TIZ THE LAW RETAKES THE LEAD IN NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Alicia Hughes/NTRA —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2020) – Of all the impressive statements made by the sophomore male class thus far in 2020, the emphatic victory by Tiz the Law in the March 28 Grade 1 Florida Derby may resonate the loudest during a most uncertain time as the...
Posted On 31 Mar 2020
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Santa Anita Derby, Oaks Postponed

By Mike Willman —- SANTA ANITA TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR LIVE RACING THROUGH WEEKEND PER ORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Santa Anita Park will remain closed for live racing through this weekend as it abides by the order issued last week from the Los Angeles...
Posted On 31 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Owner Carson McCord Savors First Career Stakes Win

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Owner Carson McCord Savors First Career Stakes Win Owner Carson McCord, 20, collected her first career stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Nodouble Breeders’ with favored K J’s Nobility ($5.60), who rolled to a three-length victory in the 6-furlong...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020
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LATE TRIPLE CROWN NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO LATER DATE

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY. (Sunday, March 29, 2020) – The late Triple Crown nomination deadline, which was scheduled for Monday, March 30, will be extended to a yet-to-be-determined date later this year. The extension was agreed upon by racing officials at...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- New York-bred Tiz the Law tops Kentucky Derby points leaderboard Dream Bigger and Water White breeze on busy Belmont training track Notables on the Belmont Park work tab ELMONT, N.Y. – Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, bred in New York by Twin...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020
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Correll’s Derby Contenders: Tiz the Law answers the call in Florida Derby

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview — The Florida Derby on March 28 was won by Tiz The Law and he showed why he is probably, for now, the best 3-year-old on the East Coast. The son of Constitution tracked the early pace from fourth and powered away at the top of the...
Posted On 29 Mar 2020
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TAMPA TURF TEST HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY CARD; SPIETH IS JOCKEY OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA TURF TEST HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY CARD; SPIETH IS JOCKEY OF MONTH OLDSMAR, FL. – Full fields are likely to offer an abundance of money-making opportunities for Tampa Bay Downs bettors Saturday, with all but one of eight races drawing 11 or more entries....
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: KJ’s Nobility Looks to Score Big in Saturday’s Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- KJ’s Nobility Looks to Score Big in Saturday’s Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes An avid outdoorsman, Cecil Borel said he’s about to buy a new bass boat. Whether that payment comes out of his pocket, or from a financial windfall on the track, will be determined...
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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SANTA ANITA PARK WILL TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR LIVE RACING EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

By Mike Willman —- ARCADIA, Calif. (March 27, 2020)–In accordance with instructions received from Los Angeles County Health Department, Santa Anita Park will temporarily close for live racing effective immediately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We apologize for...
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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Handicapping: Florida Derby Full-Card Selections

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- The action moves to Gulfstream Park this weekend for the Grade 1 Florida Derby, plus the bonus of a strong undercard of other listed and graded stakes races. Picks with analyses and commentary are included for all the stakes...
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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