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1). Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch – Edition 83 Aqueduct Bold Man: Raced eighth early, advanced to fifth more than 5½ lengths behind after a half-mile, rallied 3 wide into stretch, made up 5½ lengths, and lost by a neck at 6 furlongs on March 30. (Tracked pace 2 lengths behind in third after a half-mile, rallied three wide on turn, losing ground, made up nearly 2½ lengths in stretch... 2). Look out for Detroit, Ottawa in Stanley Cup Playoffs History is on the side of the Red Wings, about 4-1 in a consensus of several sportsbooks odds-makers. Of 21 trips to the finals, the team has carried home the cup 10 times. The Senators, 5-1, have captured the cup only once: 1926-27. Detroit posted the NHL’s best record, 58-16, successfully blending an aging core of players and a stell... 3). Some Derby Contenders Have a Distinct Advantage Some contenders hold a noticeable advantage before they break from two gates. Others, however, must buck negative trends that go back decades. For example, no horse with four or fewer career starts has smelled the roses since Exterminator in 1918. So, it does not look good for Showing Up who won the Lexington Stakes on April 22. ...