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On Saturday at Fair Grounds, trainer Steve Asmussen won the Lecomte (G3) for the fourth time, taking this year’s edition with Gun Runner victor Track Phantom, whom he reports came back great after the race.
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The 41-year-old Maldonado, unseated during a morning workout on Jan. 6 when his mount stumbled while galloping on the main track, plans to return to riding on Saturday after missing two weeks because of a shoulder injury.
Successful on the track, the son of Curlin garnered attention for its special bond with the late Cody Dorman and should win the top honor at the Eclipse Awards.
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 […]