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Wood Memorial draws horses from across the country (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63061&subsec=2)
Hutcheson Stakes (G2) winner Keyed Entry and Sham Stakes (G3) winner Bob and John are expected to vie for favoritism in Saturday's $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G1) at Aqueduct, a race that brings together Triple Crown contenders from Southern California, Florida, and New York. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63061&subsec=2)

Haskin's Weekend Preview: Watch Out for Three Live Ones (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32907)
Sure, Brother Derek should win the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I). Yes, you can pick out of a hat in the suddenly depleted Wood Memorial (gr. I), And, of course, Cause to Believe and Sweetnorthernsaint look to be the standouts in the Illinois Derby (gr. II). But it's what comes out of these races that will prove to be more important. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32907)

Brother Derek Faces Five in Santa Anita Derby (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32896)
Brother Derek was installed as the 3-5 morning-line favorite for Saturday's $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), where only five other 3-year-old colts will challenge him. Blood-Horse (http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32896)

Hometown Trainer Pulls Huge Upset at Keeneland (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32933)
Neil Pessin is from Lexington and has stabled at Keeneland for years. On the opening day of the spring meeting Friday, his Chin High pulled a major upset in the $150,000 Central Bank Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds. Blood-Horse (http://racing.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32933)

On-track and total handle rise at Aqueduct in first quarter (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63076&subsec=1)
The New York Racing Association announced on Friday first-quarter gains in both on-track and total handle at Aqueduct in 2006. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63076&subsec=1)

Flynn resigns from NYRA board of trustees (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63075&subsec=1)
Robert Flynn announced his resignation on Friday from the New York Racing Association's Board of Trustees. Flynn, who joined the NYRA board in December 2004, cited responsibilities as executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association as important factors in the decisions. Thoroughbred Times (http://thoroughbredtimes.com/todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=63075&subsec=1)

Polytrack Leads to More Races, Increased Handle at Turfway (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32931)
The first meet with a Polytrack surface proved not only to produce solid footing but also solid financial figures. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32931)

Penn National--Circa 1972, at Least--Nears Finish Line (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32929)
The grandstand/clubhouse facility at Penn National Race Course is in the final days of its almost 34-year history. Racing fans with a fondness for the track with a mountain view are expected to make the trip for the final two nights of racing. Blood-Horse (http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32929)

The Green Monkey Stabled at Churchill Downs (http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32936)
The Green Monkey, who sold for the world record price of $16 million earlier this year, arrived at trainer Todd Pletcher's Churchill Downs barn Friday. </FONT>Blood-Horse (http://auctions.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=32936)