Belmont history: Affirmed and Lefty
June 6, 2014
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Steve Cauthen hit Affirmed left-handed and the horse surged to beat Alydar in the 1978 Belmont. But how did Cauthen come to have the whip in his left hand?
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June 6, 2014
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This week’s On Tap features the Maryland Handicapping Series, closing day at Pimlico, California Chrome, and more!
For Tonalist, little goes to plan – but it all works out
June 6, 2014
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Nothing’s gone to plan for Tonalist’s breeders. But he’ll enter the Belmont starting gate June 7 with a shot to deny California Chrome’s shot at history.
Top Midlantic-bred Polls: Showdown weekend
June 6, 2014
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Delaunay made a big move in this week’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll — but the real action figures to come over the weekend, with five runners in action.
“The Ice Box Syndrome” and other Belmont Stakes notes
June 6, 2014
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Closers don’t win the Belmont Stakes, and other Triple Crown notes and analysis.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending June 3
June 5, 2014
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Claiming activity was over $800,000 in the mid-Atlantic last week — for the third time in four weeks — and Patricia Farro is atop the Midlantic Claiming 7.
Horsemen take nuanced view of Triple Crown change
June 5, 2014
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Five Maryland horsemen who’ve run in the Triple Crown gave us five different, varying perspectives on lengthening the time from Derby to Preakness to Belmont..
Belmont Stakes: Post positions, plus the day’s Midlantic-breds
June 4, 2014
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Triple Crown seeker California Chrome drew the two-hole (and 3-5 odds) for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes; plus, Midlantic-breds in the day’s stakes.
HandleTrak: May economic indicators
June 4, 2014
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Handle, purses, and race days all grew in May 2014 versus a year ago, but overall the picture was decidedly mixed.
A few minutes with… Maggie Wolfendale
June 4, 2014
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We spent a few minutes with NYRA paddock analyst Maggie Wolfendale to get a sense of what she’ll be looking for from the Belmont Stakes horses.
In tax case, Laurel Park receives temporary stay
June 3, 2014
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A judge has granted Laurel Park’s request for a temporary restraining order preventing Anne Arundel County from auctioning off the racetrack property.
NTRA applauds move to ease tax bite on wagering
June 3, 2014
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The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is working with two members of Congress to clarify certain tax regulations and reduce their impact on winning bets.
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