http://photofinish-horseracing.com The latest horse racing news Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:26:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New York, NY (Sports Network) - Undefeated mare Zenyatta remains atop the NTRA Thoroughbred Poll for the week ending June 20. The six-year-old champion has never lost in 17 career starts. Zenyatta, who won the Vanity Handicap on June 13, has 14 first-place votes and 179 points to hold a six ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/zenyatta-continues-to-lead-national-poll Although no race has been confirmed, trainer D. Wayne Lukas is actively preparing 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird for the gelding's first start of the year. The four-year-old had a six- furlong workout Tuesday morning at Churchill Downs. "I am not sure where we'll go," Lukas said. "He is ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/mine-that-bird-2010-debut-on-the-horizon by Brian Zipse (ZATT) Like a shot he is off. And then, he is gone again. Blink your eyes and you may miss him. I was able to catch a glimpse of him on Preakness Day, mind you, it was only a glimpse. “Who was that horse?” I heard someone say as ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/the-top-three-year-old-in-the-country INGLEWOOD, Calif. (June 13, 2010)-With a powerful closing kick she has never failed to deliver, Zenyatta remained perfect, running her way into history with a thrilling victory over St Trinians and four others in the $250,000 Vanity Handicap on Sunday at Hollywood Park. The win was the 17th in a row ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/zenyatta-wins-thriller-over-st-trinians-in-vanity-undefeated-mare-earns-record-17th-win-in-a-row Seattle Slew finishes off the 1977 triple crown at Belmont. http://photofinish-horseracing.com/seattle-slew-1977-belmont-stakes Drosselmeyer, with Mike Smith aboard runs a textbook race. http://photofinish-horseracing.com/drosselmeyer-wins-142nd-belmont-stakes After Belmont Stakes morning-line favorite Ice Box and stablemate Fly Down schooled in the gate and galloped this morning, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito was asked if his late closers would be closer to the pace in Saturday’s 1½-mile race. “It depends,” said Zito. “Obviously, Ice Box has a great ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/belmont-news By David Grening ELMONT, N.Y. -- Belmont Week dawned Monday with a late addition to bring the field to 12, and several horses who turned in sharp final workouts, one of whom gave no indication that a foot problem he is nursing will compromise his chances come post time Saturday for ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/drosselmeyer-seems-fine-in-work-for-belmont NEW YORK — With no Triple Crown on the line, not to mention a Kentucky Derby or Preakness winner in the field, the 142nd running of the Belmont Stakes could still turn out to be a starting point for a championship season. Summer Bird came out of nowhere last year and ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/without-triple-crown-excitement-belmont-focus-is-on-rising-stars Belmont Stakes hopeful Stately Victor arrived at Belmont Park from Louisville a few hours behind schedule May 27, but no worse for the trip. “Everything went smoothly, but the plane was a little late,” trainer Mike Maker said at his Belmont barn May 28. “I think they had some mechanical ... http://photofinish-horseracing.com/stately-victor-stay-put-arrive-at-belmont