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Races/Results Archive

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

And It’s Funny Cide

“The gritty gelding Funny Cide, a loser of six straight grade I races since he won the 2003 Preakness, came back from what appeared to be certain defeat for a spine-tingling victory in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup.” (Blood-Horse)

Posted in Races/Results on October 2, 2004