Aqueduct: Mrs. Orb, Newly Minted square off in Biogio’s Rose

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A winner of her last four starts, Mrs. Orb will attempt to notch her second consecutive stakes win taking on a field of eight in the $100,000 Biogio’s Rose, a one-turn mile for New York-bred fillies and mares 4-years-old...
Posted On 07 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Diodoro Off to a Strong Start in 2020

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Diodoro Off to a Strong Start in 2020 Robertino Diodoro has been Oaklawn’s second-leading trainer the last three years and is off to a strong start at the scheduled 57-day meeting in 2020 (Jan. 24-May 2). After the first six racing days, Diodoro topped...
Posted On 07 Feb 2020
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FAIR GROUNDS: Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra Launch the “Championship Series”

By Joe Kristufek —- Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra Launch the “Championship Series” on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks First 50-20-10-5 points races on tap at Fair Grounds on Sat., Feb. 15 Stakes histories for the Risen Star (G2) & Rachel Alexandra (G2) are...
Posted On 07 Feb 2020
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TAMPA BAY: FESTIVAL PREVIEW DAY FIELDS SET FOR SATURDAY; FOUR STAKES ON TAP

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Unbeaten Independence Hall drew the No. 4 post position for Saturday’s Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, the centerpiece of Festival Preview Day 40 at Tampa Bay Downs. Eight 3-year-old Thoroughbreds are entered in the Sam F. Davis, a...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Triple Crown News Release: Champion Storm the Court Tops 347 Early Triple Crown Nominees

By Darren Rogers —- CHAMPION STORM THE COURT TOPS 347 EARLY TRIPLE CROWN NOMINEES LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020) – Led by 2-year-old champion and upset Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Storm the Court, a total of 347 3-year-old Thoroughbreds were made eligible to...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Gulfstream Today 2.5.20: Champion Apprentice Kimura Making Gulfstream Debut Thursday

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.5.20 Champion Apprentice Kimura Making Gulfstream Debut Thursday Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $400,000 Stakes-Placed Smash Factor Impressive Winner of Wednesday Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Kazushi Kimura, two weeks...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Taraz Staying at Oaklawn for the Honeybee Stakes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Taraz Staying at Oaklawn for the Honeybee Stakes Unbeaten Taraz returned to the track Wednesday morning at Oaklawn to begin preparations for her next scheduled start in the $300,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies March 7. Bred and owned by...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

By Grant LaGrange —- * TIZ THE LAW EYES LOUISIANA DERBY (G2) • JOCKEY DECLAN CARROLL STARTING FRESH IN NEW ORLEANS • MR. MONEY & LECOMTE (G3) WINNER ENFORCEABLE IN RECENT WORKS CONNECTIONS OF TIZ THE LAW EXPRESS INTEREST IN LOUISIANA DERBY Sackatoga Stables’ colt may...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Golden Gate Fields News and Notes

Golden Gate Fields News and Notes Wednesday, February 5, 2020 HALL OF FAMER DESORMEAUX JOINS JOCKEY COLONY On January 1, Kent Desormeaux entered his 34th year of race riding with over 6,000 career victories. As of Sunday, January 26 (our last live racing day), Desormeaux shipped...
Posted On 06 Feb 2020
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Churchill Downs News Release: Pool 2 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager

By Darren Rogers —- HOLY BULL WINNER TIZ THE LAW, UNDEFEATED INDEPENDENCE HALL AMONG 23 INDIVIDUAL BETTING INTERESTS FOR POOL 2 OF KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER Pool 2 Opens Friday and Concludes Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020) – Sakatoga Stable’s...
Posted On 05 Feb 2020
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