why is steppenwolfer out of the preakness?
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It's a sensible decision. This will allow the horse to rest up a bit then focus on the Belmont which better suits his running style.
610791
He's banned from the Hall of Fame from accusations of gambling on baseball games.  Without that, he probably would have made it.  I agree with the person above me, though.  If he dies, they might let him in.  It's a "lifetime" ban after all. :)
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He is currently still on the roster but he is injured.  There is much talk of him retiring however.  It is unlikely that he will be back next season, but if he is it will be for the Cowboys.
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No, it looks like he will miss the cut --that may even be official now.\n\nSure, the sports/golf fan in me cares.  I think a lot of people - me included - wanted to see Tiger and Phil in the last group on Sunday...Plus, with Tiger just coming back after 9 or so weeks after his father's death, it would've been great theatre, and I've always rooted for Tiger, anyway.\n\nHe will find a way to bounce back this year, and he'll probably win either the British or the PGA.
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Unfortunately, I only found one reference to a horse with a similar name and it was called Late Late Show. Is that the horse you are referring to?\n\nAnd the race Late Late Show was in was already over so there are no recent details about the horse.\n\nSorry.
424558
It looks like the Cubs thought about bringing him up, but they decided their bullpen was a little worn out. Probably a good move, since you'll need a fresh pen later in the year. I imagine we'll see him before July, however.
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exactly. though the horse's name is "Steppenwolfer."\nthe trifecta paid $11,418.40 on a $2 ticket \nand the exacta paid $587.
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From what I can gather, he doesn't ride anymore, but is still a prominent figure in the teaching/coaching world of horse riding.  Check out his homepage.\n\nMatt
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This was exactly what I meant when I answered the Tiger vs Phil question. Only this time, Phil didn't have the magic to save par or even bogey. And he has no one to blame but himself.\n\nPhil's course management for the week was excellent right up until the last hole, and then he went for it. I could understand that mentality if he were trailing by a stroke, or maybe....MAYBE...if he were tied for the lead coming home. But the fact of the matter was he was up by a stroke. Had he played an iron off the tee, played a long iron in and even landed around the green, worst case scenario he's in a playoff.\n\nThis is the mental block he has to get away from the become a seriously dominant force on the PGA. Perhaps he needs to add Dr Bob Rotella to his new entourage. The go-for-broke attitude is entertaining sometimes, but when you have a shot at the US Open, and then essentially give it away, it's time to re-evaluate your position on that kind of thing.
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The field is frozen at the time of caution...the rule was changed after a race in which DJ brought out the caution, his car stalled in the middle of the straightaway, and the cars racing back to the line nearly plowed right into him.  This was also the time they put into effect the "lucky dog" pass, since you can't race back to the line, the first car not on the lead lap gets his lap back (unless he's the one that caused the caution).
462444
I agree with the previous answer.  There is a very good chance Jenks will lose the job at some point. Guillen is impatient and tends to switch closers more than most managers.  Jenks' reporting out of shape is also common.  It held him back during his minor league career.  Combined with his spring ineffectiveness he could be the first closer to lose his job.
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Yes, for USA in the World Baseball Classic.  After that -- he hasn't decided, but my prediction is he will retire.  His manager recently said he is leaning that way. \n\n(He has many options, including returning to the Astros, but he'd have to wait until May 1 to do that.  My guess is that is the second most likely.)
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So they could trade him.\n\nSeriously, though - he's on the roster because he has some trade value, and there isn't anyone better in the Mets system who needs to be on the roster.  There was no reason to take him off, so they didn't.
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You may have to contact New York Racing Assoc.  I believe they do all tracks.  I loved Roosevelt.  I wish they closed Yonkers instead.  I still have some of the give-away items.
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Elvstroem was retired to stud at Blue Gum Stud http://news.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=28802\n\nSavabeel stands at Waikato Stud http://www.waikatostud.co.nz/\n\nI think Pendragon is still in training, but I'm not positive.
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I doubt that a racehorse has ever come out of retirement to race.  Horses retire for a reason and racing them again could kill them.\n\nIf you're interested in the group mentioned by the other poster - here is the link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/waottb/\n\nHere is another link:\nhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/tbsafe/\n\nNeither site appears to advocate re-training of former thoroughbreds for racing.
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Good question!!! Thus must be the most unpredictable KY Derby in recent years. Even though last year a couple of Long shots finished in the money, this year there are at least 10 horses that could actually win! I myself like Lawyer Ron possibly boxed in a tri-fecta with Barbaro and Brother Derrick, I might key with Jazil or Point Determined. If the track is favoring speed horses like Sinister Minster, Sharp Humor and SweetNorthernSaint they will also have a chance in finishing in the money. Let's not forget the closers like Jazil, Stepenwolfer, Point Determined and Cause to Believe. Also remember last years Derby where the long shots finished in 3 of the top 4 spots. There's a couple of "sleeper" horses like that in this years derby Showing UP and Keyed Entry. And don't forget the early favorites like A.P. Warrior and Bluegrass Cat who haven't done to much this year but still are great horses. Anyway good luck with what ever you choose and have a great Derby Day!!!