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1). Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch - Edition 82
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Lookin’ Swell: Raced sixth, more than 3½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced inside on turn to fifth, came wide for drive, angled in the stretch, made up nearly three lengths and lost by a head at a mile on April 22.
Allaboutmack: Trailed inside by more than 7½ lengths behind after a half-mile, advanced on the far turn, angled out in the stretch, rallied from fourth to make up more than 3¼ lengths and lost by three-quarters of a length at a mile on a good turf course on April 13.
2). Hey, boxing fans
Chris Byrd (39-2-1) is defending his IBF title for the fifth time, in a rematch of a bout that took place almost six years ago. Byrd will be facing Wladimir Klitschko (45-3) of Germany in Germany on Saturday night in a fight that will be televised on HBO PPV.
Go ahead, and try to find an article about this attractive match in your local newspaper – ok, wait, don’t bother – I’ll save you the time and tell you that it won’t be there.
3). Ten Tips on Handicapping the Kentucky Derby
Here is the Top 10 list of what to do or when handicapping the 132nd Kentucky Derby Dave Letterman style, so pay attention:
10. Don't wait until Derby Day to decide what you can afford to wager and the kind of bets you will make. Set a total dollar amount and stick to it, win or lose, unless one of your selections is scratched.
9. Don't try to assimilate so much information that you become confused.
4). Waiting for Take-Off
It’s not too often that you read about a team needing a 43-year-old pitcher to have a legitimate shot at the playoffs, but Clemens is not a pitcher who comes along that often. At 42, he put together one of his more stunning seasons in his illustrious 22-year career by going 13-8 with a 1.87 ERA, striking out 185 batters and walking just 62 in 211.3 innings.
5). The NHL Playoffs Are Here, Does Anyone Care?
Last night marked the end of the first NHL season since the strike/lockout of 2004-2005. The Stanley Cup playoffs -- arguably the most exciting tournament in sports -- begin Friday night, but will anybody be watching, other than Don Cherry and Barry Melrose?
While attendance was up in 75% of NHL arenas this season, the sport continues to struggle to attract new fans.
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