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Interesting Races This Weekend
While Major Stakes and Handicap Races abound this weekend, minor allowance races also provide excitement and great opportunity.
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Pro-Ride May Be Dark Horse at Breeders' Cup
Will an artificial surface play a major role in this year's Breeders' Cup races?  Horses who don't have an artificial surface resume may experience a Pro-Ride puzzle.
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Less Known Colts Did Well
Irish Dreamer, Bill Place, Crafty Bear, Summer Doldrums, Joe Got Even, Wollaston Bay, Sir Five Star, Sir Whimsey won and finished on the board. None went to the Derby.
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Thoroughbreds Head Into 2nd Half
As the second half of the thoroughbred season gallops into focus, a review shows Todd Pletcher's filly, Rags to Riches, and Derby champ Street Sense still in charge.
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Big Brown and Curlin Still Not Set
Everyone in the Thoroughbred world wants to know if the Breeders' Cup will include a matchup between dual Triple Crown race champ Big Brown and  reigning HOY Curlin.
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Panty Raid, Vacare Qualify for BC
Trainers Todd Pletcher (again) and Christophe Clement got invited to the Breeders' Cup through their fillies' wins. Tough Tiz's Sis may be supplemented.
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The Tin Man Not Too Old
Trainer Richard Mandella thinks more horses would run well in their later years if owners extended their racing careers. The Tin Man is proof, not a freak of nature.
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War Pass Shows Class at Belmont
Jockey Cornelio Velasquez is impressed with War Pass, who outclassed the field at Belmont Park. Idiot Proof showed heart at Santa Anita. Lava Man couldn't kick in.
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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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Street Sense Took Over in March
Two months away from the Kentucky Derby, Scat Daddy, Great Hunter, Circular Quay, and Hard Spun won big races. Curlin impressed. Street Sense still led in the ratings.
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Benny the Bull and Kip Deville Win
Richard Dutrow-trained Benny the Bull, a sprinter, and Kip Deville, a turf champion, captured wins in the Smile Sprint at Calder and the Poker Handicap at Belmont.
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Gulfstream Park: Racing Against Time
Gulfstream Park is in the midst of a massive renovation, but the expanded racing surfaces should be ready by opening day on Jan. 3.
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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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Breeders' Cup Classic Contenders
"Win and You're In" eligibles for the Breeders' Cup World Championships include old, Commentator; young, Mambo in Seattle; and past, Tiago, competitors.
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Curlin Against Big Brown In Breeders' Cup?
Will a much anticipated matchup between all-time money leader Curlin and young Triple Crown contender Big Brown come about at the Breeders' Cup next month?
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Curlin Has Chance to Repeat in BC Classic
It's difficult to believe that reigning Horse of the Year Curlin may not compete in this season's Breeders' Cup Classic.  Curlin is ranked No.1 and leads in earnings.
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Horseracing Health Welfare and Rules
America has lagged in its medical and humane treatment of its horseracing stars. Times are changing. Bans in the areas of medications and treatment are the future.
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Hystericalady and Proud Spell Win
Hystericalady ran off with the Delaware Handicap, while Proud Spell shook off her Mother Goose loss with a steady win in the Delaware Oaks.
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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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Spirit One Breeders' Cup Qualified
The International Festival of Racing at Arlington Park August 9 featured the Arlington Million Stakes. It served to make French star Spirit One eligible for the BC Turf.
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Tale of Ekati, Colonel John Preps
Tale of Ekati, by Sunday Silence mare Silence Beauty, and Colonel John, by Tiznow, win late in Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby under Edgar Prado and Corey Nakatani.
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E Z Warrior To Breed at Coolmore
A top 2007 colt won his two juvenile starts, rested his shins, won his 3-year-old debut, then went to limbo status while his owner, Ahmed Zayat, sold his breeding rights.
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Great Hunter Tops New Derby List
On the board in all eight of his starts, Great Hunter kicked into gear at Santa Anita Park in the R.B. Lewis Stakes. He goes to the Blue Grass Stakes as No.1 contender.
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Seabiscuit: The Movie
First came Laura Hillenbrand's best-seller -- now comes the movie that will go into production in October and is scheduled for release in 2003.
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