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STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 GIII SAN SIMEON: FAVE SUMTER, SEAL TEAM LOOM FOR MANDELLA WORKS: EXPLORA BACK ON TAB; SUBSANADOR DRILLS FOR RETURN KY. DERBY/OAKS FUTURE WAGERS: 17 SANTA ANITA HORSES LISTED FREE PP’S AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY’S $1 COAST-TO-COAST PICK...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, March 12, 2026 Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has mapped out next-race plans for his trio of 3-year-old filly stakes winners this season at Oaklawn. Casse said Tuesday afternoon that he intends to run Counting Stars and...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Well-regarded maiden Civil Liberty points to G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Point Dume likely candidate for G2 Carter presented by NYRA Bets Klein to run half-marathon in support of Backstretch Employee...

For Immediate Release                                                                                              March 11, 2026 Live it Up Challenge winners look ahead to next year’s High Rollers Contest Four talented horse players were able to earn a free buy-in to the $1,000...

By Victor Ryan —- MRS. ASTOR SHOOTS FOR A 7TH STAKES WIN FOR THOMAS AND AUGUSTIN STABLE IN THE GRADE III SANTA ANA STAKES FOR OLDER FILLIES AND MARES GOING 1 ¼ MILES ON TURF SUNDAY AT SANTA ANITA ARCADIA, CA (March 10, 2026)—Mrs. Astor, a six-time stake winner including...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Champion Nitrogen’s major spring objective remains the same, despite a hiccup last weekend at Oaklawn. Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said Nitrogen will make her next start in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom...

NTRA COMMUNICATIONS —- NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – March 09, 2026 Week 7 of the 2026 NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), covering racing performances through March 8. Voting is conducted by national media. The...

By Victor Ryan —- BRITISH ISLES BURSTS AWAY LATE TO WIN THE GRADE I SANTA ANITA HANDICAP PRESENTED BY YAAMAVA’ RESORT & CASINO AT SAN MANUEL SATURDAY AT SANTA ANITA The on-track crowd of 19,112 was the largest since 2019 ARCADIA, CA (March 7, 2026)— British Isles...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Indigo Woods Wins $100,000 Allen “Black Cat” LaCombe Memorial Walsh Sweeps Sibling 3-Year-Old Turf Stakes NEW ORLEANS (March 7, 2026) — Larry Rodgers and Coast Racing’s filly Indigo Woods returned from a layoff in impressive fashion Saturday, capturing...

Potente lives up to hype Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The Puma pounced late and mauled the two favorites, Further Ado and Canaletto, to win the Tampa Bay Derby. The son of Essential Quality picked up 50 points and a spot in the...