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By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Each day the number of races to watch and wager on shrinks. Handicappers have more time on their hands than anyone could have imagined. Hoping that the full card for Louisiana Derby Day survives through Saturday, here are o...

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Just how strange is it to watch horses compete for prize money and Derby entry points without spectators in the stands to cheer them on? We’re finding out this week as the impact of coronavirus precautions touch even the prep...

By Rick Francis —- An “interesting” group of twelve three-year-olds are slated to go in the Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby, each with an eye on the winners share of the 400k purse and a starting berth in the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby; let’s take a look...

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Race 10 Grade II Davona Dale Spice is Nice (6): Runaway winner in her first start for white hot trainer Todd Pletcher, she looks to prove that she’s Oaks caliber this weekend. Bayerness (7): Makes her return to the races looking...

By Rick Francis —- Full fields await both divisions of the Grade 2 Risen Star, each carrying a purse of $400k and a 85 valuable Kentucky Derby points; let’s have a look at the contenders. Race 12) 1&1/8th Mile. Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford Grade II....

By Rick Francis —- Gulfstream Park Race 12) 1&1/8 Mile. Pegasus World Cup Invitational S.PRESENTED BY RUNHAPPY. Grade I. Purse $3,000,000 FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WITH NO RACE DAY MEDICATION Post Time: ( 5:34)/ 4:34/ 3:34/ 2:34 ADVANCED FORECAST: Mostly Sunny, High...

By Rick Francis —- AQUEDUCT Race 10) 1 Mile. Cigar Mile H. Grade I. Purse $750,000 A HANDICAP FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: ( 4:16)/ 3:16/ 2:16/ 1:16 1) Whitmore (Moquett/Rosario); veteran exits a willing third in the BC Sprint, his fourth board finish of 2019;...

By Rick Francis —- The Churchill Downs Fall Meet starts it’s final weekend with one of it’s signature contests the Grade 1 Clark Handicap. An accomplished field of twelve 3-year-olds and up will look to close out their 2019 season with a coveted Grade 1 victory...

By Rick Francis —- Clear skies and inviting temps are both in store as Fair Grounds Racecourse and Slots kicks off it’s 148th race meet; and with the anticipated large crowd comes the 95th edition of the Thanksgiving Classic Stakes. A small field of five will head to...

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- SANTA ANITA Post Time: Post Time: 1:07/12:07/11:07/(10:07) Race 1: 2-3-4-8 Race 2: 5-3-4 Race 3: 11-1-7-3 Race 4:7 Furlongs. Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR FILLIES AND MARES,...