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Thoroughbred Fever - Horse Racing News

July 23rd, 2008

Louisiana Downs week in review (July 17th-20th) + July 24th preview

LA Downs week in review (July 17-20)
There were a few noteworthy jockey and trainer efforts last week at Louisiana Downs, and the horse performance of the week was a tough call as well…
*** The turf (firm) rails were down and off the pace types performed well. The fast main track played as fair as can […]

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July 14th, 2008

Louisiana Downs week in review (July 10th - July 13th)

My 3rd week as Louisiana Downs Track Handicapper/TV Host is in the books. Thursday was an impossible day with one longshot after another producing a pair of 2 out of 4 Pick Four payouts. Form returned on Friday, and I ended the week on a high note with a total of 7 on-top winners over […]

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July 7th, 2008

Louisiana Downs week in review (July 3rd - July 6th)

My second week as Louisiana Downs Track Handicapper/TV Host started with a bang as my Thursday (July 3rd) best bet Charismaticsnephew pulled off a sharp wire job to the tune of $15.80. Unfortunately, my best bets the remainder of the week failed to get the job done, with Chessa Fair finishing 2nd on Friday, Angelwithspirit […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Louisiana Downs week in review + July 3rd preview

It was an interesting first week on the job at Louisiana Downs (June 26th - June 29th). I had my notes almost blow away on my initial paddock report, and a horse reared and fell right in front of me the next day.
The main track profile typically favors early/pressing types from inner to middle […]

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