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Gulfstream Park: Action Andy returns against tough lineup in allowance

Action Andy shipped down from his winter home at Tampa Bay Downs to dominate a good field of high-priced optional-claiming competition here three weeks ago. He’ll make the four-hour trip back to Gulfstream Park to face a similarly conditioned but seemingly tougher lineup that includes the Grade 3-placed Valid and multiple stakes winner Managed Account in Friday’s $54,500 allowance headliner at seven furlongs.

Mike WelschApr 02, 2014

Keeneland: Blue Grass projected field looks full

The field for the annual spring marquee at Keeneland, the Grade 1, $750,000 Blue Grass Stakes, is coming up big, with perhaps the 14-horse limit having to be invoked.

Marty McGeeApr 02, 2014

Keeneland: Ramsey turns focus to collecting stakes wins

Owner Ken Ramsey has mapped out an aggressive itinerary in which he is planning to have runners in 12 of the 16 stakes on the schedule at Keeneland's spring meet.

Marty McGeeApr 02, 2014

Kentucky Derby: Who's hot, who's not for April 2

Vicar’s in Trouble and Toast of New York, both winners of major stakes races last Saturday, are the additions to this week’s Derby Watch top 20.

Jay PrivmanApr 02, 2014

Oaklawn Park: Strong move for Strong Mandate

Strong Mandate put in his major work for the Arkansas Derby on Tuesday morning, when he went five furlongs in 1:00.80 under regular exercise rider Alberto Rodriguez. He drilled in the second set after the renovation break, with Oaklawn head clocker Hamilton catching the horse through an opening eighth of a mile in 11.80 seconds, a first quarter in 23.40, and three furlongs in 35.80.

Mary RampelliniApr 01, 2014

Wood Memorial: Despite brutal winter, Uncle Sigh one step from Kentucky Derby

Through the snow, the ice, and the bitter cold, Uncle Sigh has endured and emerged as a legitimate Kentucky Derby candidate. Gutty runner-up finishes to Samraat over Aqueduct’s inner track in the Withers and Gotham have Uncle Sigh one solid effort away from making it to Churchill Downs.

David GreningApr 01, 2014

Trainer Osborne mulls Kentucky Derby option for Toast of New York

Toast of New York has returned to his yard in Great Britain following his victory Saturday in the United Arab Emirates Derby, but whether he’ll venture across the oceans for the May 3 Kentucky Derby is a decision his trainer is not ready to make just yet.

Jay PrivmanApr 01, 2014

Wood Memorial: For once, Pletcher barn is underdog

Trainer Todd Pletcher will be seeking his fourth Wood Memorial victory in the last five years Saturday at Aqueduct, but for the first time in that span, he will not be running the favorite.

David GreningMar 31, 2014

Santa Anita Derby next for Hoppertunity, says Baffert

Hoppertunity, the winner of the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on March 15, will be trainer Bob Baffert’s lone starter in Saturday’s $1 million Santa Anita Derby, he said on Monday.

Steve AndersenMar 31, 2014

Oaklawn Park: Tapiture, Ride On Curlin work for Arkansas Derby

Tapiture had a significant workout Monday for the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby, breezing five furlongs in company in 1:00.80 at his Oaklawn Park base. He could go favored in the Arkansas Derby, a 1 1/8-mile race that closes out the meet April 12.

Mary RampelliniMar 31, 2014

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