July 3, 2009
Bashford Manor: Backtalk flashes late kick
Gold Mark Farm’s Backtalk willingly accelerated in the final furlong and scored a clear victory in the $110,500 Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) on Friday at Churchill Downs.
July 3, 2009
Foreign invaders familiar with Oaks distance
The American Oaks at Hollywood Park on Sunday holds the double distinction of being the first international race of the year in America as well as one of the better betting contests held anywhere in the world this year.
July 3, 2009
Fabulous Strike classy but vulnerable
Despite his impressive record that includes 11 stakes wins and more than $1.1 million in earnings, Fabulous Strike could be vulnerable in Sunday's Grade 2, $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap at Belmont Park.
July 3, 2009
Triple Bend: Tough assignment for Zensational
There is no modesty in trainer Bob Baffert's hopes for Zensational, the quick 3-year-old who makes his stakes debut in Sunday's $300,000 Triple Bend Handicap at Hollywood Park.
July 3, 2009
Summer Bird at Monmouth after two-day trip
Summer Bird was bright and alert Friday morning at Monmouth Park at the conclusion of his two-day trip from Louisiana.
July 3, 2009
Better Talk Now to scratch from U.N.
Better Talk Now, the multiple Grade 1 winning 10-year-old gelding, will scratch out of Saturday's Grade 1 United Nations Handicap at Monmouth Park after injuring a splint bone in a hind leg, trainer Graham Motion said.
July 3, 2009
Jersey Shore: Perkins willing to shoot high
Ben Perkins Jr. has a long history in the Jersey Shore Stakes, having won the first edition with Surely Six in 1992 when the race originated at Atlantic City Race Course.
July 3, 2009
Man o' War coming up tough again
The decision by the New York Racing Association to move the Man o' War from the fall to the summer continues to pay dividends.
July 3, 2009
Benny the Bull to carry 124 pounds in Smile
Has Benny the Bull lost a step in the one year that has passed since his victory in the 2008 Smile Sprint Handicap?
July 3, 2009
Irian perfect going into G1 Jean Prat
Irian puts his perfect 3-for-3 record on the line at Chantilly on Sunday in the $560,000 Prix Jean Prat, a Group 1 mile for 3-year-old colts.
