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09/04/2014

Horsewoman Sandra Lovato dies in Ohio automobile accident

Sandy Lovato graduated from Norwalk High School in 1978 and moved to New York, where she started her career working with horses at the racetrack and met the love of her life, Frankie Lovato, Jr. She served as PTA president at School District 13 in Valley

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09/03/2014

RACING RETURNS TO CHURCHILL DOWNS ON FRIDAY

A vibrant atmosphere is likely for Saturday night’s 10-race opener that begins at 6 p.m. (all times Eastern). The season begins under the lights with “Downs After Dark Presented by Old Forester: College Rivalry Night.” Louisville is known to many as

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09/02/2014

Racing resumes at Belmont Park September 5

In addition to six graded stakes, TVG Super Saturday will feature a Tom Durkin bobblehead giveaway and autograph signing by the legendary and now-retired track announcer, a food truck festival and a Family Fun Day filled with activities for fans young and

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09/02/2014

2014 meet at Saratoga Race Course

The 2014 Saratoga season saw a record $17.45 million in stakes purses, topped by two blockbuster racing days - the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers on August 23 and the Grade 1, $1.5 million Whitney on August 2. One of the more memorable on-track highlights

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09/02/2014

Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 Guaranteed Pool Friday $150,000

The Rainbow 6 is paid out when there is only one bettor holding a ticket with all the winners of the last six races. Live racing returns to Gulfstream Friday at 1:15 p.m. Saturday's 12-race program, highlighted by the $250,000 Affirmed and $2

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08/31/2014

Prioress (G2) Quotes

"This is a week since my father passed away, and he's here with me. It means a lot. It's been a tough couple of weeks." Paco Lopez, winning jockey aboard Stonetastic (No. 2): "Very impressive. I know the filly has never run here, but I know that filly. I

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08/31/2014

Forego (G1) Quotes

Cornelio Velasquez, winning jockey aboard Palace (No. 6): "I wanted to break good and stay in good position behind the speed. I had a lot of horse. When the opening came, I was in good position. I think my horse is the best sprinting horse now." Brian Lyn

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08/31/2014

Woodward (G1) Quotes

How much did the blinkers help? "They helped some. I'm not going to say, 'Oh, it was the blinkers, I'm a genius.' That's not the case. Paco [Lopez] rode an outstanding race, a perfect race. He did what we talked about. We didn't want to give Moreno a brea

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08/30/2014

Riskaverse Quotes

"I believe we'll look at Keeneland [G1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, October 11]. She's won three in a row, so we might just step her up now while she's in form. We'll see how she comes out of it." Edgar Prado, winning jockey aboard Miss Frost (No. 2)

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08/29/2014

Tom Durkin - two-day celebration at Saratoga Race Course

The celebration will begin on Sunday with a special winner's circle ceremony honoring the accomplishments of Durkin's legendary career following his final race call at Saratoga in the Grade 1 Spinaway. The call will bring Durkin's 43-year career to a clos

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