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2009 Cigar Mile and Gazelle Stakes

2009-11-29T18:21:05Z

In the 2009 Cigar Mile at Aqueduct, Kodiak Kowboy (right) got up in the final strides to win by 3/4 length over favorite Bribon with Vineyard Haven another head back in third. Also on the card, Flashing won the Gazelle Stakes going wire-to-wire and drawing off to win by 4 1/4 lengths. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2009 Cigar Mile and Gazelle Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 18:21:05.

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2009 Remsen and Demoiselle Stakes

2009-11-29T18:20:23Z

Also on the Cigar Mile card, Buddy's Saint (right) drew off to win by 4 3/4 lengths in the 2009 Remsen Stakes, while Tizahit held off favorite Protesting to win the Demoiselle Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2009 Remsen and Demoiselle Stakes originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 29th, 2009 at 18:20:23.

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Oldest Kentucky Derby winning jockey passes away

2009-11-24T18:00:15Z

Ira "Babe" Hanford who won the 1936 Kentucky Derby aboard Bold Venture passed away on November 21st in Ocala, Florida, at the age of 91 after a lengthy illness. He was the first apprentice jockey to win the Kentucky Derby and before his death was the oldest living Derby winning jockey.

Oldest Kentucky Derby winning jockey passes away originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 at 18:00:15.

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Haynesfield romps in the 2009 Discovery Handicap

2009-11-22T17:30:38Z

Saturday at Aqueduct, Haynesfield drew off in the stretch to win the Discovery Handicap (G3) by 4 1/2 lengths over Bad Action and favorite Gone Astray. Get the results, chart, and photos here.

Haynesfield romps in the 2009 Discovery Handicap originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 17:30:38.

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Trainer Bobby Frankel passes away at age 68

2009-11-16T20:56:49Z

Frankel passed away on Monday at his home in Pacific Palisades from complications of lymphoma, which had returned 6 months ago after he beat it 10 years prior. He was a top trainer for over 40 years and was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1995. He not only won 5 Eclipse Awards as top trainer but trained 10 horses who won 11 individual Eclipse Awards. Here is a look at his career.

Trainer Bobby Frankel passes away at age 68 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 20:56:49.

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2009 Red Smith, Nashua, and Tempted Results

2009-11-11T19:22:02Z

Saturday at Aqueduct Expansion (left) won the Red Smith Handicap (G2) for older turf horses, Buddy's Saint won the Nashua Stakes (G2) for the 2-year-old colts, and Ailalea won the Tempted Stakes (G3) for the 2-year-old fillies. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2009 Red Smith, Nashua, and Tempted Results originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 19:22:02.

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2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-up

2009-11-11T17:08:55Z

2009 was a very good year highlighted by three repeat winners, including Zenyatta of course. Here is an overview of the records, big achievements, attendance, and wagering figures for the 2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.

2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Wrap-up originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 17:08:55.

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2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 1

2009-11-08T04:21:06Z

The 2009 Saturday Breeders' Cup card included 8 championship races, headlined by the $5 million Classic won by undefeated favorite and 5-year-old mare Zenyatta (right) who became the first female Classic winner in its 26 year hisory. Get the results, charts, and photos for 4 races here: the Classic won by Zenyatta, the Turf won by Conduit, the Sprint won by Dancing in Silks, and the Juvenile won by Vale of York.

2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 1 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 04:21:06.

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2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 2

2009-11-08T04:20:46Z

Also on the Saturday Breeders' Cup card Goldikova (left) successfully defended her title in the mile making her trainer, Freddie Head, the first person to win the Mile twice as both a jockey, aboard Miesque, and a trainer. Get the results, charts, and photos for 4 races here: the Mile won by Goldikova, the Dirt Mile won by Furthest Land, the Turf Sprint won by California Flag, and the Juvenile Turf won by Pounced.

2009 Breeders' Cup Saturday Results Part 2 originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 04:20:46.

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2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday Results

2009-11-07T02:33:58Z

Friday included 6 races, all for fillies and mares only except the Marathon, making for an all Breeders' Cup Pick Six. Life Is Sweet rallied from last to win in the $2 million Ladies' Classic, while favorite Careless Jewel went to the front early then burned out to finish last. Get the results, charts, and photos for all 6 Friday races here.

2009 Breeders' Cup World Championships Friday Results originally appeared on About.com Horse Racing on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 02:33:58.

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