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2024 Robert B. Lewis Stakes at a Glance

The Southern California pathway to the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve continues Saturday with the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes, held at a mile on the main track at Santa Anita Park. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2024-2024-robert-b-lewis-stakes-glance

2024 Withers Stakes at a Glance

The Road to the Kentucky Derby gets a little longer this week as the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct will test Triple Crown hopefuls at 1 1/8 miles. That’s the same distance as most of the final rounds of preps two months from now in late March and early April. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2024-2024-withers-stakes-glance

Noel’s Weekend Winners: Three-Year-Olds in the Spotlight at Oaklawn Park

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/gambling/2024-noels-weekend-winners-three-year-olds-the-spotlight-oaklawn-park

Isaac Murphy: The King of 19th Century Jockeys

He was the Eddie Arcaro, the Willie Shoemaker of his era. More than 145 years ago, the son of a slave began to carve his indelible mark on the tree of American Thoroughbred history. A slight man, Isaac Burns Murphy was known for his soft hands and bowlegs. Weighing in at 70 pounds when he launched his career, Murphy rode upright, rather than in a crouch, and he was a superb judge of pace. His mounts tended to close with devastating speed, often winning by a head or less. Those tight finishes came to be known as "Murfinishes." Read More... source https://www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/2024-isaac-murphy-the-king-19th-century-jockeys