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Also-eligibles approved for PreaknessLaurel, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - On the heels of also-eligibles being approved for the Kentucky Derby, the second jewel of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown will also allow substitutes. Beginning with the 2012 edition, the Preakness Stake
Eclipse Awards to have Edwards host
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Next month's 41st annual Eclipse Awards will be hosted by ESPN's Jeannine Edwards. The awards ceremony will be at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, California on Monday evening January 16. "I'm e
Also-eligibles to be allowed for Kentucky Derby
Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three-year-olds that do not make the initial field for the Kentucky Derby will be allowed to remain possible for the race as "also-eligibles." The same policy holds for the Derby's sister race, the Kentuck
Minimum wager reduced at Oaklawn on some exotics
Hot Springs, AR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Three exotic wagers for the upcoming 2012 Oaklawn Park racing season have received lower minimum bets. Oaklawn's live racing year gets underway on Friday, January 13. The minimum wager for the Pick 3 a
Havre de Grace taking small steps towards return
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Owner Rick Porter has posted an update of the status of his leading thoroughbred Havre de Grace. On his stable's website, rockportharbor.com, Porter reports that the four-year-old filly is gradual
Rapid Redux equals seasonal win mark
Laurel, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Thoroughbred record holder Rapid Redux led the entire way Tuesday and won his 19th race of the year and his 21st straight start. The five-year-old gelding captured Laurel Park's sixth race, a $17,000 starter
Top two-year-old back in training
Hallandale Beach, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Leading two-year-old Union Rags is being slowly brought back to training in time for the 2012 Triple Crown races. The colt, trained by Michael Matz. is back at Gulfstream Park to begin light workout
Rapid Redux has Citation in his sights
Laurel, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Five-year-old Rapid Redux, winner of 20 straight starts, has another opportunity on Tuesday to enter the record book. That's when the Robert Cole-owned gelding goes after his 19th victory of the year. The mo
Japan catches Dominguez' fancy
Ozone Park, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It wasn't his first time in the Land of the Rising Sun and it probably won't be the last time jockey Ramon Dominguez makes the trek across the Pacific. Dominguez and fellow rider John Velazquez are both b
Rapid Redux goes for record tying win
Laurel, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Five-year-old thoroughbred Rapid Redux goes after one of the oldest records in horse racing this coming Tuesday. The Robert Cole-owned gelding will attempt for his 19th victory of the year. Rapid Red