Feed for Popular Horse Racing Articles on Bettorhttp://blogs.bettor.com/Horse-Racing-c407http://blogs.bettor.com/Succeeding-trainer%2c-Dale-Romans-points-his-ace%2c-Shackleford-for-the-Donn-Handicap-for-a-more-prosperous-year-than-2011-a128838http://blogs.bettor.com/Succeeding-trainer%2c-Dale-Romans-points-his-ace%2c-Shackleford-for-the-Donn-Handicap-for-a-more-prosperous-year-than-2011-a128838Succeeding trainer, Dale Romans points his ace, Shackleford for the Donn Handicap for a more prosperous year than 2011 After eighty-seven wins, 106 seconds and seventy-eight thirds out of 603 starts, Dale Romans, who has stables widely spread over Florida, Kentucky and New York, is in no mood of stopping. He has had a versatile twenty-six-years’ career but according to him, no other year has been as good as 2011. “Best year, by far, I ever had,” said Romans, “It’s going to be hard to top.”...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:03:03 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mendip-sets-new-records-for-Godolphin-after-winning-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-on-9th-February-a128825http://blogs.bettor.com/Mendip-sets-new-records-for-Godolphin-after-winning-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-on-9th-February-a128825Mendip sets new records for Godolphin after winning the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II on 9th February  Mendip’s victory in the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II sponsored by Dubal on 9th February reset quite a few records. The win tallied to be fifth for Godolphin through the eighth fixture of the Carnival, made it a tenth time that the Al Maktoum Challenge Round II got credited with Godolphin, and Mendip was the eighteenth Godolphin winner in the 2012 Dubai Wo...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bold-Silvano-gives-a-nightmare-performance-for-his-speculative-trainer%2c-on-9th-February-in-the-Group-3%2c-Firebreak-Stakes-a128823http://blogs.bettor.com/Bold-Silvano-gives-a-nightmare-performance-for-his-speculative-trainer%2c-on-9th-February-in-the-Group-3%2c-Firebreak-Stakes-a128823Bold Silvano gives a nightmare performance for his speculative trainer, in the Group 3, Firebreak Stakes on 9th February  "I would be disappointed if Bold Silvano didn't fight the finish out because I think he has shown us enough to be competitive. He's fresh, so he'd run well over a mile, so I'm nervously optimistic.” This was said by the trainer, M De Kock before the Group 3, Firebreak Stakes sponsored by Dubal on 9th February. Bold Silvano did indeed make it a bitter...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:39 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Kinglet-glorifies-the-records-of-his-trainer%2c-Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-by-winning-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128822http://blogs.bettor.com/Kinglet-glorifies-the-records-of-his-trainer%2c-Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-by-winning-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128822Kinglet glorifies the records of his trainer by winning the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas on 9th February Mahmood Al Zarooni celebrated a straight successive win in the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas sponsored by Dubal on 9th February through his entry, Kinglet, who was sent as the  2 to 1 favourite of the race. Just last year, the same title was claimed by the four-year-old Splash Point. Even after a year’s gap, the Mahmood Al Zarooni entry got instantly followed by trainer M De K...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:33:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-dominates-Betfair-Hurdle-card-a128819http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-dominates-Betfair-Hurdle-card-a128819Paul Nicholls dominates Betfair Hurdle card The champion trainer, Paul Nicholls’s, chances in Saturday’s Betfair Hurdle card with three ace entries are looking good, and with Brampour, Zarkandar and Empire Levant, the veteran trainer will look to seize the initiative in the upcoming event. Out of the trio, Brampour and Zarkandar hold first and second spots respectively in weights. Empire Levant is ranked 12th among 22 star runners, who are set to test their mettle on February 11 at Newb...Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:31:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Decisions-to-be-made-regarding-Ever-So-Luckys-future%2c-meanwhile-Hutcheson-Stakes-in-on-the-cards-for-the-colt-a128662http://blogs.bettor.com/Decisions-to-be-made-regarding-Ever-So-Luckys-future%2c-meanwhile-Hutcheson-Stakes-in-on-the-cards-for-the-colt-a128662Decisions to be made regarding Ever So Lucky’s future, meanwhile Hutcheson Stakes in on the cards for the colt The speedy 3-year-old colt, Ever So Lucky, and his connections are keeping everyone guessing, whether the colt is Kentucky Derby material or not, and a decision in his favour should be made to put him on the Kentucky Derby trail. Things should be put into perspective rather waiting for them to fall into, but key decision making time is upon trainer Jonathan Sheppard, who is also loo...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:54:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Steps-To-Freedom-to-run-at-Dundalk-a128604http://blogs.bettor.com/Steps-To-Freedom-to-run-at-Dundalk-a128604Steps To Freedom to run at Dundalk  After a long break, Steps To Freedom will be back in action at Dundalk on Friday. The event could possibly be his last outing before the Cheltenham Festival. Thus, the Supreme Novices' Hurdle favourite will look to make the best use of this opportunity. The six-year-old is still unbeaten over hurdles, as he won all of his three hurdle races comprehensively. His latest victory came on November 11, when the talented colt displayed a fabulous show in the...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Malcom-Jefferson-hopes-below-11-weight-for-According-To-Pete-a128603http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Malcom-Jefferson-hopes-below-11-weight-for-According-To-Pete-a128603Trainer Malcom Jefferson hopes below 11 weight for According To Pete   With the weights for John Smith’s Grand National, 2012, due to be announced on February 14, According To Pete’s trainer, Malcolm Jefferson, hopes that his gelding will get less than 11st on the basis of his last couple of wins. The grand contest of Grand National Chase is scheduled to be held on April 14. The Grade 3 race will be run over a distance of 4 miles and 4 furlongs at Aintree racetrack with 82 runners to p...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Barbaro-among-ace-names-for-Kentucky-Derby-2012-Horseracing-Update-a128602http://blogs.bettor.com/Barbaro-among-ace-names-for-Kentucky-Derby-2012-Horseracing-Update-a128602Barbaro among another prospect for the Kentucky Derby 2012 The winner of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager 2006, Barbaro, is again lined up among  a number of big names for the high-profile tournament’s 2012 edition, which is set to begin on May 2. In 2006, the 9-year-old gelding was sent as the 19 to 1 favourite in Pool 1, 15 to 1 in Pool 2 and 9 to 1 in Pool 3. The dashing runner is trained by Michael Matz. This time, another colt of the same trainer, Union Rags, is the 10 to 1 favo...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Dvinsky-not-among-top-3-in-his-200th-start-a128599http://blogs.bettor.com/Dvinsky-not-among-top-3-in-his-200th-start-a128599Dvinsky not among top-3 in his 200th start  Veteran colt, Dvinsky finished fourth in his 200th career start, held at Kempton on Wednesday, February 7. The six-furlong race was organised in Dvinsky’s honour, but the evergreen horse could not display anything special. There was no lack of effort from him, as he kept on chasing the leaders all the way through. However, the luck was not kind to him, since he dropped two places down at the final stages of the race. Consequently, he...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-announces-Blue-Buntings-retirement-a128598http://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-announces-Blue-Buntings-retirement-a128598Godolphin announces Blue Bunting’s retirement  Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes proved to be Blue Bunting’s last start, as Godolphin announced her retirement on Wednesday. It was a short yet impressive career for the Dual Classic champion. With the earnings of £619,471, she made only eight outings in her career, sealing five victories and a runner-up position. In the last year, the mare performed magnificently, winning the Qipco 1000 Guineas, and Darley Irish Oaks, before stealing the party...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson%2c-Richard-Osgood-satisfied-with-Newbury-conditions-for-Saturday-card-a128596http://blogs.bettor.com/Nicky-Henderson%2c-Richard-Osgood-satisfied-with-Newbury-conditions-for-Saturday-card-a128596Nicky Henderson, Richard Osgood satisfied with Newbury conditions for Saturday card Newbury’s Saturday card is likely to go ahead as planned, as the famous trainer, Nicky Henderson is pleased with the conditions at the course. On Wednesday, Henderson alongside the well-known jockey, Tony McCoy had a keen look at the current state of the track, and expressed satisfaction over the overall status of the Saturday going. With no problem anticipated during next couple of days, Henderson said that...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:04:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Captain-Conan-gets-entry-for-Sundays-Deloitte-Novice-Hurdle-a128593http://blogs.bettor.com/Captain-Conan-gets-entry-for-Sundays-Deloitte-Novice-Hurdle-a128593Captain Conan gets entry for Sunday's Deloitte Novice Hurdle The winner of last month’s 32Red Hurdle, Captain Conan has been given an entry for the Deloitte Novice Hurdle, to be held at Leopardstown on Sunday, February 12. The five-year-old is coming to the contest after clinching a close win at Sandown. In his debut race in France, he defeated, Colour Squadron, by a short head’s margin on January 7. Nicky Henderson’s trained displayed an excellent show, and maintained his lead after the las...