Ain't that a kick in the grass?
                   
signonsandiego.com     Jul 21, 2008          

Monzante comes from last atop stretch to win Read turf 'cap DEL MAR – Monzante unleashed a devastating closing kick under Rafael Bejarano and went from last in a six-horse field at the top of the stretch to a half-length victory yesterday in the Grade I, $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap here. If the Padres could finish like Monzante, they might have a clear lead in the National League West right now. “I know what kind of kick this horse has and I was ready with it,” said Bejarano, who notched his second stakes victory of the day and third in the five-day-old meeting. “We went wide, but that was no problem. When you're on the best horse, you can do what you want to do.” Whatsthescript, the 8-5 favorite, finished second, three-quarters of a length ahead of Storm Military. Lava Man, sentimental favorite but third choice in the... [read full story]                    


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City-Parish Council delays garbage decision; click to comment

theadvertiser.com     11 hrs ago          

Officials want closer look at new contract Amanda McElfresh • amcelfresh@theadvertiser.com • August 20, 2008 The City-Parish Council delayed action Tuesday night on changing garbage-collection procedures in the city and...                    

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Want To Be A Baseline Bum?

nba.com     13 hrs ago          

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Headley's Cup hopefuls get tryouts

espn.go.com     16 hrs ago          

By Jay Privman Daily Racing Form DEL MAR, Calif. -- The Breeders' Cup is two months away, but how much participation trainer Bruce Headley has in the event largely will be determined on Sunday, when he sends out Arson Squad,...                    

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Classic prospects get last tune-ups

signonsandiego.com     yesterday          

DEL MAR – Four Pacific Classic prospects put in final workouts yesterday at three venerated racing venues from one end of the country to the other. At Saratoga in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., defending race champion Student Council...                    

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