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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Following are brief looks at the eight non-juvenile equine categories at this year’s Eclipse Awards, with nominees listed in parentheses. Winners will be announced on Thursday, Jan. 25. Three-year-old filly (Mawj, Pretty Mischievous, Randomized) – This is one of the deepest of this year’s equine categories. It would have been less […]

When Credibility Matters

Trainer Melanie Giddings returned to work on Sunday morning at Saratoga Race Course even though her heart was still broken after the loss of undefeated 3-year-old filly Maple Leaf Mel, who was just a few short strides from victory in Saturday’s Grade 1 Test when she fell to the track. “I’m here. My crew is here. […]

When Credibility Matters

Racing fans have united in their grief over the loss of Maple Leaf Mel, and their compassion for trainer Melanie Giddings.

Rick Dutrow, Jr. trainee White Abarrio has jumped to fifth position in this week's NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll.

By Mike MacAdam/The Leader-Herald SARATOGA SPRINGS — Brightwork made short work of the Grade III Adirondack field in the home stretch at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday. Ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., she stalked the early pacesetters and pulled away to win by five lengths over betting favorite Her

When Credibility Matters

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Maple Leaf Mel was leading the field in the $500,000 Test at Saratoga when she sustained a catastrophic injury to her leg just before the