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:03:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-focussing-on-Kauto-Star-Long-Run-rivalry-a128591http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Nicholls-focussing-on-Kauto-Star-Long-Run-rivalry-a128591Paul Nicholls focusing on Kauto Star-Long Run rivalry Trainer Paul Nicholls is looking forward to the long standing rivalry between his trainee, Kauto Star and Nicky Henderson’s Long Run. The two horses have challenged each other on four occasions, and they are all set to meet once again in next month’s Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. Long Run knocked Kauto Star down in both the Gold Cup and the King George VI Chase last season. However, the 12-year-old came back strongly to defeat Nicky Hend...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:03:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Musselburgh-to-host-John-Smiths-Scottish-Cheltenham-trials-card-on-Saturday-a128590http://blogs.bettor.com/Musselburgh-to-host-John-Smiths-Scottish-Cheltenham-trials-card-on-Saturday-a128590Musselburgh to host John Smith's Scottish Cheltenham trials card on Saturday British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has decided to reschedule John Smith's Scottish Cheltenham Trials card, as Musselburgh will now stage the fixture this Saturday. Musselburgh’s richest ever Jumps fixture was programmed to take place last Sunday, but the meetings were cancelled due to poor conditions at the racecourse. It was certainly a disappointing result for those who were set to take part in the competition....Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:03:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Reckless-Jerry-to-go-for-win-after-two-runner-up-places-in-the-Southwest-Stakes-a128559http://blogs.bettor.com/Reckless-Jerry-to-go-for-win-after-two-runner-up-places-in-the-Southwest-Stakes-a128559Reckless Jerry to go for win after two runner up places in the Southwest Stakes With a couple of second place finishes to his name, 3-year-old colt Reckless Jerry, is ready for the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby trail as he look to make his second start of his sophomore season in the Grade 3, $250,000 Southwest Stakes on 20 February, 2012, over a mile on dirt at Oaklawn Park against 11 other 3-year-old males. The son of Cactus Ridge, Reckless Jerry had less than a perfect start in his last race, w...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:11:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Heavenly-Landings-3-of-3-perfect-turf-record-on-the-line-in-the-Suwannee-River-Stakes-a128553http://blogs.bettor.com/Heavenly-Landings-3-of-3-perfect-turf-record-on-the-line-in-the-Suwannee-River-Stakes-a128553Heavenly Landing’s 3 of 3 perfect turf record on the line in the Suwannee River Stakes Breaking her maiden at second asking on dirt, the 5-year-old mare, Heavenly Landing, went without a win in her next eight starts on dirt, where she largely dwelled on allowance and allowance/optional claimers, but when her connections had enough of her long losing streak on dirt, they did what most of the connections would’ve done, switch surfaces. Trainer Eddie Kenneally switched, Heavenly Land...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:58:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Royal-Delta-work-ahead-of-the-Dubai-World-Cup-for-her-seasonal-debut-a128541http://blogs.bettor.com/Royal-Delta-work-ahead-of-the-Dubai-World-Cup-for-her-seasonal-debut-a128541Royal Delta work ahead of the Dubai World Cup for her seasonal debut The Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner, Royal Delta, has been working toward her initial start of the new campaign under the banner of Besilu Stables, as Benjamin Leon Jr. purchased the daughter of Empire Maker, out of A.P. Indy mare Delta Princess, following her emphatic win in the Breeders’ Cup for a whopping $8.5 million in the Keeneland November breeding stock sale. Trained by Bill Mott, the Kentucky bred 4-...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:27:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-to-saddle-Biondetti-and-Dubai-Prince-for-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-Round-II-a128527http://blogs.bettor.com/Mahmood-Al-Zarooni-to-saddle-Biondetti-and-Dubai-Prince-for-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-Round-II-a128527Mahmood Al Zarooni to saddle Biondetti and Dubai Prince for the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II Trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni wants to leave his mark on the eighth fixture of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival that falls on the 9th of February. The feature race of the meet is the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II for which the trainer has carefully chosen Biondetti and Dubai Prince. Both the entries will be competing with the other three Godolphin representatives, Pisco Sour, Pri...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:03:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-bin-Suroor-good-to-go-for-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-Carnival-with-his-trio-on-9th-February-a128523http://blogs.bettor.com/Saeed-bin-Suroor-good-to-go-for-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-Carnival-with-his-trio-on-9th-February-a128523Saeed bin Suroor good to go for the eighth fixture of the Carnival with his trio on 9th February Saeed bin Suroor is going good with the preparations for the eighth fixture of the Dubai World Cup Carnival scheduled for 9th February, by selecting a trio that is highly competitive. The Godolphin trainer, Saeed bin Suroor’s team comprises of Prince Bishop, Mendip and Pisco Sour. The three will head for the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 sponsored by Dubal. The four-year-old brown...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:59:25 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-entries-come-together-with-Steven-Burridge-trained-Dark-Matter-in-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128521http://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-entries-come-together-with-Steven-Burridge-trained-Dark-Matter-in-the-Group-3%2c-UAE-2%2c000-Guineas-on-9th-February-a128521Godolphin entries come together with Steven Burridge trained Dark Matter in the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas on 9th February One of the most popular races during the eighth fixture of the Dubai World Cup Carnival that begins on Friday 9th February is the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas sponsored by Dubal for which Godolphin Racing has entered Kinglet and Rassam. This would not be the first time that the two will race during the new season rather both will be making the second starts of th...Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:57:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alpha-to-skip-the-Gotham-Stakes-and-try-to-land-the-all-important-Wood-Memorial-Stakes-a128466http://blogs.bettor.com/Alpha-to-skip-the-Gotham-Stakes-and-try-to-land-the-all-important-Wood-Memorial-Stakes-a128466Alpha to skip the Gotham Stakes and try to land the all important Wood Memorial Stakes The 2012 campaign was expected to have a mouth watering contingent of newly turned 3-year-old colts, with the likes of Hansen, Union Rags, Algorithms and many more, and the excitement level will go through the roof when all of these exciting young colts make it to the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby this May at Churchill Downs. However, there were some dark colts lingering here and there with no spotlight to shin...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:07:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Bostons-Angel-all-set-to-race-in-the-Hennessy-Gold-Cup-a128453http://blogs.bettor.com/Bostons-Angel-all-set-to-race-in-the-Hennessy-Gold-Cup-a128453Bostons Angel all set to race in the Hennessy Gold Cup   Bostons Angel is all set to take part in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown in Ireland on Sunday, February 12, 2012. The big event has attracted 10 entries up till now, and there seem to be no chances of any change in this number. Jessica Harrington, trainer of the eight-year-old horse, was confident of a good show in the race. She admitted that her horse was not fit over the past few months, but things are looking better now....Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:36:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Warwick-and-Uttoxeter-meetings-subject-to-inspection-Horse-Racing-Update-a128433http://blogs.bettor.com/Warwick-and-Uttoxeter-meetings-subject-to-inspection-Horse-Racing-Update-a128433Warwick and Uttoxeter meetings subject to inspection   The Saturday meetings at Warwick and Uttoxeter are subject to inspection on Thursday, February 9, 2012, as the freezing weather in England has damaged some parts of the racecourses. Horse Racing fans in the United Kingdom have been deprived of action over the past couple of weeks, as most of the venues have been affected badly due to freezing temperatures, which have remained below freezing point. The situation was not that bad at...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cyber-Secret-gets-entered-into-the-2012-Triple-Crown-parade-a128430http://blogs.bettor.com/Cyber-Secret-gets-entered-into-the-2012-Triple-Crown-parade-a128430Cyber Secret gets entered into the 2012 Triple Crown parade The three-year-old Kentucky bred colt of Broken Vow, out of Stomping, Cyber Secret is owned by Charles Cella and is trained by Lynn Whiting. He is the 398thentry in the Triple Crown nominations for this year. The young colt has made only four career starts so far, and won through his seasonal debut on 4thFebruary. Cyber Secret won an allowance race on 4th February at Oaklawn Park which was raced over a distance of 1 1/16 mile...