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2008 Sword Dancer Invitational and Alabama Stakes

Sunday August 17, 2008
Grand Couturier (right) drew off to win the Sword Dancer (G1) for the second time with late closing Better Talk Now taking the place spot. Also on the card, Proud Spell dug in and wouldn't allow favorite Music Note to pass her down the stretch, winning the Alabama Stakes (G1) by a head. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2008 Canadian Pacing Derby

Sunday August 17, 2008
Mister Big drew off to win the $702,000 Canadian Pacing Derby at Mohawk Racetrack over Western Shore and Eagle Luck. Get the results, chart, and photos here plus Thumbelina the world's smallest horse.

2008 Arlington Million Results

Sunday August 10, 2008
It was a foreign invasion in the 2008 Arlington Million as French entry Spirit One was an upset winner over Dubai-based favorite Archipenko with UK-based Mount Nelson third. Fourth place Silverfoot was the best of the US-based horses. Get the results, charts, and photos here.

2008 Beverly D. and Secretariat Stakes

Sunday August 10, 2008
Mauralakana (right) rated behind the pace then closed three wide to win the 2008 Beverly D. by 1 1/4 lengths over Communique, while Winchester ran off to win by 7 1/4 lengths in the Secretariat Stakes while favorite Tizdejavu faded to third. Get the results, charts, and photos for both races here.

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