Coreell’s Corner: Derby 152 Starting gate getting crowded

Starting gate getting crowded Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – Fulleffort and Emerging Market won the Jeff Ruby and the Louisiana Derby respectively and earned spots in the Kentucky Derby starting on the first Saturday in May....
Posted On 23 Mar 2026
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Favorites Sweep Trio of Louisiana Derby Day Undercard Stakes

By Kevin Kilroy —- Favorites Sweep Trio of Louisiana Derby Day Undercard Stakes NEW ORLEANS (March 21, 2026) – Way to Be Marie successfully defended her title in the $150,000 Tom Benson Memorial, while Nine Part captured his first stakes victory in the $100,000 Costa Rising...
Posted On 22 Mar 2026
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Life Of Joy Reels in Bella Ballerina to Upset Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks

OBy Kevin Kilroy —- Life Of Joy; Hodges Life Of Joy Reels in Bella Ballerina to Upset Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks NEW ORLEANS (March 21, 2026) – Will Stroud, Andrew Farm, Mountmellick Farm and For the People Racing Stable’s Life of Joy reeled in Bella Ballerina to win the...
Posted On 22 Mar 2026
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Emerging Market Edges Pavlovian in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby, Secures Kentucky Derby Berth

By Kevin Kilroy —- Emerging Market Edges Pavlovian in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby, Secures Kentucky Derby Berth NEW ORLEANS (March 21, 2026) – Overcoming a far outside post, Klaravich Stables’ Emerging Market outfinished a determined Pavlovian to win the Grade 2, $1 million...
Posted On 22 Mar 2026
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2026.03.21 OJC Essex Handicap (G3) Recap

$500,000 Essex Handicap (G3) Recap Compiled by Robert Yates | Photo Credit: Coady Media Chris Ho, Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Download Race Chart Larger Race Photos SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING – Essex Handicap (G3) – 78th Running...
Posted On 22 Mar 2026
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New Orleans Classic, Muniz Memorial Winners Surpass $2 Million in Earnings

By Kevin Kilroy —- Touchuponastar; Hodges New Orleans Classic, Muniz Memorial Winners Surpass $2 Million in Earnings New Track Record as Touchuponastar Repeats in New Orleans Classic Lagynos secures second consecutive stakes with Muniz Memorial victory NEW ORLEANS (March...
Posted On 22 Mar 2026
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Oaklawn: Stakes Advance – Essex Handicap (G3)

Stakes Advance – Essex Handicap (G3) Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, March 20, 2026 OP Stakes Preview – $500,000 Essex Handicap – Saturday, March 21, 2026 Skippylongstocking is...
Posted On 20 Mar 2026
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Handicapping: 113th Louisiana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks, Stakes Undercard

By Rick Francis —- A field of nine three-year-olds will head to the post for the 113th Running of the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby highlighted by the rivarly of Leland Ackerley Racing’s Chip Honcho and Phipps, St Elias Stable’s Golden Tempo. It’ll be clear...
Posted On 20 Mar 2026
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Jose Ferrer just keeps on racking up wins, earning Martin’s Italian Restaurant Jockey of the Month award.

By Margo Flynn —- Jose Ferrer just keeps on racking up wins, earning Martin’s Italian Restaurant Jockey of the Month award. For jockey Jose Ferrer, a big career milestone is not that far out of sight. The 61 year-old native of Puerto Rico has accomplished so much in the...
Posted On 20 Mar 2026
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2026.03.20 Oaklawn Racing Updates

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, March 20, 2026 A field of six was entered Friday for the $1 million Fantasy Stakes (G2) for 3-year-old fillies March 27 at Oaklawn. The 1...
Posted On 20 Mar 2026
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