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Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., produced the first colt with a guaranteed spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. Confidence Game picked up 50 points toward...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Photo credit: Coady Photography Big Late Charge Puts Wet Paint in the Honeybee Stakes Winner’s Circle HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023) – Over a wet track, Godolphin’s Wet Paint unveiled a masterpiece by storming from last to first in Saturday’s...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Photo credit: Coady Photography CONFIDENCE GAME UPSETS REBEL STAKES AT 18-1 HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023) – A colt from a family bred for success in Hot Springs shuffled the deck on the Kentucky Derby trail when Don’t Tell My Wife Stables’...

By Rick Francis —- Trainer Brad Cox sends out a strong pair with Verifying and Giant Mischief in the running of the $1 Million Grade 2 Rebel Stakes. Each of these strapping 3-year-old colts are seeking their first points to the “Run for the Roses” so expect a...

Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Cox Sticking to the Plan with Rebel Runners After calling an audible to win a Kentucky Derby points race earlier this month in New York, trainer Brad Cox is sticking with the same play for two of his most...

By Amy Owens —- Central Bank Ashland Attracts Champion Wonder Wheel, Rachel Alexandra Winner Pretty Mischievous among 88 Nominees LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 23, 2023) – Keeneland’s 86th running of the $600,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) on Friday, April 7, opening day of the 15-day...

By Jim Gluckson —- BREEDERS’ CUP ANNOUNCES DEL MAR AS HOST SITE FOR 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 41ST Breeders’ Cup to be held at Del Mar near San Diego, California for the Third Time DEL MAR, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 — The Breeders’ Cup, Thoroughbred racing’s year-end...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today There’s $1 Million Reasons to Play Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Closing in on 1000, Breen to Saddle Favorite for Friday Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $1 million Friday at...

By Mike Henry —- Rival trainers and bettors alike were reminded today why Gerald Bennett has dominated the Tampa Bay Downs scene for the last eight seasons. Two starts after claiming 4-year-old Florida-bred filly Alexa’s Dream on Jan. 15 from a 6-furlong maiden victory for...

Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Santana Becomes Seventh Jockey to Win 700 Races at Oaklawn Ricardo Santana Jr. became just the seventh jockey to reach 700 career victories at Oaklawn when favored Bet He’s Ready ($4) won Monday’s fifth race, a sprint for $40,000 maiden...