When trainer Bruce Jackson saw the weather forecast for Monday — hot and dry, which meant a firm grass track at Remington Park — he knew conditions were prime for his 5-year old horse, Brego, to shine. The California-bred son of In Excess didn’t disappoint. Brego, a 17-1 longshot running in only his third stakes race, surged clear in the final stages to capture the $150,000 DeBartolo Memorial…
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Longshot Brego wins rich turf race at Remington Park
When trainer Bruce Jackson saw the weather forecast for Monday — hot and dry, which meant a firm grass track at Remington Park — he knew conditions were prime for his 5-year old horse, Brego, to shine. The California-bred son of In Excess didn’t disappoint. Brego, a 17-1 longshot running in only his third stakes…
Heartswideopen recovers from drifting start to win All American
Heavily favored Heartswideopen, breaking from the outside post, drifted toward the inside rail but recovered to edge SF Royal Bank by a nose Monday in the $1.9 million All American Futurity. The Texas-bred Heartswideopen, with Oscar Hernandez aboard, put 68-year-old trainer Carl Draper back in the winner’s circle in the richest event in quarter horse…
Majestic Warrior wins $250,000 Hopeful Stakes
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott capped a dominating season at Saratoga Race Course on Monday when 2-year-old Majestic Warrior took the $250,000 Hopeful Stakes. Mott topped the Saratoga standings for the first time in six years and took home an eighth career title as Saratoga’s leading trainer with 27 winners.
Arizona’s Webb struggles again in loss
Colorado manager Clint Hurdle called it the “Tulo Trap.” Whatever it’s called, it helped the Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Troy Tulowitzki caught rookie outfielder Justin Upton making a wide turn at third base to end an Arizona rally and the Rockies held on to beat the Diamondbacks 4-3.
Tigers LHP Rogers to start Wednesday
Kenny Rogers is returning to the Tigers’ rotation for the September stretch run. Rogers is scheduled to start Wednesday’s home game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, which will be the first outing for the left-hander in more than a month. Rogers went on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this…
Colts hoping for another fast start
The Indianapolis Colts would do almost anything to avoid slowing down. They live on a no-huddle offense and quick-hitting scores, and rely on defensive speed to force opponents into mistakes. So in Thursday night’s season opener against New Orleans, the Colts hope to do — what else? — start fast. “I believe it’s important because…
In the Pits: NASCAR Chase drama lags behind IRL championship race
The championship race is so tight and so tense, tempers are boiling. Car owners have nearly come to blows. Accusations of dirty driving abound.
Mariners’ Suzuki reaches 200 hits again
Seattle’s Ichiro Suzuki homered off Yankees starter Roger Clemens on Monday to reach 200 hits for the seventh consecutive season, tying the AL record. Suzuki singled in the first and homered on a 2-0 pitch to right-center in the third to give the Mariners a 2-1 lead. It was Suzuki’s sixth homer of the year…
Pedro returns, reaches 3,000 strikeouts
Pedro Martinez completed his comeback from major shoulder surgery on Monday and quickly went into the record books, becoming the 15th pitcher to strike out 3,000 batters in his career. The New York Mets’ right-hander needed only two strikeouts to reach the mark. He fanned Scott Hatteberg on a foul-tipped fastball for 2,999 to open…
Juddmonte success for Authorized
Frankie Dettori’s Derby winner Authorized wins the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.
Frye wins Browns starting QB job
Charlie Frye will start at quarterback for Cleveland’s season opener Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Frye, who started 13 games last year, entered training camp slightly behind Derek Anderson in the quarterback competition. But he outperformed Anderson during preseason games and directed one touchdown drive against the Denver Broncos.
Jaguars sign veteran CB Glenn
Veteran cornerback Aaron Glenn signed with Jacksonville on Monday, two days after being cut by Dallas. Glenn gives the Jaguars a fifth cornerback, playing behind starters Rashean Mathis and Brian Williams and possibly competing with Terry Cousin for the nickel role. Jacksonville had planned to keep five cornerbacks, but released second-year player Dee Webb and…