Posts Tagged Horse racing

Animal Kingdom no factor at Royal Ascot in finale

ASCOT, England (AP) — Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement.

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Animal Kingdom travels from US seeking 1 last win

Workmen put the finishing touches to the gates at Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, England, as final touches are made Saturday June 15, 2013, in preparation for Royal Ascot horse race meeting beginning on upcoming Tuesday.  The Royal Ascot horse race event traditionally attracts the great and the good, dressed in fashionable flamboyant style for the 30-race equine event lasting five days and broadcast live on TV. (AP Photo / David Parry, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES

ASCOT, England (AP) — Animal Kingdom is coming a long way to Royal Ascot, chasing one last win.

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Verrazano wins first race since Kentucky Derby

OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Coming off a disappointing race in the Kentucky Derby, Verrazano cruised to a front-running 9¼ length victory in the Grade 3, $150,000 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park.

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Captaintreacherous wins North America Cup

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Captaintreacherous won the $1 million North America Cup on Saturday night at Mohawk Racetrack, rallying to take the world’s richest pacing event in 1:48.3.

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Fort Larned wins Stephen Foster

Fort Larned, under jockey Brian Hernandez, rolls to a runaway victory in the Stephen Foster Handicap (Gr. I) horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 15, 2013.  (AP Photo/Garry Jones)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Fort Larned won the $536,300 Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap by 6¼ lengths Saturday night at Churchill Downs, giving him a chance to defend his Breeders’ Cup Classic title.

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