Tag: travers
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McPeek Expects To Bypass Breeders’ Cup Classic With Thorpedo Anna After Historic Travers Loss
Moments after Fierceness defeated Thorpedo Anna by a head in Saturday’s Travers Stakes, Kenny McPeek congratulated Mike Repole with a warm embrace inside the Saratoga winners’ circle. Leading by three decisive lengths in the deep stretch, Fierceness’ margin shrunk as the filly closed valiantly with a determined rally. Fierceness, however, staved off the Kentucky Oaks…
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Travers & Jerkens Entrants Look to Follow in Arthur’s Footsteps at Saratoga
As the speedy, gray colt Arthur’s Ride pulled away from more battle-tested rivals in the Aug. 3 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, I felt myself getting caught between the moon and New York City. Arthur, he does as he pleases All of his life, his master’s toys Deep in his heart, he’s just, he’s…