ARRIAGADA EARNS TRAINER OF MONTH HONOR; O’CONNELL WINS 4

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Martin’s Italian Trainer of the Month Juan Arriagada got an offer most people wouldn’t refuse after his (then)-2-year-old filly Strike D’ Oro won her career debut on July 4 at Presque Isle Downs in an eye-popping 57.57 seconds for the...
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55th Eclipse Awards: Sovereignty gets the nod

Sovereignty gets the nod Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview TRINITY, Fla. – The 55th Annual Eclipse Awards Dinner will be held Jan. 22, 2025, at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Fla. As a member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, one of the three voting...
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Friday, Jan. 2, 2026

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, JAN. 2, 2026 SANTA YNEZ: LA WALLY, REVERA LOOK TO UPEND BAFFERT TRIO MAKEUP CARD ADDED FOR THURSDAY, JAN. 8 AFTER CANCELLATIONS FRIDAY’S $1 SUNSET PICK 6 HAS $6,991 CARRYOVER; STARTS AT 12:19 FRIDAY’S RACES ARE OFF THE TURF, MOVED TO MAIN TRACK...
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2026.01.02 Stakes Advance – Smarty Jones Stakes

Stakes Advance – $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, Jan. 2, 2026  $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Arkansans Brent and Sharilyn Gasaway are on the Kentucky Derby...
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