Palacio De Cristal poised to spring surprise in Villiers - Sydney Morning Herald

Palacio De Cristal poised to spring surprise in VilliersSydney Morning HeraldPalacio De Cristal won only a restricted-class event for fillies and mares over the 1550 metres around the scorned Kensington circuit on December 11 but did ...and more »

2009 Eclipse Awards - Troy Record

The older male division seems likely to be won by Gio Ponti, a turf horse. The 2009 season has been one of those rare years when dirt/main track horses in this division ... champion Ventura in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint sealed her ...

The story of an old man and his love for a young filly - Spectrum

This is the story of a wealthy grape farmer and his racehorse. It’s a contrast of age between a 79-year-old entrepreneur and a 4-year-old phenomenon that hardly ever puts a foot wrong and at times seems like it could outrun a runaway freight train ...

Reflections of 2009: Part 3 & Miscellaneous Updates « Rail Runner

Forever Together was able to enhance her illustrious standings in the filly and mare turf division with a strong repeat win in the Diana Stakes at Saratoga the same day, solidifying her shot at a second running in the Breeders\' Cup. .... Later that day Zenyatta became the apple of the industry\'s eye with one of the most breath-taking performances in horse racing history. Second to last coming off the final turn, she confidently threaded her way through the crowd, ...

Mill Swamp Indian Horse Views: Ghost of Christmas Future

For more information visit the Corolla Wild Horse Funds web site.) We have three Corolla stallions and one Shackleford stallion available for breeding at no cost to any mare that is registered with the Horse of the Americas Registry. ...

She Power Hoping to Get In - BloodHorse (blog)

She Power Hoping to Get InBloodHorse (blog)The only experienced filly on the AE list is Measure the Dance (Richter Scale - Miss Dancin Diablo by Diablo), who has run 3 times and finished 3rd three ...

Eclipse Award is a two-filly race of stellar candidates - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Eclipse Award is a two-filly race of stellar candidatesFort Worth Star TelegramRachel Alexandra won't be diminished if she isn't Horse of the Year; she'll still be the only filly ever to win the Woodward and of the greatest fillies ...Asher picks all the best for big yearVoice Tribune2009 Eclipse AwardsTroy RecordThe story of an old man and his love for a young fillyDesert Valley TimesThoroughbred Timesall 5 news articles »

Horse breeder\'s stallion a champ - Brantford Expositor

Horse breeder's stallion a champBrantford ExpositorThey went to the auction with the intention to buy a mare to show but Madison caught their eye, said Ken. Whether his good genetics are passed to his ...

Saturday Advance: Nine Stakes for Santa Super Saturday - NewOrleans.Com

... weekend is Fair Grounds’ inaugural running of the $100,000 Daily Racing Form Distaff, a nine-furlong test for older fillies and mares that is headed by 9-5 morning line choice War Echo, owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds and conditioned by ...

2009 Eclipse Awards - Troy Record

Recently the Breeders’ Cup considered and tabled a measure to ban trainers during the calendar year one of their horses tests positive for Class 1 or 2 drugs. I support that principle and should be willing to vote the same way at Eclipse time.

2009 Eclipse Awards (The Troy Record)

Ballots for the 2009 Eclipse Awards should be arriving any day. In previous years they have been due by the end of December. That means it is time for my annual invitation for your input into how I vote.

Saturday Advance: Nine Stakes for Santa Super Saturday - NewOrleans.Com

Brittlyn Stable’ Star Guitar, 3-5 morning line choice in the Classic, could become the fourth horse in the 19-year-history of ... Special wagering highlights for Santa Super Saturday include an additional daily double (beginning in the eighth race ...

2009 Eclipse Awards - Troy Record

Ballots for the 2009 Eclipse Awards should be arriving any day. In previous years they have been due by the end of December. That means it is time for my annual invitation for your input into how I vote. One area where a firm opinion has been ...

Ultimate Selector's Horse Racing Blog!: Super Saturday at Fair ...

Heading the original five Santa Super Saturday races is the inaugural running of the $100000 Daily Racing Form Distaff, a nine-furlong test for older fillies and mares that is headed by 9-5 morning-line choice War Echo. ...

Ultimate Selector's Horse Racing Blog!: McPeek, Baffert Showdown ...