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:54:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/E-J-Perrodin-takes-off-from-being-a-jockey-and-retires-at-fifty-five-a128429http://blogs.bettor.com/E-J-Perrodin-takes-off-from-being-a-jockey-and-retires-at-fifty-five-a128429E. J. Perrodin decides to bid good bye to being a jockey and retires at fifty-five  On Friday, 3rd February, the fifty-five-year-old jockey, Elvis Joseph Perrodin refused to take up the ride, The Reverend James, and informed the Fair Grounds officials that he will no longer be saddling any more horses. “It’s kind of hard now, so I figured it was time,’’ he said Saturday. His performance in the recent months has not satisfied him, as he missed out on seven rid...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:54:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cirrus-Des-Aigles-to-start-off-the-new-season-with-the-Dubai-World-Cup-night-on-31st-March-a128428http://blogs.bettor.com/Cirrus-Des-Aigles-to-start-off-the-new-season-with-the-Dubai-World-Cup-night-on-31st-March-a128428Cirrus Des Aigles to start off the new season with the Dubai World Cup night on 31st March    The six-year-old French bred gelding, Cirrus Des Aigles of Even Top, out of Taille De Guepe has been entered for some major races for the Dubai World Cup night during the, 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival. Cirrus Des Aigles will be representing his trainer, Mme C Barande-Barbe in the Grade 1, US $5 million Dubai Duty Free Stakes raced over 1,800 metres, the US $10 million Dubai World C...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:54:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Animal-Kingdom-to-prove-his-fitness-in-the-Tampa-Bay-Downs-before-heading-to-the-Dubai-World-Cup-a128376http://blogs.bettor.com/Animal-Kingdom-to-prove-his-fitness-in-the-Tampa-Bay-Downs-before-heading-to-the-Dubai-World-Cup-a128376Animal Kingdom to prove his fitness in the Tampa Bay Downs before heading to the Dubai World Cup Graham Motion trained 4-year-old colt, Animal Kingdom, is progressing nicely toward his first start in 8 months, which is to come in his first stakes race called the Tampa Bay Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs, going over a distance of 1 1/16 mile on turf on 25 February, 2012, against 4-year-old and above males. The 2011 Grade 1 Kentucky Derby winner’s ultimate goal for his 2012 campaign is to run in t...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:40:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Under-new-ownership%2c-Sanagas-to-start-his-2012-campaign-in-the-San-Marcos-Stakes-a128372http://blogs.bettor.com/Under-new-ownership%2c-Sanagas-to-start-his-2012-campaign-in-the-San-Marcos-Stakes-a128372Under new ownership, Sanagas to start his 2012 campaign in the San Marcos Stakes The German bred 6-year-old gelding, Sanagas, after his dominating triumph in the Grade 1 Hollywood Turf Cup at Hollywood Park at 1 ½ miles on 19 November, 2011, got privately purchased by BC3 Thoroughbreds and David Bernsen, while Peter Miller has take over from Graham Motion as the gelding’s new trainer. The son of Lomitas, out of mare Scota by Marju, Sanagas will start his 2012 campaign under new o...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:33:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trickmeister-to-face-a-star-studded-lineup-in-the-Donn-Handicap-a128330http://blogs.bettor.com/Trickmeister-to-face-a-star-studded-lineup-in-the-Donn-Handicap-a128330Trickmeister to face a star studded lineup in the Donn Handicap  The undefeated 5-year-old Richard Dutrow trained, Trickmeister, will make his graded stakes debut in the Grade 1, $500,000 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park on 11 February, 2012. Richard Dutrow would be keeping his fingers crossed, because the decision to run, Trickmeister, in the Donn Handicap against a star studded lineup could turn out to be messy. However, if any horse was ready, and deserved to run against graded sta...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:10:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Del-Mar-still-missing-from-the-2013-venue-prospects-for-the-Breeders-Cup-a128314http://blogs.bettor.com/Del-Mar-still-missing-from-the-2013-venue-prospects-for-the-Breeders-Cup-a128314Del Mar still missing from the 2013 venue prospects for the Breeders’ Cup  Getting the honour to host the Breeders’ Cup is no small deal no matter how prestigious the race course or the venue itself is. The 2012 Breeders’ Cup will be hosted by, Santa Anita Park, and it will be a sixth time that the event will be hosted on the same course, it has been held before in 2008 and 2009. The other two prospects on the list were Churchill Downs and Belmont Park.  “We are thrilled to br...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-favourite-for-the-Game-Spirit-Chase-a128311http://blogs.bettor.com/Sprinter-Sacre-favourite-for-the-Game-Spirit-Chase-a128311Sprinter Sacre favourite for the Game Spirit Chase   Sprinter Sacre has been given a general 5 to 4 starting price for the Game Spirit Chase at Newbury in England on Saturday, February 11, 2012. However, the event remains under threat due to freezing temperatures throughout the country. Overall, eight entries have been confirmed for the event at Newbury. Last year’s winner, French Opera, is also likely to be a part of the chase, but his participation has not yet been finalised by traine...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Market-Rasen-and-Sedgefield-meetings-abandoned-due-to-bad-weather-a128309http://blogs.bettor.com/Market-Rasen-and-Sedgefield-meetings-abandoned-due-to-bad-weather-a128309Market Rasen and Sedgefield meetings abandoned due to bad weather   Bad weather continues to disrupt races in England, as the meetings in Sedgefield and Market Rasen were abandoned on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. An inspection was carried out on both tracks, and the organisers did not really have any other option, but to abandon the events. This was quite disappointing for them and the horse racing fans in England. Conditions at, Market Rasen were not good at all over the past few days,...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Australian-trainer%2c-Peter-Snowden%2c-to-train-the-Godolphin-horses-for-31st-March-night-for-the-first-time-in-history-a128308http://blogs.bettor.com/Australian-trainer%2c-Peter-Snowden%2c-to-train-the-Godolphin-horses-for-31st-March-night-for-the-first-time-in-history-a128308Australian trainer, Peter Snowden, to train the Godolphin horses for 31st March night for the first time in history Among the connecting strings of Godolphin Racing’s empire, is trainer Peter Snowden, who is responsible for the 250 horses that are stabled at Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum’s Darley stables in Australia. He was brought into the Godolphin network when Ingham’s (for whom Snowden used to work previously), bloodstock holdings were bought by Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley opera...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Lingfield-loses-Wednesday-card-due-to-freezing-temperatures-a128307http://blogs.bettor.com/Lingfield-loses-Wednesday-card-due-to-freezing-temperatures-a128307Lingfield loses Wednesday card due to freezing temperatures Lingfield became the latest victim of freezing temperatures in England, as the meeting at the venue on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 has been abandoned, leaving the horseracing fans dejected. The temperatures at the venue have been below freezing point for the past one week, and the organisers were helpless as Mother Nature unleashed its fury. They were hoping that the weather gets better, but things got even worse over the past fe...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:16:04 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Unkind-weather-likely-to-abandon-more-races-this-week-a128303http://blogs.bettor.com/Unkind-weather-likely-to-abandon-more-races-this-week-a128303Unkind weather likely to abandon more races this week The chances of horse racing events this week look bleak, as the poor weather is likely to make things problematic at different venues. Market Rasen and Sedgefield’s Tuesday cards have already been abandoned due to snow and frost. The two venues were scheduled to host many crucial competitions, and the horse racing fans would have been seriously disappointed with this news. The weather also spoiled the party at Carlisle, Lingfield and Lud...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:49 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainers-speculative-about-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-2012-Dubai-World-Cup-Carnival-a128302http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainers-speculative-about-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-2012-Dubai-World-Cup-Carnival-a128302Trainers speculative about the eighth fixture of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival    After losing the UAE Derby sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah on 26th March, 2011 by a nose, Master of Hounds is now stepping up for the Group 2, $250,000 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 on 9th February at the Meydan. This however would not be the first start of M De Kock’s trainee, as Master of Hounds has already raced his seasonal debut, and that also at Meydan on 12th&n...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Oscar-Whisky-enters-National-Hunt-Flat-race-a128301http://blogs.bettor.com/Oscar-Whisky-enters-National-Hunt-Flat-race-a128301Oscar Whisky enters National Hunt Flat race Fresh from his last two glorious victories, Oscar Whisky is going to run in Better Prices On Betfair Mobile “Jumpers Bumper” National Hunt Flat Race on Friday, February 10, to test the level of his preparations for next month’s Cheltenham Festival. In the 2 mile long Class 6 race at Kempton, the dashing horse will compete against 41 horses: Agitation,  Al Sirat ,  Amirico ,  Balustrade ,  Black Cache ,  Champion Court , &n...Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cyber-Secret-pointed-toward-the-Southwest-Stakes%2c-after-his-massive-win-in-an-allowance-race-a128146http://blogs.bettor.com/Cyber-Secret-pointed-toward-the-Southwest-Stakes%2c-after-his-massive-win-in-an-allowance-race-a128146Cyber Secret pointed toward the Southwest Stakes, after his massive win in an allowance race The newly turned 3-year-old colt, Cyber Secret, won his maiden at first asking, and got straight away pointed toward the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club at about 1 1/16 miles on dirt at Churchill Downs in his juvenile season. Much was expected of, Cyber Secret, in his first graded stakes race, but the Kentucky bred colt failed to make an impression as he got pushed aside to finish a distant seventh on t...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:58:07 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Ice-trained-Competent-and-Mike-Tomlinsons-under-charge%2c-Timely-Pursuit-to-compete-in-the-allowance-on-9th-February-at-Oaklawn-Park-a128135http://blogs.bettor.com/Tim-Ice-trained-Competent-and-Mike-Tomlinsons-under-charge%2c-Timely-Pursuit-to-compete-in-the-allowance-on-9th-February-at-Oaklawn-Park-a128135Tim Ice trained Competent and Mike Tomlinson’s under charge, Timely Pursuit to compete in the allowance on 9th February at Oaklawn Park The four-year-old Kentucky bred colt of Medaglia d’Oro out of Personal Girl, Competent is owned by James Mclngvale and is under training of Tim Ice. He is to race in an allowance race on 9th February at Oaklawn Park, over 1 1/16 miles, in a field of eight contenders. Competent will be ridden by Terry Thompson on 9th February. The trainer is proud to have...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:37:51 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mr-Commons-to-take-on-the-Kilroe-Mile-lineup-at-Santa-Anita-a128130http://blogs.bettor.com/Mr-Commons-to-take-on-the-Kilroe-Mile-lineup-at-Santa-Anita-a128130Mr. Commons to take on the Kilroe Mile lineup at Santa Anita If only Mr. Commons had a good trip at Churchill Downs last fall in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Mile on turf, then all the noise would translate into, the nation’s best turf miler going for the crown in the Grade 1, $300,000 Kilroe Mile, which is to be held at Santa Anita’s turf course on the Santa Anita Handicap undercard on 3 March, 2012. Though he made a mess of it on 5 November, 2011, but his ability and character weighs heav...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:30:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Newbury-hopeful-about-Saturdays-card-as-Richard-Osgood-reveals-the-ground-good-for-all-races-Horseracing-Update-a128128http://blogs.bettor.com/Newbury-hopeful-about-Saturdays-card-as-Richard-Osgood-reveals-the-ground-good-for-all-races-Horseracing-Update-a128128Newbury hopeful about Saturday’s card as Richard Osgood reveals the ground good for all races - Horseracing Update Newbury horseracing track hopes to host all eight fixtures of Saturday, February 11, successfully, as the temperature is likely to improve during the next couple of days. Earlier, there was great uncertainty about the weather and some of the racing experts feared that the weekend’s card would be abandoned. But the clerk of the course, Richard Osgood revealed last night tha...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:26:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Romans-hoping-for-a-winning-start-for-Shackleford-in-his-2012-seasonal-debut-in-the-Donn-Handicap-a128118http://blogs.bettor.com/Romans-hoping-for-a-winning-start-for-Shackleford-in-his-2012-seasonal-debut-in-the-Donn-Handicap-a128118Romans hoping for a winning start for Shackleford in his 2012 seasonal debut in the Donn Handicap Success has eluded the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes winner, Shackleford, ever since he won the biggest race of his career. The one of three horses, who ran all the three legs of the Triple Crown, came close to winning a race on three occasions last year. Dale Romans trained newly turned 4-year-old colt, Shackleford ran a big race in the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational, but got beat inches before the li...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:00 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Frankie-Dettori-proud-about-the-enviable-performance-of-Gamilati-in-UAE-1%2c000-Guineas-and-is-successful-into-the-seventh-fixture-of-the-Carnival-a128091http://blogs.bettor.com/Frankie-Dettori-proud-about-the-enviable-performance-of-Gamilati-in-UAE-1%2c000-Guineas-and-is-successful-into-the-seventh-fixture-of-the-Carnival-a128091Frankie Dettori proud about the enviable performance of Gamilati in UAE 1,000 Guineas and is successful into the seventh fixture of the Carnival Gamilati posted an astounding win on 3rd February in the UAE 1,000 Guineas, sponsored by Gulf News, at the Meydan racecourse. This race was her second start of the new season and a second victory too. Gamilati was ridden through the mile’s track by none other than Frankie Dettori, with whom Gamilati has won twice before. On 8th July 2011, Gami...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:40:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-and-owner-undecided-about-Denmans-fate-a128049http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-and-owner-undecided-about-Denmans-fate-a128049Trainer and owner undecided about Denman’s fate  Denman’s owner, Paul K Barber, and trainer, Paul Nicholls, have still not decided about the fate of the legendary horse after his retirement, which is due next Christmas. The 12-year-old gelding picked up a leg injury last year, rendering himself incapable to compete in the big events. He ran for the last time in April, 2011, and finished fifth sent as the 5-4 favourite. The veteran runner achieved his last victory in November, 2009. Sin...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:13:20 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ill-Have-Another-have-the-plans-laid-out-for-the-Grade-1%2c-Santa-Anita-Derby-on-7th-April-at-Santa-Anita-Park-a128048http://blogs.bettor.com/Ill-Have-Another-have-the-plans-laid-out-for-the-Grade-1%2c-Santa-Anita-Derby-on-7th-April-at-Santa-Anita-Park-a128048I’ll Have Another have the plans laid out for the Grade 1, Santa Anita Derby on 7th April at Santa Anita Park  I’ll Have Another, the three-year-old Kentucky bred colt of Flower Alley, out of Arch’s Gal Edith, is trained by Doug O’Neill, and the colt is owned by Paul Reddam. Aligning his next objective, the connections are sending him for the Grade 1, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby on 7th April, 2012, at Santa Anita Park, which will be raced over 1 1/8 miles. The connections hav...Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:11:45 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Aqueduct-steps-into-a-profitable-new-season-a127993http://blogs.bettor.com/Aqueduct-steps-into-a-profitable-new-season-a127993Aqueduct steps into a profitable new season Compared to the 2011 season, the New York Racing Association has started off with a kick at the dawn of the new season with money flowing in due to the extension in facilities along with horse racing friendly weather that has promised a constant stream of audience. There has been a 2.7% boost in the average daily on track handle from the previous year, which measures up to $806,811. There have been relatively less cancellations during, 2012, at t...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:52:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/What-A-Friend%2c-Tidal-Bay-among-entries-for-Saturdays-Denman-Chase-at-Newbury-a127992http://blogs.bettor.com/What-A-Friend%2c-Tidal-Bay-among-entries-for-Saturdays-Denman-Chase-at-Newbury-a127992What A Friend, Tidal Bay among entries for Saturday’s Denman Chase at Newbury  Paul Nicholls’ trained, What A Friend and Tidal Bay are among the 11 entries for the imminent Betfair Denman Chase, to be held at Newbury on Saturday, February 11. The trainer will also be represented by, Aiteen Thirtythree, who was a bit unimpressive during his last couple of outings. Cheltenham Gold Cup hero, Long Run is being considered as the most favourite to clinch the victory. Nicky Henderson’s star...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:52:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Saturdays-fixture-abandoned-due-to-frozen-course-at-Sandown-a127977http://blogs.bettor.com/Saturdays-fixture-abandoned-due-to-frozen-course-at-Sandown-a127977Saturday’s fixture abandoned due to frozen course at Sandown The bad weather in England has affected racecourses all around the country with abandonment issues of races are at large, as Sandown is the latest case. A few parts of the racecourse turned frozen after a chilly Thursday night, and therefore the officials at Sandown decided to cancel the show. The venue was scheduled to host seven big races this weekend. The card included Betfred "Double Delight" Contenders Hurdle, Betf...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:23:46 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ruby-Walsh-set-to-partner-Zarkandar-in-the-Betfair-Hurdle-Horse-Racing-Update-a127976http://blogs.bettor.com/Ruby-Walsh-set-to-partner-Zarkandar-in-the-Betfair-Hurdle-Horse-Racing-Update-a127976Ruby Walsh set to partner Zarkandar in the Betfair Hurdle   Veteran jockey, Ruby Walsh, is all set to ride, Zarkandar, in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in England on Saturday, February 11, 2012. This news was broken by Paul Nicholls, trainer of Zarkandar, who was hopeful that this combination will prove to be a lethal one at Newbury. He further went onto welcome jockey, Daryl Jacob in his team as well. After strengthening his team, a very confident Nicholls tweeted, “After discussing...