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Hansen, Union Rags, Algorithms top Triple Crown nominations
Champion Hansen and Union Rags, separated by a head in a thrilling 1-2 finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, and unbeaten Algorithms, who stepped into the spotlight with a five-length win over the champion in the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park last Sunday, top a large roster of 397 horses made eligible during the early nomination phase to compete in the three classic races that make up American horse racing's elusive Triple Crown.
Mr. Prankster romps to WEBN victory
Thomas F. Conway and Mike Maker's Mr. Prankster trailed in last from his outside post during the opening quarter of Saturday's $50,000 WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park, but steadily made up ground to challenge after six furlongs, take command and easily draw off to score by 7 1/2 lengths under jockey John McKee.
Gamilati canters home in UAE Guineas
Godolphin's Gamilati loomed as a prohibitive favorite in Friday's $250,000 U.A.E. One Thousand Guineas at Meydan, but the daughter of Bernardini did more than simply win.
Amazombie blazes bullet three-quarters in advance of San Carlos
Champion sprinter Amazombie stood like a statue in his stall at Bill Spawr's barn Friday morning, a picture of happiness and contentment. This was less than three hours after the Breeders' Cup Sprint king worked six furlongs under the cover of darkness on Santa Anita's fast main track in a bullet 1:12, with jockey Alex Bisono aboard. It was the fastest of 22 drills at the distance.
On Fire Baby skipping Martha Washington
With the ultimate goal being a race at some point on May 4 or 5 at Churchill Downs, trainer Gary 'Red Dog' Hartlage says he will point dual Grade 2 victress On Fire Baby toward stakes for both colts and fillies, but he won't aim her for next Saturday's $75,000 Martha Washington at Oaklawn Park.