The Handicapper's Edge: Racing Headlines

Ellis Park to open Friday

2008-07-05T19:05:26Z

An agreement was reached on Saturday between horsemen and owner Ron Geary to open Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky, on Friday, according to a report from The Courier-Journal. Read More......(read more)

Diana to mark return of champion Wait a While

2008-07-04T19:36:08Z

WAIT A WHILE (Maria's Mon), the champion three-year-old filly of 2006 who has not run since winning the San Gorgonio Handicap (G2) on January 14 at Santa Anita, is headed to Saratoga for the July 26 Diana H. (G1) at 1 1/8 miles on the turf according Read More......(read more)

Indian Blessing cuts back to six furlongs in Prioress

2008-07-03T23:16:50Z

Champion INDIAN BLESSING (Indian Charlie) entered 2008 on the top of her division and proceeded to capture the Santa Ynez S. (G2) and Silverbulletday S. (G3) to remain perfect from five career starts. However, that latter event was the last time the Bob Read More......(read more)

Champs Elysees looks to turn things around in United Nations

2008-07-03T22:15:03Z

When CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) (Danehill) arrived in Bobby Frankel's California barn last fall, the future looked bright for the Juddmonte Farms homebred. Hopes were high that he would follow in the exalted footsteps of his siblings -- the outstanding Dansili Read More......(read more)

TwinSpires.com launches 'Leaderboard' competition

2008-07-03T18:10:20Z

TwinSpires.com, the official advance deposit wagering service for Churchill Downs Inc., has launched a new "TwinSpires.com Leaderboard" competition in which top players can secure spots in the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship Read More......(read more)

Ellis cancels due to ADW dispute

2008-07-03T14:05:16Z

Owner Ron Geary has canceled the Ellis Park meeting that was scheduled to begin on Friday due to a dispute with horsemen. Geary filed for a restraining order with the Federal Court in Owensboro, Kentucky, against the Kentucky National Horsemen's Benevolence Read More......(read more)

Zenyatta puts perfect mark on the line in Vanity; 12 set for American Oaks

2008-07-03T01:39:17Z

Unbeaten ZENYATTA (Street Cry [Ire]) is the top draw in Saturday's $300,000 Vanity H. (G1), which highlights an outstanding program at Hollywood Park that includes the $750,000 American Oaks (G1) and $300,000 Triple Bend H. (G1). Five-for-five overall Read More......(read more)

Premium Wine seeks Tom Fool toast; Looky Yonder goes for second straight

2008-07-03T00:38:23Z

PREMIUM WINE (Prime Timber) was no factor in his last race, the Metropolitan Mile H. (G1) on May 26, and will look to rebound on Friday in the $200,000 Tom Fool H. (G2) while shortening back up to seven furlongs. The Tony Dutrow-trained bay was a close Read More......(read more)

Ventura, Lady of Venice face off in CashCall Mile

2008-07-03T00:38:21Z

The first time VENTURA (Chester House) and LADY OF VENICE (Fr) (Loup Solitaire) met on the racetrack, Ventura eked out a three-quarter of a length win over her rival, who ran into traffic on the turn, in the Just a Game S. (G1) at Belmont. In Saturday's Read More......(read more)

Big Brown returns to worktab with leisurely move

2008-07-02T23:37:12Z

In his first workout since being eased in the June 7 Belmont S. (G1), Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness S. (G1) winner BIG BROWN (Boundary) breezed five furlongs in a slow 1:06 3/5 over a fast track at Aqueduct on Wednesday under regular exercise rider Read More......(read more)

Einstein brings star power to Firecracker

2008-07-01T21:59:24Z

Three-time Grade 1 hero EINSTEIN (Brz) (Spend a Buck) was no match for Horse of the Year Curlin (Smart Strike) when finishing second in the Stephen Foster H. (G1) on dirt last time out, but he'll make the switch back to his favorite surface, turf Read More......(read more)

Curlin records first work on turf

2008-07-01T19:54:43Z

In his first workout on the turf, Horse of the Year CURLIN (Smart Strike) completed the first step toward a possible trip to Paris for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-G1) on October 5 at Longchamp. Read More......(read more)

Breeders' Cup announces 2008 TV schedule

2008-07-01T17:52:33Z

The Breeders' Cup announced Tuesday the full 2008 television schedule for the 2008 Breeders' Cup Challenge Series that begins this weekend at Monmouth Park. Read More......(read more)

'Celebration of Barbaro' to be held at Delaware Park

2008-06-30T23:23:54Z

The second annual "Celebration of Barbaro" will be held at Delaware Park on July 12-13. Read More......(read more)

Heatseeker retired due to suspensory injury

2008-06-30T23:23:51Z

HEATSEEKER (Giant's Causeway), one of the leading older horses in training through the first half of this year, was retired Monday by owner William de Burgh due to a suspensory injury. The five-year-old was the morning-line favorite for this past Read More......(read more)