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Emma-Lavelle-eyeing-Kim-Muir-Challenge-Cup-with-Qianshan-Leader-a127975http://blogs.bettor.com/Emma-Lavelle-eyeing-Kim-Muir-Challenge-Cup-with-Qianshan-Leader-a127975Emma Lavelle eyeing Kim Muir Challenge Cup with Qianshan Leader  Trainer Emma Lavelle has set Kim Muir Challenge Cup as Qianshan Leader’s immediate target in next month’s Cheltenham Festival. The eight-year-old gelding could only manage to seal fifth place in the Sky Bet Chase, last month. The Irish horse was not fluent in the middle of the track during the race, and failed to trouble the leaders. Jockey, Jack Doyle was also unable to perk up the speed, and as a result the 13 to 2 choic...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:43 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainers-to-battle-again-in-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-Round-II-on-9th-February-at-the-Meydan-a127973http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainers-to-battle-again-in-the-Group-2%2c-Al-Maktoum-Challenge-Round-II-on-9th-February-at-the-Meydan-a127973Trainers to battle again in the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II on 9th February at the Meydan  The trainers who are gifted with ace runner for almost all the races being held at the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival, are now rolling up their sleeves for the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II on 9th February at Meydan which is to be raced over 1 3/16 miles. The most prominent trainers who have the highlighting entries for the event include Mahmood Al Zarooni, Saeed bi...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Grands-Crus-ready-for-a-4th-straight-win-at-Newbury-a127972http://blogs.bettor.com/Grands-Crus-ready-for-a-4th-straight-win-at-Newbury-a127972Grands Crus ready for a 4th straight win at Newbury The talented hurdler, Grands Crus, is looking to accomplish a 4th straight victory in Don’t Settle For Less Novices’ Chase on Saturday, February 11 at Newbury. Prior to this, the David Pipe-trained gelding registered a marvellous hat-trick in November-December. 2011. The dashing horse won Steel Plate And Sections Novices’ Chase, GPG Novices’ Chase and Williamhill.Com Feltham Novices’ Chase on the trot last fall. The gray geldi...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-Racing-prepares-for-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-2012-Dubai-World-Cup-Carnival-a127971http://blogs.bettor.com/Godolphin-Racing-prepares-for-the-eighth-fixture-of-the-2012-Dubai-World-Cup-Carnival-a127971Godolphin Racing prepares for the eighth fixture of the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival The eighth fixture of the Dubai World Cup Carnival falls on the 9th of February, and the feature race on the card is the Group 2, Al Maktoum Challenge Round II which will be accompanied by the Group 3, UAE 2,000 Guineas along with the Group 3, Firebreak Stakes. The rest of the day is filled up with three other handicaps. For all the six races on the card, Godolphin Racing has entered a good thirty-e...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:58 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Hold-Fast-to-warm-up-for-Cheltenham-Festival-in-Super-Saturday-a127967http://blogs.bettor.com/Hold-Fast-to-warm-up-for-Cheltenham-Festival-in-Super-Saturday-a127967Hold Fast to warm up for Cheltenham Festival in Super Saturday  Fresh from his grand victory in the 32red Handicap Chase of January 7, Hold Fast is going to test his credentials in the coming weekend’s Betfair Super Saturday Chase for the upcoming high-voltage clashes of the Cheltenham Festival. On February 11, the novice horse will face tough opponents in the 2 miles and 1 furlong long Grade 2 race. It will be an acid test of his preparation for the Queen Mother Champion Chase which is...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Dubai-World-Cup-night-becomes-even-richer-a127966http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Dubai-World-Cup-night-becomes-even-richer-a127966The Dubai World Cup night becomes even richer Being the richest and most alluring night for horse racing, the Dubai World Cup night has now been coupled with a hundred percent increase in the prize money of Pick Seven along with the Al Basti Equiworld Lucky Draw. Malih Lahej Al Basti who is the Board Member of the Meydan Group and Dubai Racing Club said, “The Dubai World Cup serves as truly an international event for the biggest stars of horseracing. The night offers the highest level of rac...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:37 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Martin-Jones-looking-for-further-success-after-already-being-rated-as-among-the-top-ten-stables-at-Santa-Anita-a127963http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Martin-Jones-looking-for-further-success-after-already-being-rated-as-among-the-top-ten-stables-at-Santa-Anita-a127963Trainer Martin Jones looking for further success after his stable ranked among the top ten at Santa Anita Trainer Martin Jones’s stable is already oozing with success ever since the new season has begun as three different horses of his have won at three different instances. Compari won the Sensational Star Stakes on 28th January then, Unzip Me gave a spectacular performance in the Wishing Well Stakes on 29th January, and lastly, Zackn’mat won a maiden stakes on 2nd February a...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:21 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/The-Wetherby-meeting-abandoned-due-to-freezing-temperatures-a127961http://blogs.bettor.com/The-Wetherby-meeting-abandoned-due-to-freezing-temperatures-a127961The Wetherby meeting abandoned due to freezing temperatures The Wetherby meeting on Saturday, February 4, 2012 has been abandoned following bad weather conditions in England over the past one week. The decision was taken after an inspection was held at the track, and the organisers admitted there was absolutely no chance of racing. Unfortunately for the horse racing fans and the punters at Wetherby, the racecourse was frozen for the past few days, and it did not improve, as the temperat...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:20:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Baby-Run-to-contest-through-the-season-after-recovering-from-the-minor-leg-injury-a127959http://blogs.bettor.com/Baby-Run-to-contest-through-the-season-after-recovering-from-the-minor-leg-injury-a127959Baby Run to contest through the season after recovering from a minor leg injury  Baby Run, the twelve-year-old French bred of Baby Turk, out of Run For Laborie, is owned and trained by Nigel Twiston Davies. The gelding has already missed the entire racing season of 2007 and 2008, thus being injured is nothing novel for Baby Run, owing to yet another injury, though minor, the twelve-year-old is bound to miss on the current races. "It's a minor leg injury and he's had bad legs all...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:19:44 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Wolverhampton-ready-to-host-Mondays-card-a127958http://blogs.bettor.com/Wolverhampton-ready-to-host-Mondays-card-a127958Wolverhampton ready to host Monday’s card The Wolverhampton horseracing track is quite ready to host all the races scheduled for Monday, February 6, according to the course clerk, Emma Marley. Due to heavy snowfalls, and falling temperatures, the ground managers had to call off Saturday’s meeting halfway. Throughout Sunday, the track received continuous snow and frost, and there was great uncertainty about the Monday’s meeting. However, Marley revealed last night that the ground staff had t...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:19:33 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Musselburgh%2c-Fontwell-to-be-inspected-before-Sundays-meetings-a127957http://blogs.bettor.com/Musselburgh%2c-Fontwell-to-be-inspected-before-Sundays-meetings-a127957Musselburgh, Fontwell to be inspected before Sunday’s meetings  According to the officials at Fontwell and Musselburgh, Sunday’s meetings will take place only after the inspection of the racecourses. The conditions are not good at Fontwell, where the temperature has plummeted to -5.5C on Thursday night. Moreover, the state of the track is likely to get worse, as snow fall is forecasted for Saturday night. The management is not ready to take any sort of risk and thus, they called for an...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:19:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Beating-Zenyattas-record-becomes-the-next-target-for-Black-Caviar%2c-who-is-heading-for-the-Dubai-World-Cup-night-on-31st-March-at-Meydan-a127955http://blogs.bettor.com/Beating-Zenyattas-record-becomes-the-next-target-for-Black-Caviar%2c-who-is-heading-for-the-Dubai-World-Cup-night-on-31st-March-at-Meydan-a127955Beating Zenyatta’s record becomes the next target for Black Caviar, who is heading for the Dubai World Cup on 31st March at Meydan The unbeaten six-year-old Australian mare of Bel Esprit out of Helsinge, Black Caviar is owned by Werrett Bloodstock and is trained by Peter G. Moody. Keeping up with her last two years’ trend, Black Caviar yet again settled into her new season by posting a victory. She won the Grade 2, Australia Stakes on 27thJanuary at Moonee Valley, raced over six furlon...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:19:08 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-storms-to-victory-in-the-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a127952http://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-storms-to-victory-in-the-Tied-Cottage-Chase-a127952Sizing Europe storms to victory in the Tied Cottage Chase   Sizing Europe ran to an impressive victory in the Tied Cottage Chase at Punchestown in Ireland on Sunday, February 5, 2012. He did not allow any other horse to come anyway close to him, winning the race by a staggering 15 lengths. The 10-year-old horse will now be eying the Champion Chase at Cheltenham in England on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The big event has attracted 19 runners so far with some very good runners such as Al...