Saratoga: Spa Babies 2-year-old picks and analysis for July 31
Handicapper Dan Illman's analysis and selections for 2-year-old races at the 2013 Saratoga meet.
Handicapper Dan Illman's analysis and selections for 2-year-old races at the 2013 Saratoga meet.
Michael Hammersly's weekly Trip Notes report, which includes graded stakes recaps for the previous weekend. This edition includes recaps of the Haskell Invitational and Bing Crosby, among others.
Aubby K, winner of the Grade 1 Humana Distaff at Churchill Downs during the spring, has been retired after fracturing a sesamoid while pulling up after a routine workout here on Monday.

Oxbow, the Preakness winner who finished fourth in Sunday’s Grade 1 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park, was found to have a wrenched right ankle, according to trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Bob Pandolfo's Sharp Horses and Track Trends report featuring horses from Balmoral, Monticello, Northfield, Yonkers and others.
Horses to watch from Monticello Raceway.
There’s been a 17-year gap since the Hambletonian last held more than one race on the first Saturday in August to determine the winner. This Saturday we can expect two or perhaps three elimination races for the sport’s most coveted prize.
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D. Wayne Lukas, the Hall of Fame trainer, has been appointed by Gov. Steve Beshear to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in a term that expires in mid-2016.
Saratoga's Pick 3, Spot Plays and Vulnerable Favorites Analysis for Monday, July 29, 2013 by Mike Welsch.