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Five is enough for Irad Ortiz on Virginia Derby day
Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. won five races and swept the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks – the former aboard $2 million yearling Capensis – Tuesday at Colonial Downs.
Graham Motion aims to continue Virginia Derby streak
Trainer Graham Motion has mounted an unusual streak — three consecutive Virginia Derby wins in two states over five seasons — he hopes to continue today.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks September 6
The original and best Colonial Downs tip sheet returns: Nick’s Picks is back and hoping to build on a 2021 season where his top-pick horses showed a profit.
Mid-Atlantic Three Stars: September 6
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
For track announcer Jason Beem, butterflies, then confidence
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem will call his third Virginia Derby Tuesday and says of big race nerves, “The waiting is the hardest part.”
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks September 5
The original and best Colonial Downs tip sheet returns: Nick’s Picks is back and hoping to build on a 2021 season where his top-pick horses showed a profit.
Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks September 5
In Spa Selections, our correspondent provides his Saratoga picks for key races on today’s Saratoga card!
Two Emmys favored in Cape Henlopen
Grade 1 winner Two Emmys has been tabbed as the 5-2 morning line favorite in a contentious and crowded renewal of the Cape Henlopen at Delaware Park.
Spa selections 2022: Saratoga picks September 4
In Spa Selections, our correspondent provides his Saratoga picks for key races on today’s Saratoga card!
Charles Town picks and analysis: September 3
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
