Oaklawn: Asmussen trio set for Opening Day Smarty Jones

By Rick Francis —- A formidable trio from the Steve Asmussen barn look to continue their march to the First Saturday in May when they face-off against five fellow three-year-olds in the Smarty Jones Stakes from Oaklawn Park; carded as race eight, let’s have a look at...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Morales Among Eclipse Award Finalists with Oaklawn Connections

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Morales Among Eclipse Award Finalists with Oaklawn Connections The envelope, please. Edgar Morales isn’t riding Friday at Oaklawn, but the jockey has a good excuse for missing the first day of the meeting. Morales will be attending the 48th annual...
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MORALES ENJOYS CLIMB, EARNS SEÑOR TEQUILA JOCKEY OF MONTH HONOR

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Whenever he reaches the Tampa Bay Downs winner’s circle, Pablo Morales flashes a smile capable of lighting a moonless night. But Morales doesn’t mind letting everyone in on a secret: At 30, being a jockey is more enjoyable than at any...
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Gulfstream Today 1.23.19: Maximus Mischief Tops 24 Noms to Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull (G2)

By David Joseph —- Maximus Mischief Tops 24 Noms to Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull (G2) Among Five Graded-Stakes Worth $850,000 in Purses Feb. 2 Final Horses Arrive Wednesday for Pegasus World Cup (G1) Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Reaches $482,491 for Thursday Leading Jockey Saez...
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EARLY NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR 2019 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES SET FOR SATURDAY

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019) – The nomination period for all 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to compete in the races of the 2019 Triple Crown – the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes...
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