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• Got a 3-year-old and $600?

  The eyes of Thoroughbred racing fans and officials will likely be turning to the east – way to the east – as the 2009 Triple Crown season opens. The reason? Two of 2008’s major 2-year-old winners – Breeders’ Cup Juvenile champion Midshipman and double... Posted Jan 06 2009, 07:46 AM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness

• Moment of the year voting underway

  Voting is underway at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) Web site, www.ntra.com, for the tenth annual "NTRA Moment of the Year." Voters can choose from among 12 images, drawn from the year's events. Those selecting the winning... Posted Dec 04 2008, 11:06 AM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Belmont, Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Curlin, NTRA, Breeders' Cup, Dubai World Cup, Big Brown, Eight Belles, Preakness, Jockey Club Gold Cup, Zenyatta, Raven's Pass, Goldikova

• Patriots win, don't cover

  The high holy day of professional football and 100-square pools is at hand. Having been born in Buffalo, I still root for the Bills, though I would pull up short of calling myself a “fan.” It is indeed difficult to work up much excitement for the Buffalo... Posted Feb 03 2008, 10:41 AM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Triple Crown, Kentucky Derby, Super Bowl, Giants, Patriots

• Notes from the Derby Trail

  There is nothing to be learned from Saturday’s Hutcheson Stakes for three-year-olds at Gulfstream Park other than what might be drawn from any race run over sloppy, apparently tiring ground that developed a suicidal early pace, fell apart late and ended... Posted Jan 05 2008, 05:25 PM by Paul Moran at the races Filed under: Aqueduct, gulfstream, Triple Crown, Hutcheson, Giant Moon, Count Fleet, Kentucky Derby