The Handicapper's Edge: Racing Headlines

Unbridled Belle, Hystericalady are top draws in Delaware

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:50:53 GMT

Grade 1 winners UNBRIDLED BELLE (Broken Vow) and HYSTERICALADY (Distorted Humor) are the top draws in Sunday's $1 million Delaware H. (G2), the centerpiece event of the Delaware Park meet. Eleven distaffers will square off the in the 1 1/4-mile contest...(read more)

Curlin cleared to make turf debut in Man o' War

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:48:55 GMT

The New York State Racing and Wagering Board on Tuesday cleared a licensing issue allowing 2007 Horse of the Year CURLIN (Smart Strike) to return to New York to compete in Saturday's $500,000 Man o' War S. (G1) at 11 furlongs on the turf. Winner...(read more)

Garibaldi named Dogwood Dominion Award winner

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:47:25 GMT

Vincent "Vinnie" Garibaldi -- an 81-year-old former longshoreman who is now a much-beloved Ocala, Florida, horse farm worker -- is the 2008 winner of the Dogwood Dominion Award. Read More......(read more)

Agreement will allow simulcasting to resume at Calder

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:24:12 GMT

Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) and representatives of the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) have come to agreements on a 2008 purse contract at Calder Race Course and on a slots contract for when the track begins those operations...(read more)

Proud Spell surprise entrant in Delaware Oaks

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:24:10 GMT

In a surprising turn of events, Kentucky Oaks (G1) queen PROUD SPELL (Proud Citizen) was entered in the $500,000 Delaware Oaks (G2), one of three stakes races on Saturday's Delaware Park program. The Larry Jones trainee sustained some cuts during...(read more)

Summit of Speed highlights summer Calder action

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:23:15 GMT

Many of the fleetest sprinters in the land will converge at Calder on Saturday when it will showcase its annual Summit of Speed program, with the highlights being the $400,000 Princess Rooney H. (G1) for fillies and mares and the $400,000 Smile Sprint...(read more)

Curlin breezes; slated to make turf debut on Saturday

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:18:50 GMT

Horse of the Year CURLIN (Smart Strike) worked an easy four furlongs on a fast track at Churchill Downs on Monday in preparation for what could be his first start on turf on Saturday. Read More......(read more)

Albarado takes leading jockey honors under the Twin Spires

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:54:03 GMT

Jockey Robby Albarado, who ranks seventh among the all-time riding leaders at Churchill Downs and was a finalist for last year's Eclipse Award as America's leading jockey, earned his first leading rider title under the historic Twin Spires as...(read more)

Ellis Park to open Friday

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:05:26 GMT

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

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:36:08 GMT

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)

Indian Blessing cuts back to six furlongs in Prioress

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:16:50 GMT

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)

Champs Elysees looks to turn things around in United Nations

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:15:03 GMT

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)

TwinSpires.com launches 'Leaderboard' competition

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:10:20 GMT

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)

Ellis cancels due to ADW dispute

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:05:16 GMT

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)

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

Brisnet.com -Racing News from The Handicapper's Edge — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:39:17 GMT

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)