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:18:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Synchronised-heading-for-his-second-successive-Grade-1-in-the-Hennessy-Gold-Cup-on-12th-February-at-Leopardstown-a127951http://blogs.bettor.com/Synchronised-heading-for-his-second-successive-Grade-1-in-the-Hennessy-Gold-Cup-on-12th-February-at-Leopardstown-a127951Synchronised heading for his second successive Grade 1 in the Hennessy Gold Cup on 12th February at Leopardstown  The Irish bred nine-year-old bay gelding, Sadler’s Wells colt Synchronised, out of Mayasta, is owned by John McManus and is under training Jonjo O’Neill. The winner of the Grade 1, Lexus Chase is being pointed for the Grade 1, Hennessy Gold Cup on 12th February at Leopardstown which will be raced over three miles. The race has attracted a lineup of seventeen runne...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:17:48 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Setsuko-keeping-his-powder-dry-for-the-Santa-Anita-Handicap-a127886http://blogs.bettor.com/Setsuko-keeping-his-powder-dry-for-the-Santa-Anita-Handicap-a127886Setsuko keeping his powder dry for the Santa Anita Handicap Things are going to get real interesting if the magical gelding he is turning out to be, Game on Dude, snubs a trip to Dubai to participate in the Group 1 $10 million Dubai World Cup on 31 March, 2012, at Meydan, and stays home to defend his title in the Grade 1, $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap at Santa Anita. The reason why  things will get interesting because there will be revenge on the cards, when the runner up of the race...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:52:47 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Creative-Cause-will-take-on-Drill-and-Secret-Circle-in-his-seasonal-debut%2c-in-the-Grade-2-San-Vicente-Stakes-a127875http://blogs.bettor.com/Creative-Cause-will-take-on-Drill-and-Secret-Circle-in-his-seasonal-debut%2c-in-the-Grade-2-San-Vicente-Stakes-a127875Creative Cause will take on Drill and Secret Circle in his seasonal debut, in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes Heinz Steinmann’s, Creative Cause, was third best at Churchill Downs last fall when he participated in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at about 1 1/16 miles to winner Hansen and runner up Union Rags. Mike Harrington trained 3-year-old colt is now preparing for his first start of the new campaign in the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes on 19 February, 2012, at Santa Anita Park over at 7 f...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:27:01 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ill-Have-Another-came-off-the-sidelines-to-upset-the-Robert-B-Lewis-Stakes-field-a127861http://blogs.bettor.com/Ill-Have-Another-came-off-the-sidelines-to-upset-the-Robert-B-Lewis-Stakes-field-a127861I’ll Have Another came off the sidelines to upset the Robert B. Lewis Stakes field The most fascinating thing about horseracing is that you can never write any horse off, no matter what the field, no matter who has been given what starting price, and no matter if a horse has won just a maiden special weight race out of 3 starts and coming off a 5 month layoff, making his seasonal debut and going around two turns for the first time in his career, he can still creep up from behind and give al...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:42:41 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Union-Rags-posts-an-impressive-work-before-tackling-Hansen-in-the-Fountain-of-Youth-Stakes-a127848http://blogs.bettor.com/Union-Rags-posts-an-impressive-work-before-tackling-Hansen-in-the-Fountain-of-Youth-Stakes-a127848Union Rags posts an impressive work before tackling Hansen in the Fountain of Youth Stakes The horseracing world is going to be rocked when the two juvenile protagonists of the past year battle it out for supremacy in their respective sophomore season, and these two main characters are Hansen and Union Rags, who will write the script of their division as the year unfold. It was Hansen, who was expected to at least keep going with the same momentum he entered the new campaign, but his perfe...Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:51:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Mr-Prankster-goes-2-up-in-as-many-starts-in-the-new-season-after-winning-the-WEBN-Stakes-a127670http://blogs.bettor.com/Mr-Prankster-goes-2-up-in-as-many-starts-in-the-new-season-after-winning-the-WEBN-Stakes-a127670Mr. Prankster goes 2 up in as many starts in the new season after winning the WEBN Stakes The Michael Maker trained 3-year-old colt, Mr. Prankster continues to fly high in his sophomore season, as he has gone 2 races undefeated in his 2012 campaign, and recently posted a magnificent win in the $50,000 WEBN Stakes, answering his critics over going two turns in style by posting a massive seven and a half length victory over Phantom Fury, over a distance of 1 mile at Turfway Park on 4 February,...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:23:40 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alternation-kicks-off-his-new-campaign-with-a-victory-in-the-Essex-Handicap-a127654http://blogs.bettor.com/Alternation-kicks-off-his-new-campaign-with-a-victory-in-the-Essex-Handicap-a127654Alternation kicks off his new campaign with a victory in the Essex Handicap The 4-year-old colt, Alternation, started his 2011 campaign at Oaklawn Park, with a couple of victories in an allowance race and an allowance/optional claimer, and then sent as the leading contender in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, where he failed to make an impact as he finished fifth on the day. Alternation kicked off his 2012 campaign at the same venue, but this time in a race that eluded him last year. However, he...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:40:18 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Ultimate-Eagle-won-the-Strub-Stakes-for-fun-for-owner-B-J-Wright-and-trainer-Michael-Pender-a127643http://blogs.bettor.com/Ultimate-Eagle-won-the-Strub-Stakes-for-fun-for-owner-B-J-Wright-and-trainer-Michael-Pender-a127643Ultimate Eagle won the Strub Stakes for fun for owner B. J. Wright and trainer Michael Pender It was all Tapizar, going into the Grade 2, $200,000 Strub Stakes, but Ultimate Eagle turned the tables on him, as he ran away to a massive win on many accounts at Santa Anita Park, under jockey M. Pedroza, on 4 February, 2012, at about 1 1/8 miles. Against seven other 4-year-old males, Ultimate Eagle, after making 3 early starts of his career on synthetic surface and then opting for grass for his nex...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:05:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-made-it-look-easy-when-he-cruised-past-his-opponents-in-the-San-Antonia-Stakes-a127629http://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-made-it-look-easy-when-he-cruised-past-his-opponents-in-the-San-Antonia-Stakes-a127629Game on Dude made it look easy when he cruised past his opponents in  the San Antonia Stakes The dark brown 5-year-old gelding, Game on Dude, was in bit of a bother when he hopped slightly in a bit of a slow start, under jockey Chantal Sutherland, breaking for the Grade 2, $200,000 San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita Park’s dirt course on 5 February, 2012, but did it easily in the end to win the 1 1/8 mile test and his seasonal debut in style to announce his arrival for the new campai...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:26:11 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Horse-of-the-Year%2c-Havre-de-Grace-at-Fair-Grounds%2c-about-to-head-for-her-seasonal-debut-a127604http://blogs.bettor.com/Horse-of-the-Year%2c-Havre-de-Grace-at-Fair-Grounds%2c-about-to-head-for-her-seasonal-debut-a127604Horse of the Year, Havre de Grace at Fair Grounds, about to head for her seasonal debut   The five-year-old Kentucky bred mare of Saint Liam out of Easter Bunnette, Havre de Grace is owned by Rick Porter who belongs to the Fox Hill Farms and is trained by Larry Jones. She topped off her 2011 campaign by winning the Eclipse Award for the Horse of the Year. She stands out to be the third female horse to have won the Horse of the Year consecutively. In 2010, the Horse of the Year was Zeny...Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:57:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Soaring-Empire-to-take-on-a-tough-field-in-the-Donn-Handicap-at-Gulfstream-Park-a127501http://blogs.bettor.com/Soaring-Empire-to-take-on-a-tough-field-in-the-Donn-Handicap-at-Gulfstream-Park-a127501Soaring Empire to take on a tough field in the Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park Soaring Empire came back to the races after an absence of 5 months, and straight away went against the dangerous Jackson Bend, in the Grade 3 Hal’s Hope Stakes, and finished fourth on 14 January, 2012. His last race of the 2011 season was the Majestic Light Stakes at Monmouth Park on 31 July, 2011, and he won that race convincingly. Ol Memorial Stable and C. E. Glasscock owned 5-year-old, Soaring Empire, is...Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:38:57 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alternation-to-make-a-return-to-Oaklawn-Park-in-the-Essex-Handicap-a127498http://blogs.bettor.com/Alternation-to-make-a-return-to-Oaklawn-Park-in-the-Essex-Handicap-a127498Alternation to make a return to Oaklawn Park in the Essex Handicap The 4-year-old colt, Alternation, has raced 3 times at the Oaklawn Park racecourse over the venue’s dirt course, and right now he stands at 2 wins off 3 starts there, and the last time he was seen there making a desperate attempt to challenge the leaders,  coming way off pace under jockey L Quinonez in the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, but finished fifth to winner, Archarcharch, was on 16 April, 2011, at about 1 1/8 miles....Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:12:34 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-look-to-blast-off-in-the-San-Antonio-Stakes%2c-leading-up-to-the-Big-A-to-defend-his-title-a127497http://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-look-to-blast-off-in-the-San-Antonio-Stakes%2c-leading-up-to-the-Big-A-to-defend-his-title-a127497Game on Dude look to blast off in the San Antonio Stakes, leading up to the Big A to defend his title Game on Dude is returning to his favourite track, where he has always done well, the Santa Anita Park, and it is only fair to the horse, who had a reasonably well 2011, that he kicks things off in the 2012 season over his favourite surface and familiar surroundings. The red carpet will be rolled out for Bob Baffert trained horse, when he comes out on 5 February, 2012, to participate in the S...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:37:35 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Amazombie-owned-the-Santa-Anita-track-after-the-fastest-drill-of-the-day-on-3-February-a127494http://blogs.bettor.com/Amazombie-owned-the-Santa-Anita-track-after-the-fastest-drill-of-the-day-on-3-February-a127494Amazombie owned the Santa Anita track after the fastest drill of the day on 3 February The Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint winning 6-year-old sprinter, Amazombie, has picked up the pace significantly as he prepares for his seasonal debut in the Grade 2, $200,000 San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita on 25 February, 2012. Trained and co-owned by Bill Spawr, Amazombie turned in his recent workout at Santa Anita on 3 February, 2012, and topped the Santa Anita work tab by going six furlongs in 1 min...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:05:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Willie-Mullins-disappointed-with-Clonmel-result-a127484http://blogs.bettor.com/Willie-Mullins-disappointed-with-Clonmel-result-a127484Willie Mullins disappointed with Clonmel result   Willie Mullins was dejected after his horses, The Midnight Club and Cooldine, failed to make an impression at the Clonmel Festival Week Chase in Ireland on Thursday, February 2, 2012. They finished third and fourth, respectively. Both these horses are lined up for the Grand National at Aintree in England on Saturday, April 14, 2012. They have got good records in chase events, but were unable to fight for victory yesterday. Surprising on...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:42 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Manuel-Ortiz-speculative-about-Beer-Meisters-chances-in-the-Grade-2%2c-Strub-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Santa-Anita-Park-a127481http://blogs.bettor.com/Trainer-Manuel-Ortiz-speculative-about-Beer-Meisters-chances-in-the-Grade-2%2c-Strub-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Santa-Anita-Park-a127481Trainer Manuel Ortiz speculative about Beer Meister’s chances in the Grade 2, Strub Stakes on 4th February at Santa Anita Park  The four-year-old Kentucky bred son of Pleasant Tap out of Nanas Cozy Account, Beer Meister, who is owned by William A Burns and Jim Egger has been entered for the Grade 2, Strub Stakes on 4th February at Santa Anita Park that will be raced over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt. The race has attracted a solid field of seven participants. The four-y...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-to-weigh-himself-in-Cottage-Chase-a127480http://blogs.bettor.com/Sizing-Europe-to-weigh-himself-in-Cottage-Chase-a127480Sizing Europe to see where he stands in the Cottage Chase  Sizing Europe is set to test his credentials in Sunday’s Boylesports.com Tied Cottage Chase before the Cheltenham Festival. In the Grade 2 event at Punchestown, the black gelding will compete against Big Zeb and Imperial Shabra on a 2 mile long flat track. Though each of Sizing Europe’s two rivals possesses immense talent, and vast experience but trainer, Henry De Bromhead, is hopeful of his big run this weekend. Bromhead clai...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:27 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Catterick-meeting-under-doubt%2c-after-a-second-inspection-called-for-today-a127479http://blogs.bettor.com/Catterick-meeting-under-doubt%2c-after-a-second-inspection-called-for-today-a127479Catterick meeting in doubt, after a second inspection to be called for today   A second inspection is scheduled at Catterick on Friday, February 3, 2012. The meeting is under threat due to freezing temperatures, which have affected quite a few racecourses. Seven races were scheduled to take place at Catterick, but things do not look good at the moment. Fiona Needham, clerk of the track, said that only one inspection was not enough to judge the conditions. She went onto say that the co...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:22 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Star-Guitar-to-race-his-seasonal-debut-in-the-200%2c000-Premier-Night-Championship-on-4th-February-at-Delta-Downs-a127477http://blogs.bettor.com/Star-Guitar-to-race-his-seasonal-debut-in-the-200%2c000-Premier-Night-Championship-on-4th-February-at-Delta-Downs-a127477Star Guitar to race his seasonal debut in the $200,000 Premier Night Championship on 4th February at Delta Downs  The seven-year-old Louisiana bred horse of Quiet American out of Minit Towinit, Star Guitar is owned by Brittlyn Stable Incorporation. The start of his career dates back to November 2007 which comprises of twenty-seven starts, out of which he has been successful in twenty-one. He is being pointed toward the $200,000 Premier Night Championship on 4th February at De...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:14 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Cue-Card-to-run-at-Newbury-before-Arkle-Chase-a127476http://blogs.bettor.com/Cue-Card-to-run-at-Newbury-before-Arkle-Chase-a127476Cue Card to run at Newbury before Arkle Chase  Cue Card is all set to make one final outing before the high profile Arkle Chase, as he will run in the Game Spirit Chase, to be held at Newbury next weekend. The trainer and connections are looking to make the best use of this opportunity to prepare their six-year-old for next month’s Arkle Chase. On the final day of 2011, Cue Card displayed a phenomenal performance to seal first place in the Betfred Goals Galore Novices' Chase at Newbury...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:10 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Zagora-to-counter-Keertana-on-4th-February-at-Tampa-Bay-Downs-in-the-Grade-3%2c-150%2c000-Endeavour-Stakes-a127474http://blogs.bettor.com/Zagora-to-counter-Keertana-on-4th-February-at-Tampa-Bay-Downs-in-the-Grade-3%2c-150%2c000-Endeavour-Stakes-a127474Zagora to counter Keertana on 4th February at Tampa Bay Downs in the Grade 3, $150,000 Endeavour Stakes Zagora is French bred owned by Martin Schwartz and is a five-year-old mare of Green Tune out of Zaneton. She is headed for the Grade 3, $150,000 Endeavour Stakes on 4th February at Tampa Bay Downs which will be raced over a distance of 1 1/16 miles and is good to go with a lineup of ten contestants. Zagora raced twice through 2010, on 13th June she finished fifth in the Gr...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:55:02 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Entries-for-Cheltenham-festival-announced-a127472http://blogs.bettor.com/Entries-for-Cheltenham-festival-announced-a127472Entries for Cheltenham festival announced  The entries for different events in next month’s Cheltenham festival have been revealed. Every single competition has a strong line-up and thus, the horse racing fans will have a lot of entertainment at Cheltenham. Among the 91 entries for William Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle are Steps to Freedom, Cinders And Ashes, and Darlan. Alongside other high profile participants, the aforementioned trio will be the centre of attention. Steps To Freedom,...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:54:54 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/UAE-1%2c000-Guineas-trends-might-be-in-for-a-change-in-2012-a127469http://blogs.bettor.com/UAE-1%2c000-Guineas-trends-might-be-in-for-a-change-in-2012-a127469UAE 1,000 Guineas trends might be in for a change in 2012  Trends and favourites of the races can get deceiving at times, but for the UAE 1,000 Guineas, it is more as if the host country just cannot keep its hands off the trophy. The local trainer of Godolphin Racing, Saeed bin Suroor, has won the race seven times through the eleven years that it has been raced. Specifically the first five years since, 2001 were as if devoted for the UAE horses. It was in 2006 that the British trainer...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:54:15 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Chepstow-meeting-subject-to-inspection-a127465http://blogs.bettor.com/Chepstow-meeting-subject-to-inspection-a127465Chepstow meeting subject to inspection   Freezing temperatures might disrupt races at Chepstow on Friday, February 3, 2012. The course will be inspected before the organisers come up with any final decision. At the moment, frost covers are on, as the weather is expected to get colder. The organisers at Chepstow are hopeful that the races go on as per schedule, but they will have to wait for the conditions to improve. Clerk of the track, Keith Otteson stated, “We have called a precautio...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:53:36 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Calibrachoa-to-contest-for-the-Grade-3%2c-150%2c000-Toboggan-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduct-a127464http://blogs.bettor.com/Calibrachoa-to-contest-for-the-Grade-3%2c-150%2c000-Toboggan-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduct-a127464Calibrachoa to contest for the Grade 3, $150,000 Toboggan Stakes on 4thFebruary at Aqueduct  The five-year-old Kentucky bred horse of Southern Image out of Fort Lauderdale, Calibrachoa is owned by Mike Repole, who owns Repole Stable and the horse is under Todd Pletcher’s training. The horse has been pointed for the Grade 3, $150,000 Toboggan Stakes that will be raced on 4th February at Aqueduct over a distance of six furlongs on dirt. In 2009, Calibrachoa came third in an allowanc...