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Kentucky Oaks and Derby Weekend Review and A Quick Look Ahead to the Preakness

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It was a very interesting weekend of racing at Churchill Downs as we had our usual upset winners along with some very eye-opening performances.

Tuesday, 07 May 2013 09:54 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Making the Case for the Kentucky Oaks Being a Better Race than the Kentucky Derby

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Kentucky Derby contender Orb went four furlongs in 47 4/5 seconds the day after galloping 1 1/2 miles.


I know this will come off sounding like I am talking from both sides but for the sake of this article I am going to make the case as to why I think the Kentucky Oaks looks to be a better race than the Kentucky Derby.

Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:19 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Time for excitement to build as Kentucky Derby week is here

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Bob Baffert had Code West work five furlongs Sunday morning at Churchill Downs but no final decision has been made concerning the 3-year-old's status for the Kentucky Derby.


Yes, it is ladies and gentlemen, the drama of Kentucky Derby Week is upon us.

Sunday, 28 April 2013 21:21 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby Previews

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We enter the final weekend of the big prep race block of races as we get closer to the Kentucky Derby.

Saturday, 13 April 2013 00:21 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby Previews

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As the run-up to the Kentucky Derby winds down, we still have two important weekends of prep races before we get a good idea of which 20 horses will make it to the starting gate for May 4. This weekend has two major races.

Saturday, 06 April 2013 03:19 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Fair Grounds 2012-13 Season In Review

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With the Fair Grounds season at an end, I wanted to give you my look back at the meet and some observations I am taking away.

Tuesday, 02 April 2013 09:32 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

Closing Day Selections from the Fair Grounds

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In one day we go from a huge celebration to a harsh reality.

Sunday, 31 March 2013 02:50 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 

My Personal Recollections of Past Louisiana Derby Days

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From the expected to the "Impazible," the Louisiana Derby has offered many special days over the years.


It is late Tuesday night as I put this piece together and I wondered how could I write about this upcoming weekend of racing at the Fair Grounds knowing the historical backdrop it will offer.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013 09:04 | Posted In: George Pepis' Blog | Read More »
 
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