Who do you like? Derby Bill on the Virginia Derby
July 13, 2013
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Onetime Colonial Downs on-air handicapper — and local legend — Derby Bill Watson shared his insights on this year’s Virginia Derby.
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Nick’s Picks: Va. Derby winner figures to come from the group within the group
July 13, 2013
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There’s a time for longshots — but not in this year’s Virginia Derby, says Nick Hahn, where one of three from the Penn Mile will win, plus Nick’s Picks.
Ry’s Y leads to Derby try, plus Nick’s Picks
July 12, 2013
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Rydilluc’s distance question will likely be answered on Saturday, and that answer will determine what’s next. Plus, Nick’s Picks.
NJ-based breeder Michael Parisi follows “Treacherous” road after joy of Lovely Syn
July 11, 2013
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New Jersey breeder Michael Parisi lost his New York-bred star Lovely Syn to injury. He’s pinning his hopes now on a horse bred closer to home.
Baby Cat Derby, plus Nick’s Picks
July 11, 2013
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Kitten’s Joy was a turf ace, but his Colonial impact might be even greater as a sire, as Saturday’s Virginia Derby field attests. Plus Nick’s Picks.
At Colonial, early arrivals have the edge, plus Nick’s Picks
July 10, 2013
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Here’s a solid Virginia Derby angle: play the horses that have been on the grounds a few days. Plus Nick’s Picks!
At Commonwealth Turf Festival, optimism is a horse in the starting gate
July 9, 2013
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In Saturday’s Commonwealth Turf Festival, Virginia’s racing industry came together for a much-needed good time — and a little racing.
It takes a confident man to wear a pink hat
July 9, 2013
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In this new video, Jeff Krulik’s wandering lens finds old friends, two not-jockeys, and one confident man wearing a pink hat.
Extended Timonium meet should present challenges, opportunities
July 8, 2013
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Maryland’s horsemen have voted to spend $600,000 to add three days of live racing to the Timonium meet this summer. Only time — and field size, and handle, and attendance — will tell if it was a wise decision.
Check out our new Virginia Derby Trivia Sweepstakes!
July 7, 2013
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Our new Virginia Derby Trivia Sweepstakes puts $300 up for grabs, and it’s as easy as like, answer, win!
Turf Festival wrapup, plus Nick’s Picks
July 7, 2013
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Nick’s Picks hit seven of 11 on top yesterday and is 16 of 31 since July 4. This boy is on fire!
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Reid Nagle’s big meet, kittens everywhere Colonial selections — it must be Nick’s Picks!
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