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:53:32 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Struthers-keen-to-solve-whip-issue-before-Cheltenham-Festival-a127462http://blogs.bettor.com/Paul-Struthers-keen-to-solve-whip-issue-before-Cheltenham-Festival-a127462Paul Struthers keen to solve whip issue before Cheltenham Festival  The forthcoming Chief Executive of Professional Jockeys Association, Paul Struthers, is hell-bent to find an agreeable solution to the issue of using whip by riders before the advent of Cheltenham Festival. The high-profile festival consisting of four days is scheduled to start on March 13. Beginning from William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, each day will have six races till the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Chal...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:53:23 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Anthony-Dutrow-trained-Candyman-E-and-Todd-Pletcher-conditioned-Calibrachoa-among-the-old-sprinters-for-the-Grade-3%2c-Toboggan-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduc-a127457http://blogs.bettor.com/Anthony-Dutrow-trained-Candyman-E-and-Todd-Pletcher-conditioned-Calibrachoa-among-the-old-sprinters-for-the-Grade-3%2c-Toboggan-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduc-a127457Anthony Dutrow trained Candyman E and Todd Pletcher conditioned Calibrachoa among the old sprinters for the Grade 3, Toboggan Stakes on 4th February at Aqueduct  The Grade 3, $150,000 Toboggan Stakes succeeded in attracting a competitive lineup of eight older sprinters with the top of the line contenders being Calibrachoa and Candyman E. It will be held on 4th February at Aqueduct. Both the horses have been off the tracks since quite a while. The five-year-old Kentucky bred...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:52:59 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Steven-Burridge-seeking-further-success-by-entering-Captain-Obvious-in-the-Group-3%2c-Al-Shindagha-Sprint-on-3rd-February-at-Meydan-a127456http://blogs.bettor.com/Steven-Burridge-seeking-further-success-by-entering-Captain-Obvious-in-the-Group-3%2c-Al-Shindagha-Sprint-on-3rd-February-at-Meydan-a127456Steven Burridge seeking further success by entering Captain Obvious in the Group 3, Al Shindagha Sprint on 3rd February at Meydan    The Singapore based trainer Steven Burridge is extending his representation to a sixth horse for the 2012 Dubai World Cup Carnival by sending, Captain Obvious, for the Group 3, Al Shindagha Sprint sponsored by Gulf News on 3rd February at the Meydan. The seven-year-old grey gelding of Verglas out of Shathor, Captain Obvious is owned by Milton...Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:51:05 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Prospective-ready-to-go-two-in-two-at-Tampa-Bay-Downs-in-the-Sam-F-Davis-Stakes-a127142http://blogs.bettor.com/Prospective-ready-to-go-two-in-two-at-Tampa-Bay-Downs-in-the-Sam-F-Davis-Stakes-a127142Prospective ready to go two in two at Tampa Bay Downs in the Sam F. Davis Stakes Woodbine, Churchill Downs and then Tampa Bay Downs, cannot say his lone start at Churchill Downs was a reflection of Prospective’s ability to run down a crown and set the tracks ablaze, but the three-year-old colt has come a long way since then and he is back on winning ways, loving every way at Tampa Bay Downs, and there is no reason to break up the love affair. Exiting a victory at Tampa Bay Downs, Prospe...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:19:12 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Don-Perico-wins-after-losing-six-in-the-Black-Rock-Purse-at-Santa-Anitas-hillside-turf-course-a127127http://blogs.bettor.com/Don-Perico-wins-after-losing-six-in-the-Black-Rock-Purse-at-Santa-Anitas-hillside-turf-course-a127127Don Perico wins after losing six in the Black Rock Purse at Santa Anita’s hillside turf course The 5-year-old gelded son of In Excess, Don Perico, snapped a massive losing streak on when he posted his second career win on 2 February, 2012, at about six and a half furlongs against California Breds in the $59,750 Black Rock Purse over at Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Ridden by Joel Rosario, Dan Perico broke six race losing streak after a win in his maiden special weight race back in 20...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:50:53 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Todd-Pletcher-will-test-out-another-Derby-prospect-called-Ecabroni-in-the-Sam-F-Davis-Stakes-a127109http://blogs.bettor.com/Todd-Pletcher-will-test-out-another-Derby-prospect-called-Ecabroni-in-the-Sam-F-Davis-Stakes-a127109Todd Pletcher will test out another Derby prospect called Ecabroni in the Sam F. Davis Stakes Trainer Todd Pletcher is the kind who keeps his options open, and with the Triple Crown around the corner, you would expect him to be ready with his slew of three-year-olds. As time draws closer, Todd Pletcher will shuffle and look at his options more closely based on the starts his new sophomore string produced, going into the first leg. With already promising prospects like Algorithms, Discreet Da...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:15:29 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-on-his-way-to-either-Dubai-or-stay-at-Santa-Anita-to-defend-his-title-a127092http://blogs.bettor.com/Game-on-Dude-on-his-way-to-either-Dubai-or-stay-at-Santa-Anita-to-defend-his-title-a127092Game on Dude on his way to either Dubai or stay at Santa Anita to defend his title Game on Dude, for the Grade 2 San Antonia Stakes could pose some serious questions for his large ownership group, that may after the race point him towards the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap, to defend his title there, or ship him to Dubai to participate in the World Cup on 31 March, 2012. The only problem in going to Dubai for Game on Dude is that the World Cup is scheduled at Meydan, and it will be run over syn...Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:40:56 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Randy-Morses-stables-get-extended-for-good-a127046http://blogs.bettor.com/Randy-Morses-stables-get-extended-for-good-a127046Randy Morse’s stables get extended for good The trainer of millionaire horses such as, Jonesboro and Morluc, Randy Morse is bound to become more prominent than ever. His stables and studs are not only going to flood with new horses but that all those horses are well-bred. The amount very easily might go up to forty. “I’ve got a lot more young horses that could turn out to be something”, he said. “Last year everything went right,” Morse said of Oaklawn. “Every time we entered one, we got i...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:38 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Towcester-card-abandoned-due-to-frozen-racecourse-a127044http://blogs.bettor.com/Towcester-card-abandoned-due-to-frozen-racecourse-a127044Towcester card abandoned due to frozen racecourse Frozen ground at Towcester forced the officials to abandon Thursday’s race card. The track was certainly not fit for the competition and therefore, the venue management was left with no option but to go for cancellation. While the Towcester card has been called off, as the Wincanton track is under scrutiny at the moment. The racecourse was declared well enough for the contests, when examined on Wednesday morning. However, since the condition...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:26 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Sandown-clerks-not-sure-of-Saturdays-card-a127042http://blogs.bettor.com/Sandown-clerks-not-sure-of-Saturdays-card-a127042Sandown clerks not sure of Saturday’s card The curators and clerks of Sandown horseracing course are not sure whether they will be able to host the fixtures for Saturday, February 4 or not, as there is enough frost on the ground due to falling temperatures. There are 7 races scheduled at Sandown on the weekend from 1:25 to 4:40. These events include: 1: Betfred "Double Delight" Contenders Hurdle (Listed Race) Cl1 2m110y 2: Betfred "When Both Teams Score" Handi...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:16 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Alpha-among-the-brightest-prospects-for-the-Grade-3%2c-Withers-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduct%2c-after-the-Count-Fleet-Stakes-a127040http://blogs.bettor.com/Alpha-among-the-brightest-prospects-for-the-Grade-3%2c-Withers-Stakes-on-4th-February-at-Aqueduct%2c-after-the-Count-Fleet-Stakes-a127040Alpha among the brightest prospects for the Grade 3, Withers Stakes on 4th February at Aqueduct, after the Count Fleet Stakes The three-year-old bay colt, Alpha’s connections have a little different planning this year round, as their decision to get the colt of Bernardini out of Munnaya entered for the Grade 3, $200,000 Withers Stakes at Aqueduct on 4th February, is just a string of a far flung plan that might as well get him contesting for at least one of the legs of the Triple C...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:43:06 GMThttp://blogs.bettor.com/Algorithms-wins-the-Grade-3%2c-Holy-Bull-Stakes-on-29th-January-at-Gulfstream-Park-and-is-paving-way-for-the-Grade-1%2c-Kentucky-Derby-a127038http://blogs.bettor.com/Algorithms-wins-the-Grade-3%2c-Holy-Bull-Stakes-on-29th-January-at-Gulfstream-Park-and-is-paving-way-for-the-Grade-1%2c-Kentucky-Derby-a127038Algorithms wins the Grade 3, Holy Bull Stakes on 29th January at Gulfstream Park and is paving way for the Grade 1, Kentucky Derby The three-year-old Bernardini’s colt out of Ava Knowsthecode, Algorithms is a Kentucky bred, owned by Starlight Racing. Under training Todd Pletcher, Algorithms has a three for three unbeaten record till yet. The third victory fell into his account on 29th January in the Grade 3, Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park which was raced over a mile. Algorit...Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:42:57 GMT