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By Papo Morales, AmWager Parx Race 11 Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby A full field of twelve three-year-old’s running for the winner’s share of $1.25 million in the pinnacle race on the Parx card, the Pennsylvania Derby. First run in 1979,...

Date, Race, Track, Breeders’ Cup Division Oct 1, Vosburgh Invitational Stakes, Belmont Park, TwinSpires SprintOct 1, FrontRunner Stakes, Santa Anita Park, Sentient Jet JuvenileOct 1, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational, Belmont Park, Longines TurfOct 1, Zenyatta Stakes, Santa Anita Park,...

By Papo Morales, AmWager An outstanding day of racing at Woodbine on Saturday with a stakes filled card and several multi-race guarantees including $150k early Pick 4, $250k late Pick 4 and a $100k late Pick 5. With rolling pick...

By Papo Morales, AmWager Race 8 One Dreamer Stakes 1 mile 70 yards A contentious field of ten fillies and mares looking to take the winner’s share of the $150,000 purse racing over the undulating Kentucky Downs turf course. Morning...

By Papo Morales, AmWager Race 11 Grade 1 Travers Stakes: A full field of 14 three-year-olds looking to win the 147th running of the Mid-Summer Derby, the Travers Stakes. The grade one race was first run in 1864 and was...

The Down the Stretch radio show with Don Knobel and AmWager resident handicapper Papo Morales will discuss and debate the Travers Stakes – the Midsummer Derby – and the stellar race card at Saratoga this Saturday, Aug. 27. Don and...

By Papo Morales, AmWager NOTE: Papo picked this race last week, and made some of his decisions based on the rain that ultimately washed out the day. While he still likes Force the Pass as his key horse, please follow...

By Papo Morales, AmWager Race 8 Grade 2 West Virginia Derby 1 1/8th Miles A field of 11 three-year-old’s looking to pick up a Derby win by crossing the wire first in Mountaineer’s biggest race, the West Virginia Derby. Morning...

From Mountaineer Park Cupid Gray/Roan colt 122 3-1 Morning LineCareer record: 7-3-1-0, $880,553Kentucky-bred: Tapit – Pretty ‘n Smart (Beau Genius)Foaled: May 19, 2013Jockey: Rafael BejaranoTrainer: Bob BaffertCo-owners: Michael B. Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier, and Derrick Smith