Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, August 7-13
August 15, 2013
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Though down a bit from last week, the claiming business remained strong in the region, according to our Claimbox report.
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For Orb, McGaughey, a trip to Fair Hill is just what the doctor ordered
August 13, 2013
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In need of some rest and relaxation, Kentucky Derby winner Orb has spent a couple of months at Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center. It’s done him so much good, his isn’t the only attitude that’s changed.
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August 12, 2013
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Is it time for TimeformUS, the handicapping site blitzing the airwaves? Professional handicapper Bobby Zen had the same question and provides us his thoughts.
Female riders aim for the top at Penn National
August 8, 2013
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With three of their number among the track’s top 20 riders and a fourth rapidly climbing the ranks, Penn National’s female jocks are taking the track by storm.
Happy Endings: Escape artist Rocky Times thrives as an eventer
August 7, 2013
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After a winless racing career, retired Thoroughbred Rocky Times got a new owner, a new job, a new name — and a new lease on life.
Post-meet wrap: Colonial Countdown
August 6, 2013
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How does he assess the Virginia racing season? Nick Hahn counts the ways, in his Colonial countdown.
Dance to Bristol, Immortal Eyes continue Bowie tradition
August 1, 2013
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In what may be the twilight of Bowie’s existence, Dance to Bristol and Immortal Eyes are continuing an honored tradition: using the old facility as a springboard to greater fame.
For Heros Reward, the end is a kind of homecoming
July 30, 2013
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Heros Reward gave his owners plenty of thrills en route to earning $1.3 million. Now they’re doing their part — by making sure their star is set for life.
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July 26, 2013
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Opinion: On Monzante
July 24, 2013
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Grade One winner Monzante died on Saturday — in a bottom claimer at a low-level track. It’s no mystery how he got there — and not much of one as to how to prevent it from happening again.
“Really exceptional” Winning Image keeps on winning for small stable
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Michael Aro trains 14 horses. Martin Scafidi owns one. Fortunately for both, that one is Winning Image, who won her fourth consecutive stakes on Saturday at Delaware..
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