Exclusive Diva, an undeniable force in sprint stakes at Emerald Downs, will try to carry her speed over a demanding nine furlongs Sunday when she headlines the $65,000 Emerald Distaff on the Longacres Mile undercard.
Del Mar: Brad Free's Analysis August 17, 2013
Bruce Walker and six other Thoroughbred racing inductees were among those honored Thursday night at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s annual ceremony and fundraising dinner at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
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Back in March, on a wet Saturday at Lingfield Racecourse south of London, trainer Roger Varian’s thoughts turned to sunny Southern California and the possibility of running Farraaj in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
Saratoga closer looks for Saturday, August 17.
Forte dei Marmi, victorious in last year’s Sky Classic Stakes, will be looking to duplicate that feat in Sunday’s renewal of the 1 1/4-mile turf race for 3-year-olds and upward at Woodbine.
Three-years-olds will again be the center of attention at Gulfstream Park’s traditional 2013-2014 meeting, with a record $10.75 million in stakes topped by the Grade 1, $1 million Florida Derby.
Saratoga picks by Mike Beer, Dave Litfin, and Kenny Peck for Saturday, August 17.
