Belmont champion Rags to Riches was part of a stellar 3-year-old class.
In 2007, a jinx was squashed in the Kentucky Derby, 3-year-old Curlin followed up a Preakness win with a Breeders’ Cup Classic title and the filly Rags to Riches beat the boys in the Belmont. Story
‘06 Classic champ Invasor was also a star in the first quarter of 2007.
Barbaro’s heart-wrenching death aside, 2007 featured numerous thrilling finishes, rivalries, and eye-popping performances.
Bob Baffert trains Massive Drama, who drew post 2, for Zayat Stables.
Hollywood Prevue winner Massive Drama takes on 13 other 2-year-olds Saturday in the Grade 1, $750,000 CashCall Futurity. Story
A decision is expected soon on plans for reigning Classic champ Curlin.
Still training with Steve Asmussen at Fair Grounds, the future of likely Horse of the Year Curlin has not been declared, but a decision may come “in the near future.” Story
Country Star, the likely Starlet favorite, broke her maiden in a Grade 1.
Nine burgeoning Kentucky Oaks prospects face off Saturday in the final major race of the year in the juvenile fillies division, the Grade 1, $421,500 Hollywood Starlet. Story
Long-distance turf specialist Dalvina heads the Grade 2 La Prevoyante.
Calder Race Course’s Grand Slam II program on Saturday has drawn full fields in all four stakes, including two Grade 2 races, the W.L. McKnight and La Prevoyante handicaps. Story
Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company has announced that a policy regarding exogenous anabolic steroids will be implemented beginning with the 2008 February Sale of Selected Two-Year-Olds in Training. OBS has taken the position that no exogenous anabolic steroid be administered within 45 days of sale. more
Baffert (left) could join D. Wayne Lukas in the Hall of Fame in ‘08.
In 2008, three-time Kentucky Derby winning trainer Bob Baffert becomes eligable for induction into thoroughbred racing’s Hall of Fame. This week, NTRA’s Stretch Drive takes a look at Hall of Fame members past, present and future. Stretch Drive 
The $1M Delta Jackpot field of 10 includes BC starter Overextended.
Ten 2-year-olds — including two unbeaten colts, two Breeders’ Cup alums, and one starter with a Beyer Speed Figure of 99 — will battle for a share of $1 million in the Delta Jackpot on Friday night. Story
Soy Conquistador winning the Clasico del Caribe on Sunday.
Puerto Rican-bred Soy Conquistador took control down the stretch to win Sunday’s $300,000 Clasico del Caribe in front of the home crowd at Camarero Race Track. Story
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