wood memorial Archive

  • Goldencents_2013

    2013 Kentucky Derby Starting to Make Perfect Cents

    Posted on April 8, 2013 | No Comments
    Tweet It was the battle of the East and West Saturday afternoon with the $1,000,000 Wood Memorial (G1) taking place at Aqueduct and the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita. In the Wood Memorial, heavy favorite Verrazano, from leading trainer Todd Pletcher, did...

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  • East & West in Kentucky Derby Trail Spotlight

    East & West in Kentucky Derby Trail Spotlight

    Posted on April 3, 2013 | No Comments
    Tweet Technically, there are six remaining races in the 2013 Road to the Kentucky Derby series. In reality, it comes down to four as the last two are desperation races for those on the bubble. Those who usually run in those races bypass the run...

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  • Gemologist, Alpha Ready for Battle in Wood Memorial at Aqueduct

    Gemologist, Alpha Ready for Battle in Wood Memorial at Aqueduct

    Posted on April 4, 2012 | No Comments
    Tweet As of today, Todd Pletcher has one horse heading to the Kentucky Derby next month. El Padrino has $250,000 in graded earnings thanks mostly for his win in the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds on February 25. His 4th place performance in...

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  • Uncle Mo - Woods Memorial

    Uncle Mo Loss Means Wide Open Derby

    Posted on April 11, 2011 | No Comments
    Tweet The Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Saturday afternoon was supposed to be an easy victory for the impressive undefeated colt who has annihilated his competition each time he has stepped foot on the track. A perfect 4 for 4, with two grade 1′s already on...

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  • What Could Have Been?

    What Could Have Been?

    Posted on December 3, 2010 | 2 Comments
    Tweet What Could Have Been If These Horses Hadn’t Been Injured? In the list below, you will find fillies, colts, geldings and mares that ran their last race of the year or career. You can look at each one and wonder how they could have...

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