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On Friday, at Saratoga, Buttah got his chance to prove he was not a one-hit wonder and did so with a gutsy 1 1/2-length victory in the $200,000 John Morrissey Stakes for New York-breds.
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The most anticipated race on the United States standardbred calendar is the Grade 1 Hambletonian. While the hype is always at a fever pitch, the storylines for the 101st edition of America’s Trotting Classic are busting at the seams.
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Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
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Jockey Edgard Zayas will be off his mounts through the weekend as a result of an injured toe he suffered in the starting gate when he rode Time to Dream to a fourth-place finish in the Grade 3 Lake George Stakes here on Aug. 1.
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The Puma, the Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby winner who most recently finished fourth in the Grade 1 Haskell, had his first workout in Saratoga on Thursday morning, going five furlongs in 1:02.11 over the main track.
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The MGM Yonkers International Trot welcomes its third participant as Norway’s Powwow joins the field for the Grade 1 event scheduled for September 12 at MGM Yonkers Raceway.
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Nevada Beach, a three-time stakes winner in 2025 who has not raced since a 12th-place finish in the $20 million Saudi Cup in Saudi Arabia in February, is under consideration for the Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Aug. 22.
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After three weeks of the Del Mar meeting, Juan Hernandez leads the jockey standings with 13 wins, holding a two-race advantage over Joel Rosario. Hernandez is somewhat unsatisfied with the results. From his perspective, the win total should be higher.
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Weekend GamePlan: Picks for Whitney, Saratoga Derby, Yellow Ribbon
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After defeating open company in impressive fashion in the Sharp Susan Stakes, it seems only the added distance or a disastrous trip can keep Hot Rod Honey from remaining undefeated Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the $100,000 Scandalous Act Stakes.
