Thu, 06/23/2011 - 15:19

Woodbine: Fifty Proof back on turf in King Edward Stakes

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ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Fifty Proof will go back to the grass in Saturday’s $250,000 King Edward Stakes at Woodbine, following an encouraging Polytrack victory.

Fifty Proof was campaigned as a turf specialist last year, finishing second in the Grade 1 Northern Dancer Turf and fifth in the Grade 1 Canadian International.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:43

Monmouth Park: Artisanal steps up to graded company in Boiling Springs Stakes

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OCEANPORT, N.J. – Artisanal puts a three-race winning streak on the line in her first graded test Saturday, the Grade 3, $150,000 Boiling Springs Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on the turf at Monmouth Park.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:32

Queen's Plate veteran Bell has more at stake this time

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ETOBICOKE, Ontario − David Bell has been represented as a trainer in eight Queen’s Plates, including the 1997 running, in which Love View gave him his best result, finishing fifth.

But Bell will be participating in the Queen’s Plate in a new guise Sunday, when he sends Ojibway Signal, whom he trains and also owns in partnership with Gus Vlahos.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:20

Parx Racing: Golddigger's Boy shortens up

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Golddigger's Boy, with Stewart Elliott up, wins the Lyman.

The versatile Golddigger’s Boy, who has put together a four-race winning streak while racing at distances between 6 1/2 furlongs and 1 1/16 miles, shortens up and comes back relatively quickly for Saturday’s $75,000 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap at Parx Racing.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:13

Hollywood Park: Plum Pretty stands out in Hollywood Oaks

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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Plum Pretty is is a standout in Saturday’s $150,000 Hollywood Oaks field, but she will need to be at her best against two other fillies who have won or placed in Grade 1 stakes.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 14:12

Woodbine: Mekong Melody switches to Polytrack for Trillium Stakes

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – A pair of $100,000 overnight stakes, the Trillium and the Charlie Barley, will be part of the supporting cast on Saturday’s Woodbine program.

The Trillium, a 1 1/8-mile race for fillies and mares, was added to fill a gap left for the division when the Hill ‘n’ Dale Stakes was dropped this year.

The response has been encouraging. Even though it only has a field of six, the Trillium attracted the talented local performers Mekong Melody and Milwaukee Appeal and shippers Upperline and Maristar.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 13:44

Woodbine: Biamonte out to keep his hot hand with Rose and Shine

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Trainer Ralph Biamonte has won a Woodbine stakes on each of the past two Saturdays, and will try to keep the roll going this Saturday with Rose and Shine in the $150,000 My Dear, a five-furlong dash for 2-year-old fillies.

Rose and Shine rallied wide from fifth under Patrick Husbands to land her $40,000 debut over Quit Worrying on May 27. She was awarded a Beyer Speed Figure of 60 for covering 4 1/2 furlongs in 52.11 seconds.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 13:40

Belmont Park: Hibaayeb looks tough in New York Stakes

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ELMONT, N.Y. – A favorite coming off a perfect-trip victory is often one to try and play against the next time that horse runs. And while there are a few alternatives to Hibaayeb in Saturday’s Grade 2, $150,000 New York Stakes at Belmont Park, it could be tough to play against her with too much confidence.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 13:32

Prairie Meadows: Astrology star of the Iowa Derby

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Astrology is well-spotted to win his first race of the year.

ALTOONA, Iowa – A pair of Grade 3 stakes for 3-year-olds, the $250,000 Iowa Derby and $200,000 Iowa Oaks, will be run back to back on the second and final evening of the Iowa Festival of Racing and support the card’s main event, the Grade 3, $300,000-added Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap.

Thu, 06/23/2011 - 13:26

Lincoln Race Course: Song Of Humor trying a mile in Lincoln Derby

LINCOLN, Neb. - Song Of Humor, winner of his last three, stretches out to a mile for the first time in his career as he heads a field of eight in the $17,500 Lincoln Derby at Lincoln Race Course on Saturday afternoon.