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21 May, 2018

Justify Wins 143rd Preakness Stakes, Goes for Triple Crown at Belmont

The Monday Morning Quarterback 3:36 PM

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May 21, 2018

Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Justify keeps showing something new each time he races.

In the Kentucky Derby, he showed he could run in the mud in a crowded, 20-horse field. In the Preakness, he showed he could withstand the challenge of a top rival pressing him early and hold off others before the finish line — also in the mud

For his next trick, he’ll need to show he can endure the grueling 1½-mile Belmont in New York on June 9. And it he does that, Justify will become horse racing the second Triple Crown winner in four years.

“If you’re a superior horse, you can do it,” trainer Bob Baffert said Sunday. “I’ve seen horses go a mile and a half and they never won again. It’s a weird, quirky race, but I don’t see why though he wouldn’t handle it.”

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Sports Betting Coming to New Jersey as Supreme Court Rules in Favor of State(s)

The Monday Morning Quarterback 2:16 PM

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May 14, 2018
Stephen Edelson, Asbury Park Press

OCEANPORT - The seven year legal battle is finally over, and sports betting is coming to New Jersey.
Monday’s favorable ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court paves the way to allow gambling on sporting events at racetracks and casinos in the state.

“I am thrilled to see the Supreme Court finally side with New Jersey and strike down the arbitrary ban on sports betting imposed by Congress decades ago,'' Governor Phill Murphy said.

“New Jersey has long been the lead advocate in fighting this inherently unequal law, and today’s ruling will finally allow for authorized facilities in New Jersey to take the same bets that are legal in other states in our country.

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Justify Breaks "Curse of Apollo", Wins 144th Kentucky Derby

The Monday Morning Quarterback 12:19 PM

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May 7, 2018
Peter Solari, Editor in Chief

Despite a wet track on a rainy day in Louisville, Justify triumphed in the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday, making him the first horse since Apollo in 1882 to win the 'run for the roses' without a start as a two-year-old.

Justify, who was the odds-on-favorite to win the Derby, was neck and neck with a longshot, Promises Fulfilled, out of the gate, before pulling away for a comfortable win, and breaking the “Curse of Apollo”.

Great Magic was second in the first leg of this year's Triple Crown, with Audible finishing third.

It was the wettest day in the nearly-150 year history of the Kentucky Derby, as three inches of rain slammed the famous dirt track, but the inclement weather didn't appear to dampen the spirits of fans. Over 157,000 were in attendance despite the soggy conditions.

Saturday marked the fifth Kentucky Derby victory for legendary trainer Bob Baffert, whose horses also won in 1997 (Silver Charm), 1998 (Real Quiet), 2002 (War Emblem), and 2015, when American Pharoah won the first Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.

It was also a return to the Churchill Downs winner's circle for jockey Mike Smith, who previously won the Derby in 2005 aboard Giacomo.

Next up for Justify, Smith, and Baffert will be the 143rd running of the Preakness Stakes on May 19, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The American Triple Crown series will conclude on June 9 with the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

Here are the full results from the 2018 Kentucky Derby:

Justify
Good Magic
Audible
Installed Regard
My Boy Jack
Bravazo
Hofburg
Lone Sailor
Vino Rosso
Solomini
Firenze Fire
Bolt d'Oro
Flameaway
Enticed
Promises Fulfilled
Free Drop Billy
Noble Indy
Combatant
Magnum Moon
Mendelssohn

Supreme Court Tackling the Issue of Sports Betting, States' Rights

The Monday Morning Quarterback 1:42 AM

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WASHINGTON, December 3, 2017 - The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments over a federal statute that makes sports betting illegal in a majority of the country. Legal experts see it as a fight over the U.S.

N.J. is Prepping for Legal Sports Betting, but what will Court Rule?

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:33 AM

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OCEANPORT -- It was supposed to be the first of its kind in New Jersey: a lounge at Monmouth Park racetrack where people could legally bet on sports games -- just like they do in Las Vegas. Four ...

Arrogate Draws Rail in Breeders' Cup Classic Defense

The Monday Morning Quarterback 2:40 AM

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Arrogate will break from the rail in a bid for a second straight Breeders' Cup Classic victory on Saturday at Del Mar, where the draws for the flat racing extravaganza were made on Monday. Trainer Bob Baffert admitted the number one slot wouldn't have been his first choice, but jockey Mike Smith said Arrogate had broken…

Tapwrit Wins Belmont Stakes

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:50 PM

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Tapwrit overtook favorite Irish War Cry deep in the stretch to win the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Elmont, N.Y. Tapwrit, with Jose Ortiz aboard, ran down Irish War Cry to win by two lengths in the 149th running of the third leg of horse racing's Triple Crown. His winning time for the 1 1/2 miles…

