Horse racing on Twitter

Horse racing on Twitter

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Twitter is one of the best social media websites on the internet. I’ve been a member there for years. If you’re not signed up and following my tweets yet, then what are you waiting for? Most of my picks this weekend were posted there as I was too busy to do lengthy write ups. Let’s [...]

Met Mile means big stud money for winner

Met Mile means big stud money for winner

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The Metropolitan Handicap is a fixture of the racing scene dating back to the 1890’s. This one-turn one mile race is known as the “stallion” maker, as its Grade 1 status and one-turn mile distance are major plusses to American breeders.  This year’s group of 11 runners has four horses that can put that major [...]

Morning Line seeks first Grade 1 victory in Carter Handicap

Morning Line seeks first Grade 1 victory in Carter Handicap

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This time last year none of us were aware that Morning Line existed. He had made only a single start and was fourth against maiden special weight company. Since then the son of Tiznow romped home by 8 lengths in a maiden race at Monmouth, won an allowance 11 lengths and then got the victory [...]