Owned by Peter Callahan, Beautician is by Dehere , out of the Rubiano mare Caroni. She was bred in Kentucky by David and Diane Shashura. Garrett Gomez will have the mount. Also coming back from the Breeders\' Cup Juvenile Fillies is ...

Reflections of 2009: Part 3 & Miscellaneous Updates « Rail Runner

Forever Together was able to enhance her illustrious standings in the filly and mare turf division with a strong repeat win in the Diana Stakes at Saratoga the same day, solidifying her shot at a second running in the Breeders\' Cup. ... for being the last horse to defeat Rachel Alexandra, returned from a nine-month layoff to win the Victory Ride Stakes at Saratoga by more than 3 lengths, signaling that she would be a major contender in the filly and mare sprint division. ...

Price Wants Marconi To Go Out A Winner (Virtual Form Guide)

Mick Price is looking to increase exciting three-year-old Marconi\'s handicapping rating by winning at Flemington on Saturday before he goes for a spell.

Asher picks all the best for big year (Louisville Voice-Tribune)

With a memorable racing year drawing to a close, the woofing among fans aligned in the respective camps of super filly Rachel Alexandra and super mare Zenyatta continues.

Wish For Power is flexing his muscles - The U.S. Trotting Association Newsroom

It’s tricky for the horse, because you have to remember, they’re used to starting the race right up on the gate ... Panama Hanover making an impression Panama Hanover is off to a fast start as a sire, as from his initial crop he already has a ...

Super high 5 pool expected to reach $15,000 - Harness Link.com

Panama Hanover making an impression Panama Hanover is off to a fast start as a sire, as from his initial crop he already has a stakes-winning colt in Monique Seibold and Team Desomer\'s Big Baller and a trophy-earning filly in Lisa Pilcher\'s pride and ...

Fifth Third Bank sues racehorse owner Zayat for $34 million - Lexington Herald-Leader

Ahmed Zayat, the leading Thoroughbred racehorse owner in North America last year and breeder of this year\'s Kentucky Derby second-place finisher, has been sued in Lexington by Fifth Third Bank. The bank alleges Zayat owes more than $34 million ...

The right start for Finale | The Breed

Crystal Tiger is from the Marauding mare Steal Crazy (1992), whose dam Bewitching Hour is by Keen (GB) from the top race filly Impede (by Showdown from Day Tripper). Impede\'s three Stakes wins included the 1979 Group 1 Storm Queen Stakes ( 1900m) at Rosehill. ... Later in the year, McLeod heard on the grapevine that Crystal Finale was back on the market, after his new trainer was unable to get the horse to the races. He jumped in a car straight away and secured the entire. ...

Zardana wins Bayakoa, gives Shirreffs another win - ESPN.com

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Brazilian-bred mare Zardana rallied to win the $150,000 Bayakoa Handicap at Hollywood Park on Saturday, giving trainer John Shirreffs a record fifth victory in the race. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, the 5-year-old long shot sat ...

Arqana off to strong start on first day of December breeding stock sale (Thoroughbred Times)

Following the success of the recently concluded Tattersalls December sales, Arqana posted a 56.5% increase in total sales on the opening day of its three-day December breeding stock sale on Saturday in Deauville compared with last year’s opening day.

Racing: Ekstreme takes out Captain Cook Stakes at Trenthem (TVNZ)

New Plymouth trainer Bryce Revell\'s talented racemare Ekstreme picked up a thrilling victory in Saturday\'s $200,000 Dixon and Dunlop Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham

Track Record Tumbles As Anna Flies In Millions (Virtual Form Guide)

Graceful Anna burst into contention for the $1 million Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions 3YO Trophy at the Gold Coast next month with a brilliant track record breaking win in the $100,000 Magic Millions Wyong 3YO Stakes (1200m) this afternoon.

Pacing, trotting colts tangle in $100G finals - Harness Link.com

The Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) Two-Year-Old harness racing divisions have reached the $100,000 final stage. After two legs of $20,000 prelims, the top eight-point getting filly pacer and trotters meet on Saturday. Then on Sunday, the ...

