Keeneland Barn Notes — Wednesday, April 12

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 28. First post is 1 p.m. ET. ************************* BROWN HAS TWO CHANCES AT SIXTH JENNY WILEY VICTORY DISARM SEEKS POSSIBLE KENTUCKY DERBY START IN STONESTREET LEXINGTON OEUVRE...
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Lukas Still Looking for Apple Blossom Glory 40 Years After His First Win

by Robert Yates —- Lukas Still Looking for Apple Blossom Glory 40 Years After His First Win Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of D. Wayne Lukas’ first career victory at Oaklawn, which means the Hall of Fame trainer could come full circle this weekend at a place he calls...
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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SCOTT SPIETH TAKES ANOTHER STEP TOWARD MAJOR CAREER MILESTONE

By Mike Henry —- As he continues his pursuit of 5,000 career victories, jockey Scott Spieth is determined to do things his way. Spieth collected his fourth victory of the current Tampa Bay Downs meet in today’s fifth race with a strong front-running performance by...
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes 04/09

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Lord Miles registers 93 BSF for 59-1 upset score in G2 Wood Memorial Doppelganger provides Russell, Toledo first G1 win with Carter Handicap triumph Promiseher America stamps her G1 Kentucky Oaks ticket in G3 Gazelle; Funny How...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Sunday, April 9

By Amy Owens —- SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Keeneland is closed for racing today. Racing resumes Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET. ************************* TOYOTA BLUE GRASS WINNER TAPIT TRICE TO HEAD TO CHURCHILL DOWNS NEXT SUNDAY GODOLPHIN RUNNERS ARRIVE FOR GRADE 1 CHALLENGES GALLOPING OUT...
Posted On 10 Apr 2023
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OLDSMAR CUP GOES TO 31-1 OUTSIDER ON DAY OF UPSETS; PICK-5 CARRYOVER

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – There was no denying Mayor Dan Saracki had an outstanding time on Oldsmar Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs. Saracki, who was accompanied by his wife Paula and several city officials, cashed a ticket on Oldsmar Cup race winner Denying, at 31-1 the...
Posted On 09 Apr 2023
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Diodoro Reaches 50 Wins at Oaklawn

by Robert Yates —- Diodoro Reaches 50 Wins at Oaklawn Robertino Diodoro became just the third trainer to reach 50 victories multiple times at an Oaklawn meeting when favored Great Escape won Friday’s ninth race, a $106,000 allowance for older horses at 1 mile. Great Escape...
Posted On 09 Apr 2023
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Doppelganger rallies for upset victory in G1 Carter presented by NYRA Bets

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- * Joey Freshwater keeps them at bay in G3 Bay Shore * Promiseher America captures G3 Gazelle at 26-1 Doppelganger rallies for upset victory in G1 Carter H. presented by NYRA Bets By Brian Bohl OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Doppelganger forged his own identity on...
Posted On 09 Apr 2023
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Tapit Trice Outduels Verifying to Win $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass

By Amy Owens —- Tapit Trice Outduels Verifying to Win $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY (April 8, 2023) – Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable’s Tapit Trice edged away from Verifying in deep stretch to win the 99th running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1)...
Posted On 09 Apr 2023
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Correll’s Corner: Derby Field Taking Shape

Derby field taking shape Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The last of the major prep races for the 149th Kentucky Derby have been run with Lord Miles blowing up the Wood Memorial at 57-1, Tapit Trice winning the Blue Grass and Practical...
Posted On 09 Apr 2023
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