Archive for 2007

By Jude T. Feld Travers Day is a Saratoga tradition for many horseplayers. I am writing this edition of the Racing Page from paddock side at the Spa with a plethora of fans enjoying the races and the balmy weather as the Personal Ensign (G1) approaches. The forecast for Saturday afternoon is HOT – with […]

Phipps Stable’s Sightseeing put in the best workout of 11 horses going five furlongs over the Oklahoma Training Track Sunday morning for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey. In preparation for the Travers, Sightseeing handled five furlongs in 1:00.88, which was 1.14 seconds faster than the second-best workout. “He breezed nicely,” McGaughey said. “I wanted […]

BY GENE WILLIAMS Football immortal Vince Lombardi often was quoted as having said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” That may be a little strong for Thoroughbred racing, a sport that requires its athletes to go out numerous times every day in search of victory. If winning were the only thing, that would be […]

Warren Stute began his career walking hots and galloping horses, under trainer Yorky MacLeod. He established his own successful public training stable in 1948. He won a million dollar race at age 80, taking the 2002 Godolphin Mile (G1) in Dubai on World Cup Day. He continued to gallop horses throughout his career until suffering […]

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF RACING’S WEB SITE SECTION LAUNCHED Arlington Park has launched the official Web site for the 2007 Arlington Million and International Festival of Racing, effective this week by clicking www.arlingtonpark.com/races. The site will offer unparalleled coverage of the silver anniversary edition of the Arlington Million, the 18th running of the $750,000 Beverly D. […]

August 3, 2007 – “You have to keep them sound. Strawberries today, jam tomorrow.” Bobby Frankel after Ginger Punch’s victory in the Go for Wand (G1) at Saratoga.

By Jude T. Feld and Robert Kieckhefer My pre-race notes are in light type and UPI racing scribe Bob Keickhefer’s post race notes are in bold. Even players who don’t usually bet Monmouth Park should pay strict attention to the races there this afternoon. With the Breeders’ Cup being held at the Jersey shore this […]

By Jude T. Feld The Claiming Crown might best described as “the blue collar Breeders’ Cup.” It showcases some of our favorite hard-knocking claimers, giving them a shot at black-type glory and their owners a chance to win a trophy and some big money. Hosted by Ellis Park this year, it is the first time […]

By Jude T. Feld Tony Jones When the stars align, about as often as Halley’s Comet rolls through the sky, magnificent things happen – just ask Tony Jones, the winner of Keeneland’s $40,000 Handicapping Challenge contested on Saturday, July 28. Introduced to the Thoroughbred sport by high school friend Roger Gover, Jones has been visiting […]

July 31, 2007 – Our sponsor, Bongo Racing Stable, is offering a chance to be a Thoroughbred owner with every $25 donation to the Race Track Chaplaincy of America. Click on the Bongo icon above for more details!