BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $232,501 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO SATURDAY RACING

By Grant La Grange —- New Orleans (February 28, 2020) – Horseplayers will get the chance to take a shot at the Black Gold 5 which now carries a pool of $232,501 going into Saturday’s 10 race card at Fair Grounds Racecourse. The jackpot is paid out when there is only a...
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TAMPA BAY: WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH MAJOR SIMULCAST ACTION, TAMPA TURF TEST

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has an action-packed Saturday in store for racing fans, a week before the Festival Day program featuring the 40th running of the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby. The Oldsmar oval will simulcast two races from...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap Multiple stakes winner Pioneer Spirit will make his next start in the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses March 14, trainer Robertino Diodoro said Friday morning. The 1 1/16-mile Essex is a major local...
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Handicapping Gulfstream Late Pick-5

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...
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Servis well stocked for G3 Gotham card Rice to saddle pair of G3 Gotham contenders in Montauk Traffic and First Deputy; La Verdad’s first foal in training Mott gearing up for Gotham week with Lake Avenue in the Busher Mind Control, Joevia likely...
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Gulfstream Announces Guaranteed Pools on Fountain of Youth Day

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Announces Guaranteed Pools on Fountain of Youth Day $750,000 Late Pick 4 Pool, $500,000 Late Pick 5 GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.27.20 Rainbow 6 Solved for $468,945 Jackpot Payoff Impressive Debut Winner Eve of War Returns Friday Friday’s Stronach 5...
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SATURDAY’S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH COULD DETERMINE NEW FAVORITE ON ROAD TO KENTUCKY DERBY

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020) – Following a rare weekend off, the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship series is back in full swing Saturday with the $400,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (Grade II) at Gulfstream Park in South Florida. The...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day; Purse Increases

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day Photo credit: Coady Photography Oaklawn will run three major stakes races March 14 and Fair Grounds-based trainer Tom Amoss is scheduled to be represented in at least two, with unbeaten No Parole pointing for the...
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Keeneland and Churchill Downs Reinforce Commitment to Safety with Racing and Training Reforms

Amy Gregory/Darren Rogers —- Pre-work and pre-race vet exams; ban on Lasix in 2-year-old races LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2020) – Keeneland and Churchill Downs today jointly announced major changes in racing and training policies to strengthen safety protocols at both race...
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Fair Grounds News & Notes

By Grant LaGrange —- BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $218,723 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO FRIDAY RACING New Orleans (February 27, 2020) – Horseplayers will get the chance to take a shot at the Black Gold 5 which now carries a pool of $218,723 going into Friday’s nine race card at...
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