Aqueduct: Pletcher, Maker each send three for $100K Rego Park

By Ryan Martin —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainers Mike Maker and Todd Pletcher will each saddle a trio of contenders in Sunday’s seventh running of the $100,000 Rego Park for New York-bred 3-year-olds going 6 ½ furlongs at Aqueduct Racetrack. Pletcher, a seven-time Eclipse...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021
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Math Wizard Being Pointed to $3 million Pegasus World Cup

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The fields for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) and the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) will be firmed up on Friday, when the connections of the invitees must confirm their intent to run in the...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021
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Fair Grounds: A “Tighter” Play On Could Bounce Back in Menard

By Brian Nadeau —- Cox Filly Looks to Turn Tables on Elle Z, Into Mystic New Orleans (December 13, 2021) – In a “the gang’s all here” renewal of the $75,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial, it’s Play On who will look to turn the tables on rivals Elle Z, Into Mystic, and Winning...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021
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Gulfstream: Admission Office Returns to Action in G3 Tropical Turf

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Amerman Racing LLC’s Admission Office will return from a six-month layoff in Saturday’s $100,000 Tropical Turf (G3) at Gulfstream Park. In a perfect world, the 6-year-old son of Point of Entry would be bypassing the mile turf stakes...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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TRACK GRABBED A PIECE OF CONTEST WINNER’S HEART IN EARLY 1960’S

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The first time Frank Mazur came to Tampa Bay Downs – 57 or 58 years ago, when the track was called Sunshine Park – he made money. He took numerous vacations to the area over the years to escape the Chicago winters, and developed an enduring...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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SPEEDY FIGHTING MAD HEADS SATURDAY’S GRADE III, $200,000 LA CAÑADA STAKES

By Mike Willman —- SPEEDY FIGHTING MAD HEADS SATURDAY’S GRADE III, $200,000 LA CAÑADA STAKES AS OLDER FILLIES & MARES GO 1 1/16 MILES AT SANTA ANITA ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2021)—Idle since third as the odds on favorite in the Grade II Zenyatta Stakes on Sept. 27, Bob...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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Aqueduct: Stakes veteran Funny Guy looks to get last laugh in Say Florida Sandy

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – – Funny Guy will look to start his 5-year-old campaign with momentum at a familiar track and distance when he competes as part of a five-horse field in the $100,0000 Say Florida Sandy for New York-bred 4-year-olds and up on Saturday at...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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Pegasus World Cup Day Nominations Close Sunday, Jan. 10

By David Joseph —- Pegasus World Cup Day Nominations Close Sunday, Jan. 10 Five Graded Stakes Including Inside Information (G2) Three Turf HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Nominations for five graded stakes to be run Saturday, Jan. 23 on Pegasus World Cup Invitational Day at...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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Fair Grounds: Cox Stable Overflowing with Young Stars

By Brian Nadeau —- Likely Eclipse Award Finalist has Mandaloun, Divine Comedy Pointing Towards Road to Derby Kickoff Day Stakes at Fair Grounds New Orleans (January 6, 2021) – Catch him if you can. From New Orleans to Hot Springs to Boynton Beach, trainer Brad Cox is...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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SKYWAY FESTIVAL DAY STAKES DRAW 66 NOMINATIONS; CENTENO WINS 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Three-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will seek to transform potential into performance on Jan. 16 when Tampa Bay Downs presents the 23rd running of the $125,000 Pasco Stakes for colts and geldings and the 37th edition of the $125,000...
Posted On 04 Jan 2021
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