Headlines: February 1
– Owner Michael Gill’s quest to win an Eclipse fell short for the second time this year. Why? Easy: In the eyes of some voters, “Gill hasn’t done anything superior.” (DRF)
– With rebate shops, “everyone comes out a winner,” says Bill Finley. (ESPN)
– Jockey Gary Boulanger is showing signs of improvement, although he remains in critical condition, following surgery on Sunday for injuries he sustained at Gulfstream on Saturday. (BH)
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