Bad Ways to Sell Your Horse: How Not to Write an Ad

... mare broke to ride by those who no how to ride very friendly not real tall but real stocky easy to catch loads n a trailer without any trouble stands for farrier gets along with other horses. second i have a cumin 2yr old pal filly ...

equinenow - Chestnut mare with tons of potential

Preacher had a beautiful filly on 5/24. Grace is now considered a dunalino. Price is set without the foal. She had 30 days of training prior to being bred, so she is a GREEN broke horse. She is sired by Texas Friendly. This mare would ...

BarnBiz n' Bits » Blog Archive » “The Filly's New Shoes”

While the Filly had visions of Choos in her head. The dawn did break with Christmas anew, But the Filly\'s red stocking held not one single shoe. The old mares they laughed and said with a sneer, “Don\'t you know Santa never comes here.” ... The Filly was hitched with her harness attire. Outside a man yelled into the stable, “I need a horse quick, ready and able.” As the Filly hacked her way through the snow, Her passenger sang carols sweet, soft and low. ...

Tattersalls December moves past 2008 total sales figure - Thoroughbred Times

A single wave from Tom Goff of Blandford Bloodstock secured valuable horse at the third session of Tattersalls’ December mare sale on Wednesday in Newmarket. Traditionally, a weaker catalog than for the first two days, the sale of Piste Noire added ...

Katies Red Rose Cops Monticello Feature - Standardbred Canada

... December 1 Keystone Rideau won the Open Pace and on Wednesday afternoon, December 2 another horse trained by Ford copped the Open Handicap Trot. Katies Red Rose , a stately five-year-old chestnut mare overcame ... three-year-old filly who had a ...

Berry\'s bold prediction for Super Night \'09 - Harness Link.com

The Isle Pompano Park\'s resident Hall Of Fame inductee, John Berry, has stepped forward with his harness racing predictions for the 2009 Florida Super Night on December 5. Berry, an inductee last July into the harness sport\'s Communicator\'s Corner in ...

Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing\'s Year of the Girl (Park Hills Daily Journal)

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it’s on, but only on paper. Horse racing’s top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.

Dubai Crisis Doesn’t Stop Sheikh Mohammed Spending on Horses (Bloomberg)

Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- The credit crisis in Dubai that shook world markets hasn’t stopped the country’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum from buying race horses.

Tattersalls December moves past 2008 total sales figure (Thoroughbred Times)

A single wave from Tom Goff of Blandford Bloodstock secured valuable horse at the third session of Tattersalls’ December mare sale on Wednesday in Newmarket.

Katie's Red Rose lands trotting feature - Harness Link.com

For the second time in as many days a horse from the Mark Ford harness racing stable has captured Monticello Raceway's weekly feature. Yesterday, December 1st Keystone Rideau won the Open Pace and on Wednesday afternoon, December 2nd another horse ...
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Bayakoa draws 11 without Life is Sweet - Brisnet.com

A multiple Group 2 queen in her native Argentina, the six-year-old mare will be looking for her first victory stateside in her fifth attempt. She'll switch ... three-year-old filly in the line-up, will make her stakes debut off of a pair of allowance ...
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Veitch: Pletcher could finally have his 'Super' horse - The Saratogian

Veitch: Pletcher could finally have his 'Super' horseThe SaratogianThat was supposed to have occurred in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, but her late trainer Bobby Frankel had suggested a final start in the ...Stars of Tomorrow Prep EverywhereHorseRaceInsider.comall 4 news articles »
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Racing Roundup: Apache Dame wins Mares Open at Dover - The U.S. Trotting Association Newsroom

DOVER, DE --- Apache Dame, last season's 'Horse of the Meet', continued her top form collecting a 1:52.3 victory in the $27,000 Filly and Mare Open Handicap pace on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at Dover Downs. Apache Dame continued her top form collecting a 1:52 ...
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HORSE RACING: Zenyatta will get race named after her - Pasadena Star-News

Zenyatta, whom many believe should be named 2009 Horse of the Year after becoming the first female to win the Breeders' Cup Classic on Nov. 7 at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meet, will have a race named after her beginning in 2010. The Oak Tree Racing ...
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Oak Tree at Santa Anita Park Honors Undefeated Zenyatta With Grade ...

Zenyatta's win in the Breeders' Cup Classic 2009 climaxed a perfect 14 for 14 horse racing career and, in the opinion of many, stamped her as not only one of the greatest fillies or mares of all-time, but as one of the greatest horses ...
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Midday Wins The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita ...

