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by Mike MacAdam
The Wire
A Daily Gazette sports blog
News from the world of thoroughbred horse racing
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012
Saratoga Day 17, 8/8
My Miss Aurelia toys with competition before winning easily in return.
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012
RIP Gambling Tree
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- “O Gambling Tree! O Gambling Tree!” “Thy leaves are so unchanging:” Cast adrift, I wandered into the middle of the backyard late Monday morning just to handicap the Saratoga card for awhile at the last empty picnic table, then be on my way. It’s made of wood. ...
Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
Saratoga Day 16, 8/6
Velazquez, Attfield team up for stakes win days before their Hall of Fame induction.
Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012
Spa Day 15, August 5
Shackleford last to 36-1 Poseidon's Warrior in Vanderbilt
Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012
Neighborly Grade I double on Saturday
Next start for Fort Larned, Emma's Encore unclear
Friday, Aug. 3, 2012
Saratoga Day 13, 8/4
C C's Pal eats up the pacesetters in the Grade II Honorable Miss
Monday, July 30, 2012
Saratoga Day 10, 7/30
Rosa Salvaje wins feature for Lisa Lewis.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saratoga Day 8, 7/28/12
Alpha looks Travers-ready with Jim Dandy win
Friday, July 27, 2012
Saratoga Day 7, 7/27
Street Life ready for Travers.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Saratoga Day 6, 7/26
John Velazquez claims first win of meet.
