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04/06/2016

Shagaf favored in G1 Wood Memorial

Already in possession of a coveted Kentucky Derby berth with 50 points from the Grade 3 Gotham, Shagaf will look to continue his domination of the Triple Crown trail at the Big A with a repeat performance of his 1 ¼-length victory on March 5. The Chad Bro

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04/04/2016

Championship Meet Generates Wagering Records & Memorable Performances

The big day punctuated a banner 2015-2016 season that generated a record all-sources handle of $807 million, a 15-percent increase over the 2014-2015 record handle of $704 million. The new record was set despite 57 turf races moved to dirt, compared to on

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04/03/2016

WONDERMENT GOES GATE TO WIRE IN BOURBONETTE OAKS

Inconclusive was second after a sweeping late run brought her within 3-3/4 lengths of the winner. Post-time favorite Marquee Miss was third, a nose farther back, just missing second after staying within a length of Wonderment until the final furlong. Wond

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04/03/2016

Turfway Park Spiral Stakes - Race Quotes

Winning trainer: Mike Maker I saw a white “R” and red cap and didn’t know which one it was at first, but I knew it was mine. [Regarding having claimed Oscar Nominated out of his third start for $75,000]: “He’s a Kitten’s Joy. We knew he’d be better when h

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04/03/2016

Nyquist Shows Championship Form in $1 Million Florida Derby (G1)

The anxiously awaited showdown between Nyquist and Mohaymen developed at the top of Gulfstream Park’s stretch, but the Southern California-based 6-5 second betting choice pulled away to a convincing score under Mario Gutierrez as the East Coast-based 4-5

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03/31/2016

Airoforce is 3-1 Spiral Stakes Favorite

The 1 1/8-mile event over Turfway’s all-weather Polytrack surface is worth 85 points, including 50 to the winner, in the “Road to the Derby” series for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds aiming to earn a spot in the world’s most famous horse race, the May 7 Kentuck

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03/31/2016

Off the Tracks Looks to Stay Perfect in Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2)

A bay daughter of two-time Horse of the Year Curlin, Off the Tracks enters the Oaks off a 4 ½-length victory in the 6 ½-furlong Margate Handicap Feb. 11 at Gulfstream. It was her first race since winning the six-furlong Schuylerville (G3) last July at Sar

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03/26/2016

North American Pick 6 Records Set on Gulfstream’s 20-Cent Rainbow 6

When betting on the popular multi-race wager had concluded prior to the first leg of the Rainbow 6, which spanned Races 7-12, the pool had swelled to $15,285,707, shattering the Pick 6 pool record of $10,870.852 set at Hollywood Park July 2, 2007, when a

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03/26/2016

CALIFORNIA IS ON TOP OF THE WORLD

"I was just trying to keep my balance and not move my body," Espinoza said. "I wasn't that concerned about it, I just kept looking forward and thinking 'where's the wire'. It was not coming fast enough." California Chrome took over from pacesetter Mshawis

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03/25/2016

Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, March 25

“He’s training great,” Brueggemann said. “He did his last work in company but wasn’t being urged. I think he should be ready and he’s definitely feeling good.” A feisty horse around the barn, Candy My Boy is what horse people call an ‘alpha’ in the barn.

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