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Aug 08, 2010 05:17 PM

Hysterical Cat

Talk about a catalogue update. Hysterical Cat, a full-brother to a colt who sells tonight in the second and final session of the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga NY Bred Preferred Yearling sale, ran away to an impressive debut victory over New York-breds in the second race today at Saratoga Race Course.

Aug 06, 2010 05:16 PM

Skylord

With a name like Skylord, perhaps it shouldn’t be a surprise that the 2-year-old son of Sky Mesa had nothing but open air in front of him when he debuted an easy winner at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday.

Jul 24, 2010 05:15 PM

Wine Police

Wine Police delivered the first eye-catching performance by a 2-year-old debuter during the 2010 Saratoga Race Course meet – which has served as a launching pad for many of history’s best thoroughbreds – on Saturday when he romped home a 7 ¾-length winner.

Jul 15, 2010 03:20 PM

Sovereign Default

His name might be Sovereign Default, but the $95,000 his connections paid for him as a yearling is looking like a solid investment after the 2-year-old broke his maiden on debut Thursday at Belmont Park.

Jul 02, 2010 03:11 PM

Boys at Tosconova

With an overwhelming maiden victory Friday at Belmont Park, Boys At Tosconova signaled his presence as an early contender for the juvenile stakes at Saratoga Race Course.

Jul 02, 2010 03:08 PM

Stopspendingmaria

What do you do after you lose a horse you named after a loved one to a claim? If you are Mike Repole, you buy another horse and also name it after that person.

Jun 20, 2010 03:07 PM

Gallant Fields

With talented 3-year-olds Ice Box, Fly Down, Jackson Bend, Miner’s Reserve, and Our Dark Knight in his barn, Nick Zito is poised to make some noise in the second half of 2010. And following today’s fourth race at Belmont Park, you can add Gallant Fields to the list of sharp Zito sophomores.

Jun 14, 2010 03:17 PM

Position Limit

George Steinbrenner, the principal owner of the New York Yankees who passed away Tuesday at the age of 80, was renowned for his will to win, and Position Limit helped keep that legacy alive today at Belmont Park when she broke her maiden impressively.

Jun 09, 2010 03:05 PM

Devon Rock

Jimmy Jerkens knew he had a talented colt in Devon Rock, but wasn’t sure if the 3-year-old son of Rock Hard Ten would prove best on the dirt or the turf. The trainer received an empathetic answer on Saturday when Devon Rock kicked away to a 2¼-length victory in a one-mile turf event at Belmont Park.

May 23, 2010 03:03 PM

Flawless

Flawless lived up to the lofty expectations implied by her name, drawing off to 13 ¼-length debut triumph at Belmont Park to become the 12th horse featured in the New York Watch series, which shines the spotlight on promising colts and fillies that have recently cleared the maiden and allowance ranks at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, or Saratoga Race Course.