TAMPA BAY: SATURDAY SPRINT SHOWCASE FEATURES RETURN OF FTBOA STAKES WINNERS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – After stepping up in competition on Jan. 23 in the Grade III Fred W. Hooper Stakes at Gulfstream Park, 4-year-old Florida-bred colt Shivaree is set to return to Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday for the $100,000, 6-furlong Pelican Stakes. The Jacks...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Factor This Looks to Get Rolling Again in Fair Grounds

By Brian Nadeau —- Turf Star Kicked Off Four-Race Win Streak in Last Year’s G3 New Orleans (February 10, 2021) – Trainer Brad Cox is hoping a return to Cajun Country will inspire a return to form for Factor Up, who figures to start as a solid favorite when he looks to...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Gulfstream Today 2.10.21: Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.10.21 Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Set for Saturday’s Program Structor Returns from Long Layoff in Saturday Allowance HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool...
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Keepmeinmind is Staying Home

By Robert Yates —- Keepmeinmind is Staying Home Trainer Robertino Diodoro said Wednesday morning that Keepmeinmind will make his 3-year-old debut in Oaklawn’s $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3), rather than ship to Fair Grounds for Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2)....
Posted On 11 Feb 2021
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MJC at Laurel: G3 Winner Majestic Dunhill Seeks Rebound in General George (G3)

By David Joseph —- G3 Winner Majestic Dunhill Seeks Rebound in General George (G3) Fellow Graded Winners Laki, Share the Ride Among 10-Horse Field One of Six Stakes, Two Graded, Worth $900,000 in Purses Feb. 13 LAUREL, MD – R.A. Hill Stable’s Grade 3 winner Majestic...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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Maxfield Stars in Mineshaft on Derby Day Preview Undercard

By Brian Nadeau —- Undefeated Star Poised to Join the Elite of Handicap Division New Orleans (February 10, 2021) – Maxfield is finally getting the chance to make up for lost time. Godolphin’s homebred was forced to miss the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) in 2019 and the...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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OAKLAWN CANCELS SATURDAY – MONDAY; RESCHEDULES THREE GRADED STAKES FOR FEB. 20

By Jennifer Hoyt — HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021) – Due to the predicted winter weather expected in Hot Springs over the next few days, Oaklawn is canceling its extended Presidents’ Day weekend, Saturday, Feb. 13 – Monday, Feb. 15, and is rescheduling the three...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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CHAMPION ESSENTIAL QUALITY, UNDEFEATED LIFE IS GOOD MADE 8-1 CO-INDIVIDUAL FAVORITES IN KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL 3

By Darren Rogers —- Pool 3 Opens Friday and Concludes Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021) – Godolphin’s Eclipse Award-winning colt Essential Quality and CHC Inc and WinStar Farm’s undefeated $100,000 Sham Stakes (Grade III) winner Life Is Good were...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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Travel Column Trying to Measure Up for Cox

By Brian Nadeau —– Eclipse Award Winning Trainer Has Strong Rachel Alexandra Favorite New Orleans (February 8, 2021) – In horse racing, it’s never too early to look ahead. Trainer Brad Cox started doing just that shortly after Travel Column’s eye-catching November 28...
Posted On 09 Feb 2021
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SAM F. DAVIS 1-2 FINISHERS ARE CANDIDATES FOR MARCH 6 TAMPA BAY DERBY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, who sent out 1-2 finishers Candy Man Rocket and Nova Rags in Saturday’s Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, said he hopes to return to Tampa Bay Downs with at least one of the 3-year-old colts on March 6...
Posted On 09 Feb 2021
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