November 07, 2009
Malibu Prayer defeats elders in Chilukki
In a reflection of the strength of the 3-year-old filly division, Malibu Prayer won Saturday's Grade 2, $167,550 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs by a length in her first start versus older stakes females.
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November 05, 2009
Jones in a tough spot for his finale
Last month, trainer Larry Jones planned for Saturday's Grade 2, $150,000 Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs to be his last race. The spot looked perfect for Payton d'Oro and Jones, who is retiring and turning his stable over to his wife, Cindy.
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October 24, 2009
Kodiak Kowboy confirmed for BC Sprint
Kodiak Kowboy, already a two time Grade 1 winner this year, will attempt to further sweeten his Eclipse Award resume with a victory in the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita on Nov. 7.
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October 24, 2009
Raven Run: 'Quick Chick' keys huge mutuels
In the hours leading up to the Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland, trainer Eric Reed said he and owner Jerry Jamgotchian had tried in vain to scratch Satans Quick Chick from the Grade 2 race.
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October 23, 2009
Jones looks to end with win in Raven Run
Larry Jones, retirement just over the horizon, is hoping to complete a career circle when he sends out Just Jenda as part of a big field of 3-year-old fillies Saturday in the Grade 2 Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland.
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October 22, 2009
Tossouts few among 14 in Raven Run
Racing fans who complain about short fields could receive a measure of comeuppance Saturday when they struggle to sort out the jumbled assortment of 3-year-old fillies in the Grade 2, $300,000 Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland.
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October 14, 2009
One more call to the post for Jones
Payton d'Oro, who last weekend won the $200,000 Remington Park Oaks, might be the last horse trainer Larry Jones saddles before retiring. Jones said the filly is being considered for a start in the Grade 2, $150,000 Chilukki at Churchill Downs on Nov. 7. The next day, Jones plans to turn over the training duties of his 27-horse stable to his wife, Cindy Jones.
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September 03, 2009
Local colts stepping up for Kent Stakes
Dr Large and Colonel Rutledge, a pair of locally based 3-year-old colts stepping up to graded stakes company for the first time, will try to topple several more accomplished stakes performers in Saturday's Grade 3 Kent at Delaware Park.
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September 03, 2009
Many willing to test Forego favorites
Trainers Larry Jones and Rick Mettee were surprised to find that a dozen horses were entered in the Grade 1, $300,000 Forego at Saratoga.
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August 21, 2009
Pursuit of the Cup: August 20, 2009
HRTV hosts Laffit Pincay and Jeff Siegel look at the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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August 15, 2009
Just Jenda clear winner of Monmouth Oaks
Just Jenda powered to a 4 1/4 length victory over the pacesetting Malibu Prayer Saturday in the Grade 3, $200,000 Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park.
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August 13, 2009
Monmouth Oaks: Just Jenda ready to fire
Just Jenda should be on her toes in the Grade 3, $200,000 Monmouth Oaks for 3-year-old fillies Saturday at Monmouth Park.
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August 07, 2009
Vanderbilt sets up nicely for Fabulous Strike
Even the eternal optimist that is trainer Rick Dutrow understands the tall task his champion sprinter Benny the Bull has taking on the divisional leader Fabulous Strike in Sunday's $250,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga.
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July 19, 2009
Just Jenda wins Monmouth Oaks prep
Just Jenda overcame a stumble at the start to post an 8 1/4-length victory Sunday in the $70,000 Serena's Song Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Monmouth Park.
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July 14, 2009
Familiar rivals meet again in Oaks
Trainers Larry Jones and Tim Ritchey, who won the last two runnings of the Delaware Oaks, will send out prominent contenders again in Saturday s 58th edition of the Grade 2 race for 3-year-old fillies at Delaware Park.
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June 27, 2009
Kodiak Kowboy rebounds in LeVine
Larry Jones was expecting a strong bounce-back effort from Kodiak Kowboy. So were the bettors who pounded the 4-year-old down to 3-10 for the $200,000 Donald LeVine Memorial Handicap Saturday at Philadelphia Park.
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June 25, 2009
Kodiak Kowboy heads LeVine Handicap
Philadelphia Park is a long way from Churchill Downs, and that suits Larry Jones just fine.
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June 19, 2009
Big Drama no lock in Red Legend
Big Drama is the most well-known 3-year-old in the 10-horse lineup and brings the best credentials into Saturday night's $250,000 Red Legend Stakes at Charles Town. But he's not the only one with a shot at winning the seven-furlong race.
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May 15, 2009
Rachel heavy fave in early betting, doubles
Kentucky Oaks winner Rachel Alexandra was the heavy favorite at odds of 3-2 as of 6 p.m. Friday in early betting for Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Kentucky Derby upsetter Mine That Bird was the co-second choice at 7-1 along with Derby runner-up Pioneerof the Nile.
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May 15, 2009
Payton d'Oro wires Black-Eyed Susan
Payton d'Oro got away with a soft pace and led her rivals from start to finish to take the Grade 2, $150,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on Friday at Pimlico.
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May 12, 2009
Jones confirms Friesan Fire for Preakness
Trainer Larry Jones said that he was pleased enough with Friesan Fire’s workout on Tuesday morning at Pimlico Race Course to enter the Louisiana Derby (G2) winner and beaten Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) favorite in the Preakness Stakes (G1) on Saturday.
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May 07, 2009
Friesan Fire to return in Preakness
Friesan Fire, who finished 18th as the favorite in the Kentucky Derby, is on target to return in the Preakness, his connections said Thursday morning.
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May 02, 2009
Disappointment on Jones' final Derby Day
If Larry Jones had any second thoughts about retiring at year's end, Saturday's 135th Kentucky Derby erased them.
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May 02, 2009
Eight Belles: Four Gifts defeats Just Jenda
There would be no fairy-tale ending in the $113,300 Eight Belles Stakes.
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April 30, 2009
Eight Belles: A win would be special for Jones
Churchill Downs honored the memory of last year's Derby runner-up by renaming the La Troienne Stakes the Eight Belles. Larry Jones, who trained Eight Belles, hopes to honor his fill by winning the race on Saturday.
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