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Behind the Scenes: Preparing A Yearling for the Ring

09.12.2013

Go behind the scenes with Paramount Sales as they put the final touches on Hip No. 321, a filly, before she goes to the ring at the Keeneland September yearling sale. The final preparation is the last step that yearlings go through before going to the pavilion to be sold at public auction. Hip No. 321 sold for $240,000 during the second day of the sale.

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Weekend Wrap: Stars of Tomorrow

09.09.2013

While the action was light in terms of the number of major stakes races this weekend, it wasn't light in terms of quality racing. From the Iroquois Stakes and Pocahontas Stakes starting the Roads to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks to Belmont's opening weekend and Canterbury Park's Angela Hermann being the first woman to announce an entire card of racing, there was more than enough excitement for racing fans all over the country this weekend.

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Downs After Dark Highlight of Fans' Weekend

09.08.2013

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Jimmy Connors Watches His Namesake in Iroquois

09.08.2013

Tennis Hall of Famer Jimmy Connors was on hand to watch his namesake, the 2-year-old colt Jimmy Connors run in the Iroquois Stakes at Churchill Downs on September 7. Connors was excited to watch the colt run in a stakes race at Churchill Down in only his second start after winning his maiden by 4 1/4 lengths in July.

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Faulk: Racing Horses a Natural Fit

09.05.2013

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Angel Cordero Jr.: The King of Saratoga

09.03.2013

A winner of more than 7,000 races, Angel Cordero Jr. is one of the best jockeys of all-time. He won three Kentucky Derbys, two Preakness Stakes, and four Breeders' Cup races among many of the top races in America. Cordero counts three Eclipse Awards among his many career awards and now serves as the agent for John Velazquez.

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Weekend Wrap: Labor Day Edition

09.03.2013

If you missed any of the action over Labor Day weekend, America's Best Racing has you covered. Don't miss exciting finishes in the Woodward and Forego Stakes and fantastic performances in the Hopeful Stakes and Del Mar Debutante as the racing action reached a pinnacle with the close of the the Saratoga summer meet and Del Mar wrapping up this week.

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ABRV Excitement: Target Breeders' Cup

08.29.2013

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Weekend Wrap: Pacific Classic Edition

08.26.2013

An exciting weekend of racing was highlighted on both sides of the country by Game On Dude's and Royal Delta's performances in their respective races on Sunday. Will Take Charge was the brightest star on Saturday when he got up just in time to win the Travers Stakes, throwing his hat in the ring as a contender for 3-year-old male championship honors.

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Parties & Fashion Name of the Game at Travers

08.25.2013

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2013 Travers Stakes

08.24.2013

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Behind the Scenes: Saratoga Sale Topper

08.21.2013

Go behind the scenes at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale of selected yearlings with Sandy Stuart, director of sales for Bluegrass Thoroughbred Services, consignor of the $1,225,000 sale topper. Follow along as this highly touted filly by Dynaformer stole the show at the marquee boutique yearling sale of the year.

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John Henry: The People’s Champion

08.20.2013

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2013 Arlington Million Card Roundup

08.18.2013

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International Fun at Arlington Park

08.18.2013

The 2013 Arlington International Festival attracted fields and fans from all over the world, adding to the flare of the event at Arlington Park. The lovely weather topped off a day that saw Real Solution win the headline event after battling it out with South African invader The Apache in the $1 million Arlington Million.

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Weekend Wrap Up: Success of the Kittens

08.18.2013

The weekend of Aug. 17 was dominated by kittens as Kitten's Joy offspring performed well around the country. From a third place finish in the Del Mar Oaks to two Grade 1 wins at Arlington Park, including the Arlington Million, and another Kitten winning the Grade 1 Sword Dancer, it was the day of the cats. Princess of Sylmar was also promoted to Queen when she won the Alabama Stakes and almost certainly clinched the 3-year-old filly championship.

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ABRV Quizzes Arlington fans

08.17.2013

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Ambassador John Cox Chats With Million Fans

08.17.2013

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Behind the Scenes: Stakes Races at Saratoga

08.17.2013

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Weekend Wrap: Fourstardave Edition

08.12.2013

Saratoga was the place to be last week with many big events both on and off the track. Monday night kicked off the activities with the 2013 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling sale, one of the biggest Saratoga events of the year, combining possible champion racehorses of the future with a social event that few want to miss. After the National Racing Hall of Fame's induction ceremony on Friday, attention turned back to the track where reigning Horse of the Year Wise Dan defended his title in the Fourstardave Handicap carrying anywhere from 11-14 pound more than his competitors.

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Calvin Borel - A Hall of a Ride

08.09.2013

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2013 Whitney Handicap

08.03.2013

Woodbine Mile Diaries, Day 2: Morning Glory

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Juvenile Turf Berth on Line in Summer Stakes

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Racing Term of the Day: Romp

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Book Review: Refusal, by Felix Francis

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Program Spotlight: Suffolk Downs Thoroughbred Retirement

When Suffolk Downs became the first track to implement a strict anti-slaughte...
U.S. Horses Remain Strong in New IFHA Rankings

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) released its n...
Catching Up With Volponi

When Volponi entered the Breeders’ Cup Classic in 2002, most fans and analyst...
Fashion Tip: Pad Your Platform

Want to wear high heels to the races? Pick a platform shoe. Your feet will la...
Racing Term of the Day: Rogue

Frankie Lovato Jr. explains the term rogue and when people may use the title ...