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Algorithms surges to victory in Holy Bull Stakes

Algorithms surged past heavy favorite Hansen about 200 yards from the finish and went on to win Sunday’s $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (Grade 3) at Gulfstream Park and take an early step on the trail to the Kentucky Derby

Borel heading back to Oaklawn Park

After beginning the year less than glowingly at Gulfstream Park, jockey Calvin Borel is heading back to more familiar ground at Oaklawn Park. The three-time Kentucky Derby winning rider is set to take mounts starting on Saturday.

Two stars shine bright on Sunshine Millions day

Mucho Macho Man and Awesome Feather were crowd-pleasers at Gulfstream Park.

Algorithms finds winning formula for Holy Bull Stakes

Algorithms, ridden by Javier Castellano, overtook a tiring Hansen down the stretch to capture Sunday's $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 5-2 second choice covered the mile in 1:36.17 over a sloppy track.

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Sunshine Millions features Mucho Macho Man

Mucho Macho Man was one of last year’s top 3-year-olds, with a third-place finish in the Kentucky Derby and a win the Risen Star (Grade 3) at Fair Grounds in New Orleans.

Ruler On Ice targets Donn Handicap

Breeders' Cup Classic third-place finisher Ruler On Ice is on target to begin his 2012 racing campaign in next month's 1 1/8-mile Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park. The four-year-old has been training at nearby Palm Meadows Training Center.

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Possible road to Derby starts with Holy Bull Stakes for Hansen

Unbeaten Hansen, the 2-year-old champion of 2011, will take the beginning stage of his campaign for the Kentucky Derby with a stakes race on Sunday at Gulfstream Park.

Champion colt returns in Holy Bull Stakes

Eclipse Award winner Hansen heads a field of six three-year-olds for Sunday's $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The mile race is a prep for the Florida Derby on March 31.

Arlington Million XXX on for August

The 30th running of the Arlington Million has been scheduled for Saturday, August 18. The 1 1/4-mile turf stakes is the centerpiece of Arlington Park's annual race meet.

NBC to broadcast Breeders' Cup

NBC Sports Group has reached an agreement to begin televising the Breeder's Cup World Championships with the 2012 edition. NBC previously aired the Breeders' Cup from 1984 to 2005.

Characteristics of a Kentucky Derby Winner

For the longest time, thoroughbreds raced four, five, even six times in their three-year-old season prior to the Kentucky Derby. The norm these days is just two or three with the races spaced out a month at a time.

Bowling for Dollars in the Big Easy

Trainer Larry Jones has another contender for the Triple Crown races this year. That should not be a shock as he has become one of the top trainers in the nation.

Howe Great leads gate to wire for Kitten’s Joy win

Trainer Graham Motion instructed jockey Edgar Prado to go for an early lead on Howe Great, and the advice paid off.

Mr. Bowling hangs on to win Lecomte Stakes

Mr. Bowling, ridden by Robby Albarado, held off Z Dager Saturday to capture the $175,000 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course. It was the three-year-old's first start in almost three months.

Acclamation's trainer disappointed with Eclipse Award

It may seem funny, but trainer Don Warren doesn't appear all that enthused with winning a 2011 Eclipse Award. His charge, Acclamation, was voted 2011 champion Older Male thoroughbred.

No sharing expected in Lecomte Stakes

A large field of 13 three-year-olds has been entered for Saturday's $175,000 Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course. The mile and 70 yard event is the track's first stakes leading to the $1 million Louisiana Derby on April 1.

Havre de Grace wins Horse of the Year in a runaway

After all the discussions about who should be voted 2011 Horse of the Year, it turned out the decision was not a hard one.

2012 Kentucky Derby Countdown

Hansen and Union Rags ran their hearts out last November in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile with the former defeating the latter by a diminishing head. Hansen comes into 2012 undefeated in three starts while Union Rags has three wins in four tries.

Junebugred is golden in Smarty Jones

Junebugred, ridden by Joe Bravo, held on to win Monday's $100,000 Smarty Jones Stakes to begin Oaklawn Park's series for three-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail. The 6-1 third choice covered the mile distance in 1:38,45 on a fast track.

Havre de Grace named 2011 Horse of the Year

Havre de Grace, owned by Fox Hill Farms, was voted 2011 Horse of the Year and champion older female. The announcement came during the 41st annual Eclipse Awards program Monday night at the Beverly Wilshire.