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Mike Smith Rides Zenyatta and Stardom Bound
Never shy about predictions, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith recently claimed Zenyatta may be the best he's ever guided. He'll ride Stardom Bound in the Juvenile Fillies.
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2008 Breeders' Cup Stories
Jockey Garrett Gomez won his third (Bill) Shoemaker Award, while Mike Smith and Frankie Dettori scored two wins in the BC races.  Dancing Forever was a miracle foal.
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NFL's Falcons Hire New Head Coach
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator, Mike Smith, has been hired as the team's new head coach.
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Rags to Riches Beats Colt to Wire
On center stage, and off her knees, the filly Rags to Riches did not disappoint in the 2007 Belmont. She showed everything said of her. Curlin battled her bravely.
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Tales of the Black Freighter Trailer
Check out the trailer for the Warner Bros. direct-to-DVD flick, Tales of the Black Freighter, starring Gerard Butler. DVD comes out March 24th.
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7 Top Ten Colts waiting for Derby
Nobiz Like Shobiz, Scat Daddy, Circular Quay, Any Given Saturday, Cowtown Cat, Notional, and Tiago are finished with prep races. They are getting ready for Derby 133.
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Citation and Cigar: Two Winners
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Cowtown Cat a Winner; Blue Fades
Giacomo's little half brother, Tiago, bursts on the scene to catch Pletcher's Roxy at Santa Anita. In the Illinois Derby, Cowtown Cat gives Pletcher another Derby hope.
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Dancing Forever Together Are BC Stories
In horseracing, names often reflect associations, commitments, or a horse's legacy. Dancing Forever and Forever Together both reflected these things in 2008 BC stories.
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Hey Byrn, Gayego Join Preakness
Hey Byrn and Gayego will join Recapturetheglory in the Preakness Stakes May 17 to take a second crack at Kentucky Derby Champion Big Brown.
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Jambalaya Took Arlington Million
One of the summer's highlight wins was Canadian Jambalaya's stretch drive over The Tin Man. Royal Highness, Student Council, and Baffert's Cry and Catch Me won late.
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NFL NFC South 2008 Outlook
With Tampa Bay, Carolina and New Orleans loaded with veterans, Atlanta may not be able to follow the division tradition of rising from last to first.
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Nobiz, AGS, Tiago Lead 2 of 5 Wins
Three early season stars now lead the ranks of thoroughbreds with two wins from five starts. Nobiz Like Shobiz, Any Given Saturday, Tiago were Triple Crown hopefuls.
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Precious Kitten Wins Rematch
Precious Kitten, trained by Bobby Frankel, started for the first time since being sold to Roy and Gretchen Jackson and won a rematch against Rutherienne.
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Tiago Reels In Goodwood Handicap
As Tiago triumphed at the Goodwood Handicap September 29, jockey Mike Smith claimed the best is yet to come; perhaps in the Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Zenyatta Remains Unbeaten In Five
Tall, lanky Zenyatta, a musical namesake, captured the Milady Handicap May 31 to keep her season's record perfect. John Shirreffs trains her for Jerry and Ann Moss.
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Chilean Cocoa Beach Second in BC Ladies Race
Cocoa Beach, Chilean-bred, briefly challenged Zenyatta for the Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic title. She also tried to make strides toward Bayakoa, another South American.
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Trailer Park Boys Review
In April 2001 Showcase aired the first episode of Mike Clattenburg's Trailer Park Boys - a foul-mouthed mockumentary series centred on three Canadian recidivists.
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Leeland Debut
Progressive rock band Leeland will release its debut project, "Sound of Melodies," co-produced by Marc Byrd, Matt Bronlewee, and Steve Hindalong, on August 15, 2006.
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All Shook Up in Branson
A review of the awesome All Shook Up contest that took place in Branson in May.
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Afleet Alex Heavily Favored to Take Belmont
The 137th Belmont Stakes features Giacomo, Afleet Alex and all newcomers except one on Saturday in the grueling 1 ½ miles Test of Champions.
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Big Brown Gets Post Position # 20
Despite the facts of past quarter cracks on his horse's hoofs, a packed starting gate, and drawing post twenty, trainer Richard Dutrow, Jr. says everything is go.
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Carrying the Falcon Offense
In his first season with the Atlanta Falcons, Michael Turner has been more than impressive. He has powered the team to an unexpected start.
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Dream Express Juvenile Entry A Tossup
Final entrants for the Breeders' Cup World Championships will sort out in the next 24 hours. Today, as many as four juvenile fillies are a tossup for either dirt or turf.
