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STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, FEB. 22, 2026 · JOURNALISM, TOP OAKS PROSPECT MEANING WORK FOR MCCARTHY · SO HAPPY ON TRACK FOR GII SAN FELIPE AFTER SUNDAY DRILL · VODKA VODKA SET FOR BIG CAP, OM N JOY READY FOR GI BEHOLDER · GI WINNER GOLD PHOENIX REGROUPING AFTER SAN MARCOS...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – It looked for all the world as if pair of longshot winners had helped to create a huge late Pick-5 carryover pool going into Friday’s action. Instead, 9-5 second choice Midway Vow staged a dramatic rally in the ninth and final on the turf...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Saffie Joseph Jr. has had only one stakes starter this season at Oaklawn, but the Florida-based trainer plans to be more active...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Shining Star Wires $100,000 Mardi Gras Stakes NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 17, 2026) — Sumaya US Stable’s Shining Star popped the gates, stole to the front, and was never menaced by her eight female rivals, wiring the $100,000 Mardi Gras Stakes at Fair Grounds Race...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fair Grounds Adds Race Dates to 2025-26 Meet NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 17, 2026) – Inspired by the strong performance of purse sources, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced the addition of two race dates to the 2025-26 meet. The additional days will be...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – Paladin reserved a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs when he won the Risen Star at Fairgrounds on Feb. 14. The son of Gun Runner picked up 50 points with the win and...

Arctic Beast much the best in $135K Damon Runyon By Keith McCalmont OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Arctic Beast, with his fourth win from five starts, remains undefeated in the Empire State after a sparkling 9 3/4-length romp in Saturday’s $135,000 Damon Runyon, a seven-furlong sprint for...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography Hit Show Throws Down in Stretch to Score Grade 3 Mineshaft NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 14, 2026) — Put into the race early, Hit Show prevailed late in a hard-fought stretch drive to take the Grade 3 $250,000 Mineshaft presented by Hagyard on...

150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes Recap Compiled by Robert Yates | FRENCH FRICTION – Dixie Belle Stakes – 48th Running Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 For Immediate Release $150,000 Dixie Belle Stakes Another stakes race at Oaklawn, another stakes victory for dual Hall of Fame...

By Joe Kristufek —- Senior Producer/Media Relations Joe.Kristufek@kyderby.com Hodges Photography Bella Ballarina Guts Out a Game Win in Rachel Alexandra Follows the same path as her half sister, 2023 Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous New Orleans, La (Feb. 14, 2026) –...