2011 Delaware Handicap betting preview

2011 Delaware Handicap betting preview

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The Delaware Handicap is one of my favorite races every year. The 10 furlongs distance makes it a great handicap race for 3+ fillies and mares. It is rated as a Grade 2, but needs to be upgraded to a Grade 1 ASAP. Last year’s winner Life At Ten will seek to defend her title [...]

Gradedstakes.com Eclipse Awards Ballot

Gradedstakes.com Eclipse Awards Ballot

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The above photo is of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra. This years Eclipse Awards are every bit as exciting as last year when she took the top spot. I didn’t get a vote, but if I did here are the horses I would’ve selected. Let’s take a look! Two-Year-Old Male: Uncle Mo wins [...]

2010 Breeders Cup Ladies Classic Preview

2010 Breeders Cup Ladies Classic Preview

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Click here for information on how to get our Breeders Cup picks and selections! Defending champion Life Is Sweet is no longer on the scene, but the Breeders Cup Ladies Classic will still be a hell of a race.  I still like to refer to the race as the Distaff, but for the sake of preventing [...]

Haynesfield upsets in Jockey Club Gold Cup to top exciting weekend!

Haynesfield upsets in Jockey Club Gold Cup to top exciting weekend!

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Well, I knew he was lone speed, but I didn’t think Haynesfield was classy enough to take them all the way in the Jockey Club Gold Cup. How wrong I was! The son of Speightstown proved his pedigree wrong and got stronger as the race got longer to register his first Grade 1 victory. Blame, [...]

Small field gathers for Grade 2 Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing

Small field gathers for Grade 2 Cotillion Stakes at Parx Racing

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If you didn’t get the memo, Philadelphia Park is now known as Parx Racing. Their marquee event, the Pennsylvania Derby, was contested a week ago. Morning Line was an improbable winner for trainer Nick Zito. Now the girls will take center stage in the Grade 2 Cotillion Stakes.  A compact field of five will compete for the [...]