The Handicapper's Edge: Racing Headlines

Rachel confirmed for Personal Ensign

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:39:23 GMT

Reigning Horse of the Year RACHEL ALEXANDRA (Medaglia d'Oro), coming off consecutive wins in the Fleur de Lis H. (G2) and Lady's Secret S., will race next at Saratoga in the August 29 Personal Ensign S. (G1). Read More......(read more)

Cost of Freedom, E Z's Gentleman meet again in Bing Crosby

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:01:07 GMT

Grade 1 winner COST OF FREEDOM (Cee's Tizzy) will seek his third straight victory of 2010 when he heads to the post in Sunday's $250,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1), but he could face a stiff challenge from the up-and-coming E Z'S GENTLEMAN (Yankee...(read more)

Arson Squad, Charitable Man among notables on Haskell undercard

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:44:22 GMT

As always, Haskell Day provides a cornucopia of stakes action, with six supporting stakes on Sunday's card at Monmouth. Read More......(read more)

Unrivaled Belle faces five in Ruffian

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:21:19 GMT

Sunday's $250,000 Ruffian H. (G1) lost a little luster when the connections of Rachel Alexandra (Medaglia d'Oro) opted to run her in last weekend's Lady's Secret S. at Monmouth, but the 1 1/8-mile event at Saratoga will still feature UNRIVALED...(read more)

'Lucky, Super Saver, aspiring stars clash in superb Haskell

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:15:39 GMT

Sunday's $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1) could be described as a summit meeting among the established stars of the sophomore division and a few aspiring to that status, but such a term would imply that they're coming together for dialogue...(read more)

Baffert enters formidable trio in San Diego

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:19:55 GMT

Bob Baffert could have a three-pronged attack in Saturday's $200,000 San Diego H. (G2) at Del Mar. The Hall of Fame trainer has MYTHICAL POWER (Congaree) and SANGAREE (Awesome Again) set for the 1 1/16-mile event over Polytrack, and 2009 Pacific Classic...(read more)

Just a Game top-three square off in Diana

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:40:01 GMT

PROVISO (GB) (Dansili [GB]), PHOLA (Johannesburg) and MY PRINCESS JESS (Stormy Atlantic) finished in that precise order in the June 5 Just a Game S. (G1) at Belmont Park and will renew their rivalry on Saturday in the $500,000 Diana S. (G1) at Saratoga...(read more)

Starfish Bay represents U.S. in King George

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:27:50 GMT

The Americans will take another stab at English sprint success Thursday when the Todd Pletcher-trained filly STARFISH BAY (Elusive Quality) faces 16 others in the £100,000 King George S. (Eng-G2) on the third day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting. Read...(read more)

Zito, Dutrow have the favorites in Jim Dandy

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:53:55 GMT

Sunday's Haskell Invitational (G1) will have the star power, but the field for Saturday's Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga is evidence there are plenty of good three-year-olds to go around. Read More......(read more)

Breeder/owner Corrado dead at 83

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:04:34 GMT

Alfred "Al" Corrado, president of Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners from 1989 through 1990, and who raced several Buckeye champions as well as stakes winners on the national stage, died Saturday at the Cleveland Clinic. He was 83. Read More...(read more)

Informed Decision wins two-turn test at Presque Isle

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:34:12 GMT

Prepping for the seven-furlong Ballerina S. (G1) on August 28, champion female sprinter INFORMED DECISION (Monarchos) stretched out to two turns for the first time and led wire to wire in Tuesday's $97,500 Windward S. at Presque Isle Downs, winning...(read more)

Pleasant Prince, Worldly highlight Ohio Derby

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:50:39 GMT

Florida Derby (G1) runner-up PLEASANT PRINCE (Indy King) and Northern Dancer S. (G3) runner-up WORLDLY (A.P. Indy) highlight a 10-horse field in Saturday's $100,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown. Grade 3 winner DIXIE BAND (Dixie Union) is also entered...(read more)

Gainesway owner Beck dead

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:34:13 GMT

Graham Beck, the owner of Gainesway Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, died in London on Tuesday after brief battle with cancer, according to published reports. He was 80. Read More......(read more)

HullabaLOU to return in 2011 after successful debut

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:24:37 GMT

The first HullabaLOU Music Festival conducted last Friday through Sunday at Churchill Downs attracted 78,753 fans from across North America despite searing summer heat. Read More......(read more)

Cradle, Bassinet purses halved

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:24:34 GMT

Officials at River Downs in Cincinnati announced Monday that they would be cutting the purses from their two premier races -- the Cradle S. and Bassinet S. -- by 50 percent. The purse for the September 6 Cradle has been reduced to $100,000, while the...(read more)