Midday Wins The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita Park November 6- Horses Wild has the latest news in the horse racing industry from jockeys, trainers, owners and breeders. Get horse racing tips, betting picks from top ...
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Midday wins Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

Midday has won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, snapping a six-race winless streak in the Breeders' Cup by veteran European trainer Henry Cecil. Ridden by Thomas Queally, Midday came up along the rail to beat Pure Clan by a length on ...
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Talamo flush with day's five-spot - Daily Racing Form (registration)

Daily Racing Form (registration)Talamo flush with day's five-spotDaily Racing Form (registration)She finished second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint in her last start, and earlier this year won the Woodbine Mile and was second in the Kilroe ...and more »
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Talamo flush with day's five-spot - Daily Racing Form (registration)

Daily Racing Form (registration)Talamo flush with day's five-spotDaily Racing Form (registration)She finished second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint in her last start, and earlier this year won the Woodbine Mile and was second in the Kilroe ...and more »
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Midday Wins The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita ...

Midday Wins The Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita Park November 6- Horses Wild has the latest news in the horse racing industry from jockeys, trainers, owners and breeders. Get horse racing tips, betting picks from top ...
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Midday wins Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

Midday has won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, snapping a six-race winless streak in the Breeders' Cup by veteran European trainer Henry Cecil. Ridden by Thomas Queally, Midday came up along the rail to beat Pure Clan by a length on ...
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UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup - United Press International

... rebounded from two last-place efforts and a bad start in this one to win Saturday's $100,000 Cardinal Handicap for fillies and mares by a head over You Go West Girl. The lukewarm favorite, Lemon Chiffon, finished a non-threatening third.
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Weekend Sports In Brief (Park Hills Daily Journal)

Here's a look at weekend sports in brief around the world.
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Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing's Year of the Girl (Park Hills Daily Journal)

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it’s on, but only on paper. Horse racing’s top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.
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Frankel's final starter wins - ESPN

Daily Racing Form (registration)Frankel's final starter winsESPNVentura finished second in the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint in her last start and won the Woodbine Mile against males earlier this year. ...Hollywood Park: STABLE NOTES Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009HorseRaceInsider.comWILSON: Going beyond Frankel's crusty exteriorLos Angeles Daily Newsall 35 news articles »
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Rachel vs. Zenyatta in racing's Year of the Girl (Park Hills Daily Journal)

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it’s on, but only on paper. Horse racing’s top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track.
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Zenyatta and Rachel await judges (The Australian)

TWO of the world's best female gallopers, Goldikova and Zenyatta, will be of interest for contrasting reasons next weekend.
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Midday wins Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

Midday has won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, snapping a six-race winless streak in the Breeders' Cup by veteran European trainer Henry Cecil. Ridden by Thomas Queally, Midday came up along the rail to beat Pure Clan by a length on ...
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It's Churchill Downs, not the wheelchair races! « Fugly Horse of ...

“John Odom, who was assisting Costello in the care of the horse Wednesday, said: “The bill of sale only says the mare cannot be bred. It doesn't say anything about not racing her. Nothing was ever said about that.” When he learned the mare would not be .... Not a good comparison, but I'm sure everyone understands! That is CRAP! I hope she gets banned from racing. You can get a young filly/colt for next to nothing and train that! http://www.wildponybeast.blogspot.com ...
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HORSE RACING - Las Vegas Review Journal

... claim by Julio Canani; he can turn a horse around as good as any one in the business. Sgt. Hitchens - When the horses ... and mares, 3-year-olds and up Don't Forget Faith - Ben Cecil takes the blinkers off for this; she is a better filly than ...
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Midday wins Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf

Midday has won the $2 million Filly & Mare Turf, snapping a six-race winless streak in the Breeders' Cup by veteran European trainer Henry Cecil. Ridden by Thomas Queally, Midday came up along the rail to beat Pure Clan by a length on ...
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It's Churchill Downs, not the wheelchair races! « Fugly Horse of ...

