PaceAdvantage
02-12-2006, 02:54 AM
Balance Tips Grade I Heights in Las Virgenes (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32161)
Beaten by just a half-length in her first try for a grade I victory in December, Amerman Racing's Balance got the job done in fine fashion Saturday, winning the $250,000 Las Virgenes (gr. I) for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita Park. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32161)
Achilles of Troy Romps Again in Whirlaway (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32157)
Achilles of Troy posted another dominant victory at Aqueduct with a 4 3/4-length win in the $70,915 Whirlaway Stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32157)
Rockport Harbor Shows No Rust in Essex Win (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32159)
Even-money favorite Rockport Harbor, making his first start in more than nine months, put away the challenge of Cougar Cat in the final eighth of a mile to post his first win since 2004 in the $100,000 Essex Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32159)
Star Parade Glimmers Again in Santa Maria (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32160)
Gary Tanaka's hard-hitting Star Parade suffered through a nine-race losing streak last year, but has now won her last two starts on the dirt after a two-length victory in the $250,000 Santa Maria Handicap (gr. I) for older fillies and mares at Santa Anita Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32160)
Aqueduct Cancels Sunday Program (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32153)
The ominous forecast for the first major winter storm of the season forced Aqueduct to cancel Sunday's live program. The decision to cancel was made at 1 p.m. Eastern on Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32153)
Full fields, handle increases lead to 5% purse increase at Santa Anita (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62201&subsec=1)
Santa Anita has boosted overnight purses by 5%, which will expand the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City>Arcadia</st1:City>, <st1:State>California</st1:State>, track's average daily purse distribution to approximately $300,000. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62201&subsec=1)
Bay Meadows Weathers Wet Winter Meet (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32156)
In spite of consistently nasty weather, Bay Meadows concluded its 2005-06 holiday meeting Feb. 5, with significant on-track gains in attendance and handle averages over last season's comparable figures. A 5.2% dip in wagering outside of Northern California, however, contributed to a 1.5% decline in overall handle. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32156)
Churchill Ends Promotion of Ticket Site (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32154)
Churchill Downs said it will no longer promote a ticket company it accuses of scalping Kentucky Derby tickets. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32154)
Charles Town Table Game Bill Opposed (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32155)
Lawmakers representing one of West Virginia's four racetrack counties want some changes made before they consider supporting a bill that aims to clear the way for casino table games at the tracks, they said Friday. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32155)
Beaten by just a half-length in her first try for a grade I victory in December, Amerman Racing's Balance got the job done in fine fashion Saturday, winning the $250,000 Las Virgenes (gr. I) for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita Park. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32161)
Achilles of Troy Romps Again in Whirlaway (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32157)
Achilles of Troy posted another dominant victory at Aqueduct with a 4 3/4-length win in the $70,915 Whirlaway Stakes for 3-year-olds on Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32157)
Rockport Harbor Shows No Rust in Essex Win (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32159)
Even-money favorite Rockport Harbor, making his first start in more than nine months, put away the challenge of Cougar Cat in the final eighth of a mile to post his first win since 2004 in the $100,000 Essex Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32159)
Star Parade Glimmers Again in Santa Maria (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32160)
Gary Tanaka's hard-hitting Star Parade suffered through a nine-race losing streak last year, but has now won her last two starts on the dirt after a two-length victory in the $250,000 Santa Maria Handicap (gr. I) for older fillies and mares at Santa Anita Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32160)
Aqueduct Cancels Sunday Program (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32153)
The ominous forecast for the first major winter storm of the season forced Aqueduct to cancel Sunday's live program. The decision to cancel was made at 1 p.m. Eastern on Saturday. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32153)
Full fields, handle increases lead to 5% purse increase at Santa Anita (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62201&subsec=1)
Santa Anita has boosted overnight purses by 5%, which will expand the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City>Arcadia</st1:City>, <st1:State>California</st1:State>, track's average daily purse distribution to approximately $300,000. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=62201&subsec=1)
Bay Meadows Weathers Wet Winter Meet (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32156)
In spite of consistently nasty weather, Bay Meadows concluded its 2005-06 holiday meeting Feb. 5, with significant on-track gains in attendance and handle averages over last season's comparable figures. A 5.2% dip in wagering outside of Northern California, however, contributed to a 1.5% decline in overall handle. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32156)
Churchill Ends Promotion of Ticket Site (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32154)
Churchill Downs said it will no longer promote a ticket company it accuses of scalping Kentucky Derby tickets. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32154)
Charles Town Table Game Bill Opposed (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32155)
Lawmakers representing one of West Virginia's four racetrack counties want some changes made before they consider supporting a bill that aims to clear the way for casino table games at the tracks, they said Friday. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32155)