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First Three San Felipe Finishers Drill at Santa Anita

on 03/26/2023 10:51 PM
Several prospects targeting the April 8 $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) worked March 26 at Santa Anita Park, including Practical Move, Geaux Rocket Ride, and Skinner, the top-three finishers from the San Felipe Stakes (G2).
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Fast and Shiny Upsets the Field, Winning Angels Flight

on 03/26/2023 8:49 PM
If the odds were to believed, the Angels Flight Stakes, a 6 1/2-furlong test on the turf at Santa Anita for 3-year-old fillies would set the scene for a dramatic clash between 4-5 favorite Manhattan Jungle and second favorite Teena Ella (3-1).
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Wild On Ice Lands 35-1 Upset in Sunland Park Derby

on 03/26/2023 8:49 PM
Stalking just behind wicked-fast fractions early, Texas-bred Wild On Ice produced a 35-1 upset in the $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) when he surged to victory March 26 at the New Mexico oval.
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Franco, Rice Capture Aqueduct Winter Meet Titles

on 03/26/2023 7:49 PM
Franco captured his fourth winter meet riding title at Aqueduct, posting 63 wins at the meet that ran from Jan. 1 to March 26. Rice paced all trainers with 37 wins, while Windylea Farm secured their first NYRA-circuit owners title with 12 wins.
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Woodford Thoroughbreds Program Elevated by Isolate

on 03/26/2023 6:49 PM
The Florida-bred son of Mark Valeski gave breeder Woodford Thoroughbreds their third graded/group stakes winner of 2023 when he captured the $1 million Godolphin Mile (G2) March 25 at Meydan Racecourse.
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Undefeated Munnys Gold Rolls in Sophomore Fillies

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM
The undefeated Munnys Gold retained her perfect record March 26 at Tampa Bay Downs when coming home a dominant victress in the Sophomore Fillies Stakes. 
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Dorth Vader Looks Fierce in Gulfstream Park Oaks

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM
John Ropes' homebred Dorth Vader is back at it again April 1 at the Hallendale Beach oval where she takes on the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) to continue her conquest for points towards the first Friday in May.
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New Riding Crop Rules Take Effect in Britain March 27

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM
The bedding-in period for flat jockeys to adjust to the changes to the rules was later in the calendar, from Feb. 27, to account for some riders spending the winter abroad.
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First 3 Finishers From San Felipe Drill at Santa Anita

on 03/26/2023 4:48 PM
Several prospects targeting the April 8 $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) worked March 26 at Santa Anita Park, including Practical Move, Geaux Rocket Ride, and Skinner, the top-three finishers from the San Felipe Stakes (G2).
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HISA, HIWU Note Changes on Eve of ADMC Implementation

on 03/26/2023 3:47 PM
HISA also calls attention to enforcement updates regarding the Racetrack Safety Program that will take effect March 27. The Racetrack Safety Program launched July 1, 2022.
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Two Phil's Seals Derby Ticket With Jeff Ruby Romp

on 03/25/2023 9:35 PM
A little less than a month after Jareth Loveberry sustained a fibula fracture in a starting gate accident at the Fair Grounds, the rider found himself in the winner’s circle March 25 at Turfway Park astride a colt bound for the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Southlawn Delivers Upset in Fair Grounds Oaks

on 03/25/2023 9:35 PM
Having campaigned the likes of multiple grade 1 winner Tepin and grade 3 winner Sheets, it seems about time that a fresh face joined Robert Masterson's lineup. The 3-year-old filly Southlawn proved she is right for the job.
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Dance to the Music Skips to Victory in Desert Stormer

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM
Facing just three rivals after the scratch of morning-line favorite Elm Drive, Dance to the Music capitalized to register her first stakes victory in the $98,000 Desert Stormer Stakes (G3) March 25 at Santa Anita Park.
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Kingsbarns Uncatchable in Louisiana Derby

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM
Kingsbarns successfully stepped up in class March 25 as he led every step of the way in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course—drawing off in the stretch to post an easy win in his stakes debut.
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Spooky Channel Dials Up Another Graded Victory

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM
Barn and fan favorite, 8-year-old Spooky Channel, keeps proving that age is just a number.
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West Will Power Dominates in New Orleans Classic

on 03/25/2023 8:35 PM
Veteran West Will Power registered an impressive victory March 25 when he drew off in the stretch to post a 4 3/4-length score in the $490,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots.
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Prowess Much the Best in Vinery Stud Stakes

on 03/25/2023 7:34 PM
The Kiwi group 1 winner landed her first Australian top-level prize March 25 at Rosehill Gardens.
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Wolfie's Dynaghost a Dogged Victor in Kentucky Cup

on 03/25/2023 7:34 PM
On a breezy spring afternoon March 25 at Turfway Park, it was Wolfie's Dynaghost who came home the victor in the $299,600 Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes.
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West Will Power Rolls in New Orleans Classic

on 03/25/2023 6:33 PM
Veteran West Will Power registered an impressive victory March 25 when he drew off in the stretch to post a 4 3/4-length score in the $490,000 New Orleans Classic Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots.
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Ushba Tesoro Runs Down Algiers in Dubai World Cup

on 03/25/2023 6:33 PM
Overhauling midstretch leader Algiers in midstretch, Ushba Tesoro punctuated the brilliance of Japanese horses on the international stage by drawing clear late to win the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 25 at Meydan Racecourse.
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