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Thoroughbred Fever - Horse Racing News

July 7th, 2008

Three-year-old doings: Big Brown works; Denis of Cork sidelined

The second half of the three-year old season unofficially kicked off with the Grade 2 Dwyer at Belmont Park on July 6th, and Jimmy Jerkins trainee Mint Lane controlled proceedings throughout in a sharp 2-3/4 length tally.
The speedy son of Maria’s Mon was coming off a six-length romp in the Postponed Stakes, and he […]

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May 26th, 2008

Good looking Memorial Day breeze for Denis of Cork

Belmont Stakes hopeful Denis of Cork, last seen finishing 3rd in the Kentucky Derby, breezed five furlongs in :59.80 at Churchill Downs on Monday.
The promising son of Harlan’s Holiday galloped out six furlongs in 1:13 and is coming to the Belmont Stakes with some momentum.

Robby Albarado, who booted home Denis in the Grade […]

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May 22nd, 2008

Belmont Stakes Preview (May 22nd): Denis of Cork intrigues

Denis of Cork was considered a top Kentucky Derby candidate after three victories in as many starts to kick off his career, but his schedule was interesting to say the least after that.
Following his victory in the Southwest (G3), his owner decided to call an audible and skip the Rebel Stakes based on sheets […]

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April 29th, 2008

Denis of Cork sneaks into Kentucky Derby field

Lightly raced Denis of Cork will participate in the 2008 Kentucky Derby following the defection of Lexington hero Behindatthebar, who wisely will wait for the Preakness Stakes on May 17th.
The David Carroll trainee exits a flat effort in the Illinois Derby, but his recent works have been strong. He would have been in a […]

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