Day: October 5, 2007

Cards’ Mozeliak wants permanent GM jobCards’ Mozeliak wants permanent GM job

The St. Louis Cardinals’ interim general manager made it clear on Thursday that he wants Walt Jocketty’s old job. But John Mozeliak, who has been with the organization for a dozen years, doesn’t feel the need to campaign. He’d like to believe ownership already has his resume. “Obviously, I would want to be considered for the position,” Mozeliak said.

English Channel wins Joe Hirsch Turf, earns spot in Breeders’ Cup TurfEnglish Channel wins Joe Hirsch Turf, earns spot in Breeders’ Cup Turf

English Channel squeezed through an opening along the rail and went to win the $600,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic at Belmont Park on Sunday for the second straight year. The 2-length victory over Stream of Gold earned English Channel an automatic berth in the $3 million Breeders’ Cup Turf at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park on Oct.

Unbridled Belle nips Indian Vale to take BeldameUnbridled Belle nips Indian Vale to take Beldame

Unbridled Belle edged stablemate Indian Vale at the finish and won the $600,000 Beldame Stakes at Belmont Park on Sunday, earning an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff next month. With Ramon Dominguez aboard, Unbridled Belle outdueled favorite Ginger Punch and then passed Indian Vale in the final strides to give trainer Todd Pletcher a 1-2 finish in the Grade 1 race for…

Fabulous Strike headed to Breeders’ Cup Sprint after winning VosburghFabulous Strike headed to Breeders’ Cup Sprint after winning Vosburgh

Fabulous Strike pulled an upset in the $400,000 Vosburgh Stakes at Belmont Park on Sunday, defeating 4-5 favorite Discreet Cat and earning an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint next month. The 5-year-old gelding drew away from Talent Search in the stretch for a 5 3/4 -length win. Discreet Cat ran behind the leaders but never challenged and finished third in the eight-horse…

Unbridled Belle nips Indian Vale to take BeldameUnbridled Belle nips Indian Vale to take Beldame

Unbridled Belle edged stablemate Indian Vale at the finish and won the $600,000 Beldame Stakes at Belmont Park on Sunday, earning an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff next month. With Ramon Dominguez aboard, Unbridled Belle outdueled favorite Ginger Punch and then passed Indian Vale in the final strides to give trainer Todd Pletcher a 1-2 finish in the Grade 1 race for…

Fabulous Strike headed to Breeders’ Cup Sprint after winning VosburghFabulous Strike headed to Breeders’ Cup Sprint after winning Vosburgh

Fabulous Strike pulled an upset in the $400,000 Vosburgh Stakes at Belmont Park on Sunday, defeating 4-5 favorite Discreet Cat and earning an automatic berth in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint next month. The 5-year-old gelding drew away from Talent Search in the stretch for a 5 3/4 -length win. Discreet Cat ran behind the leaders but never challenged and finished third in the eight-horse…

Rookie Winnik lifts Coyotes over BluesRookie Winnik lifts Coyotes over Blues

St. Louis Blues center David Backes, left, is checked to the ice by Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Ballard, right, in the third period of a hockey game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes won 3-2.

Phoenix coach Wayne Gretzky promised a new era of hockey in the desert. In the offseason, the Coyotes signed Don Maloney as their new general manager, added rookies with spirit and verve, and built a group of defensemen based on experience. The wave of new players to step into the Phoenix lineup paid dividends when rookie Daniel Winnik’s first NHL goal stood as the game-winner in the Coyotes’ 3-2…