located in Elmont, New York.
     The 2020 Belmont Stakes is scheduled to take place tomorrow (5:42 p.m.) at Belmont Park.  Tiz the Law is a favorite to win the 2020 Belmont Stakes.  Tiz the Law won the 2020 Florida Derby on Saturday, March 28th.  The 2020 Florida Derby took place at Gulfstream Park located in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
     Charlatan has been ruled out of the 2020 Belmont Stakes because of injury.  Charlatan will also miss the 2020 Kentucky Derby scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, 2020.  Charlatan also failed an initial drug test according to several reports after his win in the first division of the 2020 Arkansas Derby on Saturday, May 2nd.  Charlatan is trained by Bob Baffert.
     Nadal recently retired after winning the second division of the 2020 Arkansas Derby.  Nadal suffered an injury, and retires undefeated.  Nadal was one of the favorites to win the 2020 Kentucky Derby.  Nadal was trained by Bob Baffert.
     Daily Racing Form, and Equibase have informative websites regarding Thoroughbred racing entries, results, and cancellations.  BloodHorse has a tremendous sports blog for fans of Thoroughbred horse racing.
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-  The 2020 Belmont Stakes has been shortened from 1 1/2 miles to 1 1/8 miles.



-  The 2020 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.



-  The 2020 Preakness Stakes will take place at Pimlico Race Coarse located in Baltimore, Maryland.


-  The Triple Crown is awarded to the winner of the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes, and the Preakness Stakes.  It is rare to win all three races.  











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Horse Racing News

     Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States is scheduled to take place today at three tracks including Fonner Park (Nebraska), Tampa Bay Downs (Florida), and Will Rogers Downs (Oklahoma).  Daily Racing Form, and Equibase have informative websites regarding Thoroughbred racing entries, results, and cancellations.
     On Saturday, March 28th, Tiz the Law won the 2020 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park (Florida).  Tiz the Law is a favorite to win the 2020 Kentucky Derby scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, 2020.
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-  Shivaree finished 2nd in the 2020 Florida Derby.



-  Ete Indien finished 3rd in the 2020 Florida Derby.



-  Maximum Security won the 2019 Florida Derby.  



-  Nyquist won the 2016 Florida Derby.  Nyquist also won the 2016 Kentucky Derby.  











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