Why Secretariat Ran the Greatest Race Ever

The Monday Morning Quarterback 2:36 PM

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His performance on the track in Elmira, New York, back in 1973 placed a close second behind basketball star Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game on ESPN's "Who's No. 1" list of greatest sports performances by individual athletes. It was that spectacular. Secretariat was the only athlete on that list with one name. And four legs. As we…

Kentucky Derby, Preakness Winners Out Of Belmont

The Monday Morning Quarterback 3:42 PM

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The 149th running of the Belmont Stakes is just 10 days away with some recent news shaking up some of the betting odds for the final leg of the Triple Crown. Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming, along with Preakness winner Cloud Computing, will be skipping the race in Long Island, New York. On Friday, Always Dreaming…

Belmont Field Includes Familiar Names

The Monday Morning Quarterback 4:31 PM

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There will be no Triple Crown winner in 2017 after Always Dreaming won the Kentucky Derby on May 6 and 12-to-1 longshot Cloud Computing won the Preakness on Saturday. The 149th running of the Belmont Stakes, however, will have several notable competitors. There some familiar names among the Belmont field. Always Dreaming, Classic Empire and Lookin…

Cloud Computing Pulls Upset in Preakness; Always Dreaming Eighth

The Monday Morning Quarterback 11:24 AM

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BALTIMORE -- Cloud Computing, a long shot ridden masterfully by Javier Castellano, chased down Classic Empire in the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Always Dreaming's quest to claim the coveted Triple Crown. With Classic Empire and Kentucky Derby champion Always Dreaming battling for the lead the entire race, Cloud Computing came storming…

Preakness Stakes 2017: Where to Place a Bet in N.J. on Triple Crown Horse Race

The Monday Morning Quarterback 11:22 PM

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The New Jersey-bred, Irish War Cry, didn't win the Kentucky Derby. But that doesn't mean New Jersey horse racing fans won't have a rooting interest in the 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes. There's nothing that stirs interest in thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown like a horse winning the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes back-to-back. And…

Always Dreaming has Final Workout, is Primed for Saturday's Race

The Monday Morning Quarterback 9:17 PM

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BALTIMORE — Kentucky Derby champion Always Dreaming completed his preparations for the 142nd Preakness with a one-mile jog around the track Friday morning at Pimlico Race Course. Trainer Todd Pletcher wanted to give the Preakness favorite a relaxed day after he galloped with his customary aggression on Thursday morning. It was the same routine Always Dreaming…

Preakness Notebook: Always Dreaming Ready to Keep Triple Crown Hopes Alive

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:39 PM

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Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming completed his preparations for Saturday's 142nd Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in the second leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown. The 3-year-old colt made a one-mile jog around the Baltimore track Friday morning under the supervision of trainer Todd Pletcher, who said he wanted to give the 4-5 morning line…

Report: Classic Empire Jockey Leparoux Allegedly Defrauded

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:32 PM

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BALTIMORE — Classic Empire jockey Julien Leparoux, scheduled to ride in Saturday's Preakness, allegedly was defrauded by a former financial adviser, according to a federal indictment reportedly handed down this month in Lexington, Ky. Yahoo Sports reported Thursday that Leon Smith, a former Kentucky men's basketball team staff member, faces felony charges of transferring $14,000 from…

Always Dreaming's Trainer, Jockey have Liked their Odds Together

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:22 PM

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BALTIMORE — In the months before this year's Kentucky Derby, jockey John Velazquez told his agent, Angel Cordero Jr., he might ride two more years and call an end to his Hall of Fame career. Only one thing nagged at the man known around the thoroughbred racing world as Johnny V. "I would feel terrible if…

Preakness 2017 Predictions, Betting Odds: Always Dreaming, Classic Empire Or A Longshot?

The Monday Morning Quarterback 5:45 PM

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The 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes gets underway on Saturday night at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The race is expected to come down to two thoroughbreds: Always Dreaming and Classic Empire. Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming remains the favorite. The betting favorite has won the Preakness in 13 of the last 32 editions of…

Favored Always Dreaming Wins Kentucky Derby

The Monday Morning Quarterback 8:01 PM

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Always Dreaming took command at the top of the stretch on Saturday and easily held off longshot Lookin at Lee to become the fifth straight favorite to win the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky. Always Dreaming gave trainer Todd Pletcher his second win in the Run for the Roses. The race was run under mostly sunny…

Kentucky Derby 2017 Drink Recipes

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The 2017 Kentucky Derby begins Saturday, May 6 kickstarting the road to the Triple Crown as more than 15 million people across the United States tune into the famous horse race at the Churchill Downs Racetrack. Whether you’re betting or not the year’s most famous horse race must be enjoyed with ice-cold refreshments. Mint juleps are…

Five Ways to Pick a Kentucky Derby Winner

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The first Saturday of May is once again upon us -- and the Kentucky Derby festivities are well underway. Between trying to keep your hat dry from the rain and being served too many mint juleps, you may be tempted to bet on a horse -- or at least root for one. With 20 thoroughbreds racing…