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Races/Results Archive

The Right Thing to Say

“When the Grade I $200,000 Hollywood Futurity is conducted Saturday (post time 6:05 p.m.), Hollywood Park will win the attention of the horse racing world because the word is out that the result will determine the winner of the Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old colt. Here’s the proper response to a statement like that: ‘What a horrible thing to say about the Hollywood Futurity.'” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Posted in Races/Results on December 17, 2004

Rockport Takes Remsen

“Rockport Harbor proved he has as much heart as he does talent. Galloping Grocer proved his talent won’t limit him to success exclusively in New York-bred company. Rockport Harbor and Galloping Grocer — a combined 6 for 6 entering Saturday — staged a memorable battle in the Grade 2, $200,000 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct, with Rockport Harbor having just enough to hold off Galloping Grocer by a neck.” (Daily Racing Form)
More: “Rocky handled his first dose of adversity in admirable fashion … Bounding out of the gate to snare an early lead in the field of six 2-year-olds, Rockport Harbor was cruising through the first turn when it appeared that Pavo, racing right behind him, stepped on the back of his right heel. Rocky never broke stride and turned back the challenge of Galloping Grocer, the New York-bred who had also been unbeaten, as the duo made the Remsen into the two-horse race everyone had expected.” (New York Daily News)
Official results (Equibase)
Watch the race (RaceReplays.com)
Related: Deborah Kral of the Final Turn has posted several stunning photos of Saturday’s races online, including a close up of Rockport Harbor showing the gouge caused by Pavo, and a great shot of Rockport and Galloping Grocer galloping out at the end of the Remsen.

Posted in Races/Results on November 27, 2004

In Today’s Races

My Snookie’s Boy, dropping in class, pops up in race 6 at Aqueduct, an optional claimer, with a jockey change to John Velazquez. Minister Eric returns to the track in race 6 at Hollywood Park, his first start since the 2004 Kentucky Derby.

Posted in Races/Results on November 17, 2004

The Grape Fizz

At 1 1/16 miles and with just one turn, writes Gary West, “The Champagne just might be the most pointless major stakes race in America. It should be called the Pink Champagne, or the Sparkling Grape Juice.” (Dallas Morning News)

Posted in Races/Results on October 6, 2004