TheRepublic.com - Mike Smith News http://www.therepublic.com/feed/person/ae5dcab21e8d4e7392711f3913274865 Mike Smith News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 Verrazano wins first race since Kentucky Derbyhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ef54da94e4a34b2cb54ca220d7eff57e/RAC--Monmouth-Pegasushttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ef54da94e4a34b2cb54ca220d7eff57e/RAC--Monmouth-PegasusOCEANPORT, New Jersey - Coming off a disappointing race in the Kentucky Derby, Verrazano cruised to a front-running 9ΒΌ length victory in the Grade 3, $150,000 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park.]]>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:44:19 -0400Lukas has Preakness winner Oxbow set for Belmonthttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/61bb5389920746f78d06025aa4a97f04/RAC-Belmont-Stakes-Lukashttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/61bb5389920746f78d06025aa4a97f04/RAC-Belmont-Stakes-Lukas

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