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Jets Officially Announce Rex Ryan as Head Coach
On Wednesday, January 21, 2009, Rex Ryan was introduced as the new head coach of the New York Jets, replacing the fired Eric Mangini. His official job offer arrived just
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Leeland: Sound of Melodies
Leeland’s “Sound of Melodies” comes onto the scene bearing the burden of massive hype. If their music wasn’t so gloriously effervescent this could be a problem.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Take the Offensive
Each and every off season a team makes a splash by signing big offensive names in the hopes of becoming a contender. This year, Tampa has earned that title.
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Teen Idols Circa 1964-1966
An examination of teen idols from 1964-1966, who they were, and some of the ways they were marketed and promoted
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The Donn Handicap Then and Now
A look at Gulfstream Park's Donn Handicap then and now.

Trainers, Owners Aim for Big Brown
Ten more trainers/owners will challenge Big Brown in the Preakness Stakes Saturday. Only Paulo Lobo, trainer of Gayego, repeats from the Kentucky Derby.
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Zenyatta Beats Foes on Santa Anita Pro-Ride
Meeting the challenge of all foes, and Santa Anita's new Pro-Ride surface, Zenyatta swooped to victory in the Lady's Secret Stakes to earn BC Ladies Classic status.
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2008 Atlanta Falcons Preview
General Manager Thomas Dimitroff has taken the reigns of the Atlanta Falcons and is not only trying to put his stamp on the team but mold them into a winner.
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2008 Breeders' Cup Highlights
Highlights of the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships included rising star performances from Stardom Bound and Midshipman. Past stars left the arena of racing.
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Cigar: A Picture of Greatness
Cigar was a phenomenal competitor. Twice Horse of the Year, he won the Breeders' Cup and the Dubai Cup. He retired with the Thoroughbred career money title.
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Curlin to Test Belmont Filly
Curlin beat the Derby champ by a long nose; now he takes on a distance-bred filly trained by Todd Pletcher, who is 0-28 in TC matches, in Saturday's Belmont Stakes.
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Funny Cide Is Serious About 2004
The $500,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park features the stakes debut for 4-year-old Funny Cide.
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Giacomo Tries to Win Some Respect, Preakness
Giacomo is attempting on Saturday to become the seventh Kentucky Derby winner in nine years to capture the Preakness.
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Kentucky Derby Field Set; Brown #1
Who will beat the Derby ghosts of distance, dirt, and running style? Big Brown is Vegas's No.1, while Bob Black Jack, Denis of Cork, and Halo Najib miss the latest cut.
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Kentucky Derby Runners Do Well in the Preakness
Smarty Jones and five other 3-year-olds who chased him at Louisville stand the best chance of winning Saturday's Preakness at Pimlico.
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Stardom Bound Rivals Halfbridled Stature
The 25th running of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies was an eye-opener as Stardom Bound shot to stardom in less than two minutes in a commanding, sweeping victory.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Off-Season Review
Tampa Bay improved their team this off-season with a complete organizational overhaul. On paper, the team is much improved from the last time they played.
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The Final Four Preps on the Road to Louisville
It's getting down to the nitty gritty for 3-year-olds hoping to race in the Kentucky Derby as three of the last four major preps will be staged on Saturday,
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The Fourth Summit of Speed
The Summit of Speed at Calder Race Course has become the most popular, rewarding stakes card for sprinters in the Sunshine State.
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Tiago, new Derby Boy, at $450,000
While Any Given Saturday remains just on pace in graded stakes earnings, Cowtown Cat also moves into contention for Pletcher. Tiago, a new Derby hope, has credentials.
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Who Are The Breeders' Cup Classic Entrants?
If Curlin stays away from the Breeders' Cup Classic, Colonel John may have an edge over Big Brown. C-John likes dirt and is comfortable and experienced on synthetics.
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QB Michael Vick Slated for Release
Disgraced former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is slated to be released from federal prison, and will serve the remainder of his jail sentence on home confinement.
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Rookie Head Coaches Are the New Trend in the NFL
With successful, experienced coaches waiting in the wings, NFL teams seem set on going with younger coordinators to fill the team's most valuable position.
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5 of 16 Writers Say Nobiz in Derby
Opinions are sharply defined as a wide open Kentucky Derby post offers a batch of talented and proven colts. Trainer Todd Pletcher has five trainees, but no favorite.
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Breeders' Cup Goes to 2-Day Format
Eight races are scheduled on day two, Saturday Oct. 27th, in the Breeders' Cup at Monmouth Park, New Jersey. First post is 12:30 pm. Friday's 3 races begin at 4:20 pm.
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Breeders' Cup New Races and Fastest Distaff
Maram, Muhannak, and Desert Code won the new Breeders' Cup races. Zenyatta raced the second fastest Ladies Classic. Mike Smith rode the two speediest Classic winners.
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