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By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Thursday, April 22, 2021) – Bernard Racing LLC, Tagg Team Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds and Terry L. Stephens’ O Besos was the lone Derby contender to breeze Thursday at Churchill Downs where he cruised a half-mile in :48. With jockey...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – From March 31 through April 16, a period spanning seven racing days, Samy Camacho rode only two winners from 43 starters. Antonio Gallardo took full advantage of Camacho’s slump, riding nine winners over a four-day period – including four on...

By Robert Yates —- Silver State Continues Climb to Elite Level Two of the best horses developed by Steve Asmussen for Winchell Thoroughbreds came to the Hall of Fame trainer on the advice of David Lambert. Silver State hasn’t reached championship status yet, but the...

By Darren Rogers —- Known Agenda; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, April 21, 2021) – Six-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert indicated via text that Hozier, sixth in the Arkansas Derby (GI) in his most recent start, is under consideration for...

By Mike Willman —- AS TIME GOES BY HEADS SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SANTA MARGARITA STAKES FOR OLDER FILLIES AND MARES AT A MILE AND ONE EIGHTH ARCADIA, Calif. (April 21, 2021)—Fresh off of a second place finish to the mighty Swiss Skydiver, As Time Goes By looms the...

By Pat McKenna —- ELMONT, N.Y. – The 48-day Belmont Park spring/summer meet will begin on Thursday, April 22, without spectators in attendance. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will be able to determine when Belmont Park will re-open to spectators following the...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – Klaravich Stables’ Highly Motivated, runner-up to likely Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality in the Blue Grass Stakes (GII) in his most recent start, made his first appearance on the main track at...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – This time of year, the phrase “and they’re off!” takes on a different and poignant meaning at Tampa Bay Downs. With two weeks left in the 2020-2021 Oldsmar meeting, a few trainers and jockeys have already departed. It’s no small task moving...

By Amy Owens—- SUNDAY, APRIL 18 April 18 and April 21-23 mark the final four days of Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with...

By Robert Yates —- Letruska Exits Apple Blossom Victory in Good Shape Letruska will remain at Oaklawn for the next few days before possibly heading to Churchill Downs, her trainer, Fausto Gutierrez, said Sunday morning, roughly 12 hours after the Mexican champion edged...