Rapid Redux tied a North American Thoroughbred record for most victories in a calendar year, winning his 19th consecutive race Tuesday to match the mark set by Citation in 1948. Rapid Redux, with jockey J.D. Acosta, won for the 19th time in as many starts this year to tie a North American record held by [...]
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Rapid Redux Wins 20th of the Year at Laurel—May Be His Last Race
December 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Horse Racing
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Rapid Redux Chasing Citation’s Record For Wins in a Calendar Year at Laurel’s 6th Race
December 13th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Horse Racing
Can you imagine that this horse was claimed October 13, 2010 for 6250 and today goes for his 19th straight win in 2011 at Laurel. from the Daily Racing Form: Three weeks after breaking one modern-day United States record, the remarkable 5-year-old gelding Rapid Redux is targeting another in Tuesday’s sixth race at Laurel Park. [...]
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Don’t Get Suspicious Wins 8th at Charlestown
September 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Horse Racing
Winner’s Circle 5 owned this horse and Avi Pelta (from the James Pharmacy) is one of the partners. It’s utterly amazing the similarity of Charlestown to a Vegas casino. Had a great time with Dr Berg, David Abramoff, and Avi. Congratulation guys on a big stakes win!
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Mr A Proposes to Buy Rosecroft —Again
January 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Horse Racing
I have said it many times –my favorite track is the little harness track in Oxen Hill. It’s quiet–too quiet unfortunately, easy to access and the chalks always seem to win. Peter Angelos believes that if you can combine the races with slots it will be athriving part of the community. Probably if you combine [...]
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Blame Upsets Zenyatta By a Nose as Mike Smith Runs Too far Off Pace
November 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
What a race!!! Garrett Gomez had Blame in the clear lead when he looked to his left and saw kenyatta chaging from hehind. But not today so the streak ends at 19.
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Borel and Castellano Battle at the Breeders Cup Marathon—Video
November 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
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Maryland Jockey Club Threatens to Shut Down Laurel
November 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
Cooler heads must prevail. After losing the battle for slots to the Cordish group, the Maryland Jockey Club immediately threatened to shut down Laurel and reduce Maryland racing to a 40 day meet at Pimlico surrounding the Preakness. Governor O’Malley needs to step in and help solve this dilemma.
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Zenyatta 8-5 To Win 20th in a Row at the Breeders Cup
November 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
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Sad Day For Maryland as Rosecroft Raceway and ESPN Zone Close Up Shop
June 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
Every Saturday night before Fathers Day, my wife and I would journey to Rosecroft for a night of Harness Racing. For me the “Sulkys” go all the way back to Laurel Harness Racing on Route 1. Also known as Free State Raceway, there was nothing like watching the horse you bet go off stride or [...]
Jockey switch Pays off as Lookin at Lucky With Martin Garcia Wins The Preakness
May 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Horse Racing
Unhappy with the ride of Garrett Gomez in the Derby, Bob Baffert switched jockeys to Martin Garcia and it sure seemed like the move paid off!!!!
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