Maxfield Stars on Derby Preview Day; Undercard Stakes Recaps

By Brian Nadeau —- Maxfield Stars on Derby Preview Day Undercard Walsh Trainee Easily Wins Mineshaft New Orleans (February 13, 2021) – There may have been an anxious moment or two at the start of the $200,000 Mineshaft (G3) but there were hardly any late. Godolphin’s...
Posted On 14 Feb 2021
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Clairiere Turns the Tables on Travel Column in Rachel Alexandra

By Brian Nadeau —- Regally-bred Stonestreet Filly Closes from Last to Win New Orleans (February 13, 2020) – True rivalries in horse racing are few and far between, but there just might be a good one brewing in New Orleans between two very talented 3-year-old fillies on the...
Posted On 14 Feb 2021
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Mandaloun Makes Amends in Risen Star

By Brian Nadeau —- Beaten Lecomte Favorite Flips the Script on Midnight Bourbon, Proxy New Orleans (February 13, 2021) – Whether it was the addition of blinkers, experience, or added distance, it all came together for Mandaloun in the $400,000 Risen Star (G2), presented by...
Posted On 14 Feb 2021
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Gulfstream: Mischevious Alex Looking Good for G3 Gulfstream Park Sprint

By David Joseph —- 1/ST RACING APPOINTS AARON GRYDER AS VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRY RELATIONS Mischevious Alex Looking Good for G3 Gulfstream Park Sprint Saffie Joseph Jr. Seeks to Continue Championship Meet Success HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Multiple graded-stakes winner...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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TAMPA BAY: SATURDAY SPRINT SHOWCASE FEATURES RETURN OF FTBOA STAKES WINNERS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – After stepping up in competition on Jan. 23 in the Grade III Fred W. Hooper Stakes at Gulfstream Park, 4-year-old Florida-bred colt Shivaree is set to return to Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday for the $100,000, 6-furlong Pelican Stakes. The Jacks...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Factor This Looks to Get Rolling Again in Fair Grounds

By Brian Nadeau —- Turf Star Kicked Off Four-Race Win Streak in Last Year’s G3 New Orleans (February 10, 2021) – Trainer Brad Cox is hoping a return to Cajun Country will inspire a return to form for Factor Up, who figures to start as a solid favorite when he looks to...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Gulfstream Today 2.10.21: Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.10.21 Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Set for Saturday’s Program Structor Returns from Long Layoff in Saturday Allowance HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Keepmeinmind is Staying Home

By Robert Yates —- Keepmeinmind is Staying Home Trainer Robertino Diodoro said Wednesday morning that Keepmeinmind will make his 3-year-old debut in Oaklawn’s $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3), rather than ship to Fair Grounds for Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2)....
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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MJC at Laurel: G3 Winner Majestic Dunhill Seeks Rebound in General George (G3)

By David Joseph —- G3 Winner Majestic Dunhill Seeks Rebound in General George (G3) Fellow Graded Winners Laki, Share the Ride Among 10-Horse Field One of Six Stakes, Two Graded, Worth $900,000 in Purses Feb. 13 LAUREL, MD – R.A. Hill Stable’s Grade 3 winner Majestic...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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Maxfield Stars in Mineshaft on Derby Day Preview Undercard

By Brian Nadeau —- Undefeated Star Poised to Join the Elite of Handicap Division New Orleans (February 10, 2021) – Maxfield is finally getting the chance to make up for lost time. Godolphin’s homebred was forced to miss the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in 2019 and the...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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