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We are at that peculiar point a few weeks out from the Breeders' Cup where things get a bit odd, particularly with regard to the field for the Classic. Duke of Marmalade and Soldier of Fortune , both fresh from being crushed by Zarkava in the Arc...
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From the (welcome) coverage it is receiving, it might seem that Curlin's Jockey Club Gold Cup bid is the only race taking place this weekend when in fact it's ridiculously busy (rather like my entire week this week). Perhaps the most competitive...
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As Curlin prepares to take on Cigar's all-time earnings mark on Saturday in the Jockey Club Gold Cup, we heard once again from majority owner Jess Jackson (who seems to share my enthusiasm for the current crop of European stars ). Yes, there was more...
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Although I'm in the midst of an extremely busy week at work, I have been keeping up with my Task Force co-authors in Las Vegas via their regular Twitter updates which are aggregated at Raceday 360 Wire along with all the other racing news that's...
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It's a bit of a quiet week; Curlin had a workout to prep for the Jockey Club Gold Cup on the 27th and Colonel John became one of the first Breeders' Cup contenders to work over Santa Anita's new surface . Like Big Brown and a number of other...
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Perpetual underachiever Anak Nakal (pictured) finally stepped it up over the holiday weekend to take the Pennsylvania Derby and rewarded his backers at 16-1. I've always liked his pedigree but had more or less given up on seeing him return to the...
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While all North American racing fans will be looking forward to Curlin's Saratoga debut in the Woodward , we should be aware that there is an exciting clash developing Down Under. 4-year-old sensation (and Horse of the Year in waiting) Weekend Hussler...
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With Curlin's advance on Cigar's all-time earnings mark continuing on Saturday in the Woodward, Andrew Beyer examines how his majority owner, Jess Jackson, has ruffled feathers within the industry in his comparatively short time as a major player...
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With the Travers and the Pacific Classic in the record books (and yes, there will be more on the Pacific Classic later this week), it's nearly time to turn our attention to the Woodward , which will feature a certain horse named Curlin . But before...
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As Val so correctly notes , the Curlin - Big Brown war of words may continue on, but it should not overshadow the other remarkable horses in training right now; it's really a stellar group of fillies and mares currently on show. The Alabama gives...
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The Curlin / Big Brown war of words continues -- this shot from Jess Jackson: " Big Brown's camp's recent remarks about Curlin inspired me to offer an incentive to get these two great horses to race at the legendary track at the Spa,” said...
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Spirit One's victory in the Arlington Million is being somewhat overshadowed in the European press by the manner of Archipenko's defeat. The Guardian quotes trainer Mike de Kock as referring to Johnny Murtagh's ride on 3rd-place finisher Mount...
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Arlington Park shares a rare characteristic with only a few other American racetracks such as Del Mar, Keeneland and Saratoga -- people actually like going there for the atmosphere (indeed, how often do you read rave reviews of racetrack food?) as much...
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Mark your calendars for August 30th - Curlin will be heading back to dirt for the Woodward although owner Jess Jackson indicated that turf is still an option down the line : "The Arc is probably out for this year," Jackson said. "We think...
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This week has already seen its share of speculation about Lava Man's future after his last-place finish in the Eddie Read Handicap; his connections seem to be leaning very strongly toward his retirement. It seems clear that the 7-year-old gelding...
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