“John Odom, who was assisting Costello in the care of the horse Wednesday, said: “The bill of sale only says the mare cannot be bred. It doesn't say anything about not racing her. Nothing was ever said about that.” When he learned the mare would not be .... Not a good comparison, but I'm sure everyone understands! That is CRAP! I hope she gets banned from racing. You can get a young filly/colt for next to nothing and train that! http://www.wildponybeast.blogspot.com ...
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Long road to grand dream for Duncans - Age

IN RECENT years Neville and Susan Duncan might be well-known as the breeders and part-owners of horses such as Northerly and Marasco. But 10 years ago, Northerly was only just starting his career and rather than riding a wave of success the Duncans ...
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***must Sell*** Beautiful 7 yr old Dapple Grey TWH Mare

Beautiful 7 year old Dapple Grey Tennessee Walker mare. She has Fantasic blood lines, but is not registered (but can be). ... Tennessee Walking Mare for Sale in Alberta, Princess *** Must Sell *** -- Grey Tennessee Walking Mare ... Save this Horse View this ad in a single click using your Saved Searches. Create a Printable Flyer Create a one-page printable flyer for this Horse. Report This Ad Does this ad appear to be spam? Report it for review. ...
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Zenyatta team garners award - ESPN

Zenyatta team garners awardESPNShe is being retired with an undefeated record of 14 wins and career earnings of $5474580, a record for a filly or mare. The Big Sport of Turfdom award is ...Horse Racing Capsules: Team Zenyatta to be honored with awardBrownsville Heraldall 10 news articles »
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Top Godolphin mares retired; Sara Louise confirmed for Top Flight - Brisnet.com

Top Godolphin mares retired; Sara Louise confirmed for Top FlightBrisnet.comSara Louise, fourth in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint in her most recent start, breezed Thursday morning in in preparation for the November 27 Top ...
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Bob Fortus: Bobby Frankel left his mark on racing and the Fair Grounds - NOLA.com

NOLA.comBob Fortus: Bobby Frankel left his mark on racing and the Fair GroundsNOLA.comFrankel's illness kept him from being at the last Breeders' Cup, though he ran two horses, finishing second in the Filly and Mare Sprint with Ventura and ...and more »
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Bob Fortus: Bobby Frankel left his mark on racing and the Fair Grounds (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

The Associated PressHorse racing lost a true giant this week when legendary trainer Bobby Frankel died.Pointing to a 2-year-old coming off the training track at Saratoga on an August morning seven years ago, Bobby Frankel said matter-of-factly, “That’s the...
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Bob Fortus: Bobby Frankel left his mark on racing and the Fair Grounds - New Orleans Times-Picayune

Empire Maker was a few months from making his first start, and Frankel already was touting. Clearly, this would be a horse to watch. It turned out that Frankel’s call on Empire Maker missed – but just barely. Empire Maker wound up finishing ...
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Breeders Cup Chat | Horse of the Year Debate--Why Do We Care So ...

She becomes the "All-Time Earnings Leader" for a filly/mare after powering home in the "Breeders Cup Classic". Zenyatta is "Horse of the Year". Understood? Assault 18 Nov 2009 4:03 PM. Blame, yea perhaps like 75% the phony jesse and the ...
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Baffert would give HOY to Zenyatta - Talking Horses - Horse Racing ...

Until the Horse of the Year is announced on Jan. 18 in Beverly Hills, the debate will rage as to who should win it: Zenyatta, the 5-year-old mare, or Rachel Alexandra, the 3-year-old filly. Zenyatta won all five of her races this year, ...
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Zenyatta team garners award - ESPN

Zenyatta team garners awardESPNShe is being retired with an undefeated record of 14 wins and career earnings of $5474580, a record for a filly or mare. The Big Sport of Turfdom award is ...Horse Racing Capsules: Team Zenyatta to be honored with awardBrownsville Heraldall 9 news articles »
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Team Conners clicks into gear after fall guy Clarry sent for a spell - Sydney Morning Herald

Team Conners clicks into gear after fall guy Clarry sent for a spellSydney Morning HeraldI know she is a 1900 metres-2000 metres mare but she has won over this distance before. ''Not in this class but it is a fillies and mares race and I just ...and more »
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Bobby Frankel dies at 68 - ESPN.com

He could be playful and witty one moment, a pit bull the next. But his outspokenness was born of a sincere passion for the game, and his gruff exterior masked a man who would get choked up when misfortune befell one of his horses or his dogs.
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