FAVORED ITSINTHEPOST BATTLES BACK TO WIN GRADE II SAN MARCOS STAKES

By Mike Willman —- ITSINTHEPOST (INSIDE) Zoe Metz Photography FAVORED ITSINTHEPOST BATTLES BACK TO WIN GRADE II, $200,000 SAN MARCOS STAKES BY A NOSE UNDER BAZE; TRAINED BY MULLINS, HE GETS 1 ¼ MILES ON TURF IN 1:58.24 ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2018)—Heavily favored...
Posted On 04 Feb 2018
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OAKLAWN: WILBO UPSETS IVAN FALLUNOVALOT IN KING COTTON

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Wilbo; All photos by Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018) – Chris Wilkins’ Wilbo got the early jump on even money favorite Ivan Fallunovalot for a second straight race and drew off to win by two lengths over the two-time King Cotton...
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LONGSHOT LOMBO STRETCHES OUT TO WIN GRADE II, $150,000 ROBERT B. LEWIS STAKES

By Mike Willman —- LOMBO Zoe Metz Photography LONGSHOT LOMBO STRETCHES OUT TO WIN GRADE II, $150,000 ROBERT B. LEWIS STAKES BY TWO LENGTHS UNDER PRAT; TRAINED BY PENDER, HE GETS 1 1/16 MLES IN 1:45.41 WINNER PICKS UP 10 KENTUCKY DERBY QUALIFYING POINTS ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb....
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FESTIVAL PREVIEW DAY NEXT SATURDAY; GARCIA HAS BROKEN CLAVICLE, WRIST

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs joins the 2018 Triple Crown trail on Saturday, Feb. 10 with the 38th edition of the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes for 3-year-olds, the centerpiece of a Festival Preview Day Presented by Lambholm South card offering...
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ECLIPSE CHAMP ROY H RUNS TO FORM, TAKES GRADE II, $200,000 PALOS VERDES STAKES UNDER DESORMEAUX

By Mike Willman —- ROY H Zoe Metz Photography ECLIPSE CHAMP ROY H RUNS TO FORM, TAKES GRADE II, $200,000 PALOS VERDES STAKES BY 3 ½ LENGTHS UNDER DESORMEAUX; TRAINED BY MILLER, HE GETS SIX FURLONGS IN 1:09.68 ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2018)—Eclipse Champion Sprinter Roy H...
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Kentucky Derby hopeful Avery Island much the best in G3 Withers

By Heather Pettinger —- Avery Island; All photos by Susie Raisher OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Godolphin Racing’s homebred Avery Island got his sophomore campaign off to an impressive start, picking up 10 qualifying points to the Kentucky Derby with a two-length victory...
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Oaklawn Not Allowing Horses from Turfway Park

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Effective immediately and until further notice any horse that has been at Turfway Park in Florence, KY since Jan. 24 will not be permitted on the grounds at Oaklawn.
Posted On 03 Feb 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amy’s Challenge Eying Martha Washington

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amy’s Challenge Eying Martha Washington Unbeaten Amy’s Challenge remains under consideration for the $125,000 Martha Washington Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Feb. 10, trainer Mac Robertson said Saturday morning. The 1-mile Martha Washington is Oaklawn’s...
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FAIR GROUNDS: CHAMPION ODLER DIRT MARE FOREVER UNBRIDLED RETURNS TO WORK TAB, COULD BE DUBAI BOUND

By Ryan Martin —- Champion Older Dirt Mare Forever Unbridled Returns To Work Tab, Could Be Dubai Bound • Beschizza Pulls First Fair Grounds Hat Trick • Faucheux Hits Friday’s Late Exacta CHAMPION OLDER DIRT MARE FOREVER UNBRIDLED RETURNS TO WORK TAB, COULD BE DUBAI BOUND...
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BAFFERT’S UNDEFEATED DREAM TREE HEADS SUNDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 LAS VIRGENES STAKES

By Mike Willman —- BAFFERT’S UNDEFEATED DREAM TREE HEADS SUNDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 LAS VIRGENES STAKES FOR 3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES AT ONE MILE ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 1, 2018)—Fresh off a dazzling Grade I win Dec. 9 and unbeaten in three starts, Bob Baffert’s Dream Tree appears...
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