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Palace Malice Favored
Palace Malice Favored
Palace Malice Favored
If the post position draw for Saturday's Whitney looked a lot like the one for last year's Travers, there's a reason. Because this year's Whitney is, in a lot of ways, a rematch of last year's Travers.
Saratoga Weekly Roundup – Fourstardave Weekend
Saratoga Weekly Roundup – Fourstardave Weekend
Saratoga Weekly Roundup – Fourstardave Weekend
It was a roller-coaster week at Saratoga, but one highlighted by a few unbelievable shows of class. Time flies when you're having fun, they say. Does it also fly when you're making it rain cash all over Saratoga?  How about when the complexities of horse racing rob the contents of your wallet and beat you about the head with them...
Talking Track: Stay Thirsty Wins Travers – Caleb’s Posse Wins King’s Bishop
Talking Track: Stay Thirsty Wins Travers – Caleb’s Posse Wins King’s Bishop
Talking Track: Stay Thirsty Wins Travers – Caleb’s Posse Wins King’s Bishop
Two questions were being asked coming into Saturday at Saratoga.  How would Uncle Mo come back from injury, and who would step up to take control of the three-year-old division?  Well, both were answered in a loud way.  Uncle Mo would come back with a huge, albeit second best effort, and Stay Thirsty staked his claim as the best of his class.
Stay Thirsty Wins Travers Stakes
Stay Thirsty Wins Travers Stakes
Stay Thirsty Wins Travers Stakes
As the northeast prepares for Hurricane Irene and all the rain water it'll bring, there was some irony at the 142nd Travers as Stay Thirsty wins the Mid-Summer Derby. Stay Thirsty was able to defeat Preakness winner Shackleford and Belmont winner Ruler on Ice.
Uncle Mo Out Of Derby
Uncle Mo Out Of Derby
Uncle Mo Out Of Derby
Say it isn't so, Mo. Uncle Mo has pulled out of Saturday's Kentucky Derby due to an stomach ailment that has reduced his appetite and energy.