FAIR GROUNDS’ “BELLA” RIDERS POSTIVELY AMAZING

By Joe Kristufek —- Sophie Doyle to compete in Friday’s International Jockey Challenge in Saudi Arabia LINK TO ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: Courtesy Hodges Photography https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sbcm4knxm8g13bw/AADq340lGGuwJ2pjGQ-ez__Fa?dl=0 New Orleans (February 25, 2020) – It’s...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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TAMPA BAY: NOMINATIONS RELEASED FOR FIVE FESTIVAL DAY 40 STAKES ON MARCH 7

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Sole Volante, Independence Hall and Ajaaweed, the top three finishers in the Grade III Sam F. Davis Stakes on Feb. 8, are among 41 3-year-olds nominated to the 40th running of the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, the...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $135,403 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO FRIDAY RACING

By Grant LaGrange —- New Orleans (February 20, 2020) – Horseplayers will get the chance to take a shot at the Black Gold 5 which now carries a pool of $135,403 going into Friday’s nine race card at Fair Grounds Racecourse. The jackpot is paid out when there is only a single...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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Gulfstream Today 2.20.20: Late Pick 5 Carryover Generates Nearly $2.5 Million in Betting

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.20.20 Late Pick 5 Carryover Generates Nearly $2.5 Million in Betting Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $150,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A Late Pick 5 carryover of $203,726 at Gulfstream Park generated enthusiastic wagering...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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Aqueduct: Ice Princess looks to reign supreme in $100K Maddie May

By Ryan Martin —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Following a decisive triumph against New York-bred counterparts last out, Ice Princess will see familiar faces as the likely favorite in Sunday’s fifth running of the $100,000 Maddie May at Aqueduct Racetrack. The one-turn...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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UNBEATEN JOLIE OLIMPICA HEADS FIELD OF 12 FILLIES & MARES IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II BUENA VISTA STAKES

By Mike Willman —- UNBEATEN JOLIE OLIMPICA HEADS FIELD OF 12 FILLIES & MARES IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 BUENA VISTA STAKES AT ONE MILE ON TURF SOLID GRADED STAKES RUNNERS LADY PRANCEALOT, CARRESSA, LA SARDANE & MUCHO UNUSUAL ENSURE DEEP & COMPETITIVE...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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TAMPA BAY: JEAN ELIZABETH TO PUT WINNING STREAK ON LINE IN LIGHTNING CITY

By Mike Henry —- JEAN ELIZABETH TO PUT WINNING STREAK ON LINE IN LIGHTNING CITY OLDSMAR, FL. – Jean Elizabeth, whose current six-race winning streak consists entirely of stakes victories, headlines the field for Saturday’s 16th edition of the $100,000 Lightning City Stakes...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Santana Jr. Becomes Oaklawn’s Richest Rider with Southwest Win

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Santana Jr. Becomes Oaklawn’s Richest Rider with Southwest Win A day after reaching a milestone for victories at Oaklawn, Ricardo Santana Jr. became its all-time leader for purse earnings by a jockey in Monday’s $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for...
Posted On 20 Feb 2020
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Handicapping the Risen Star’s: Favorites in Division 1; Longshots take Division 2

By Rick Francis —- Full fields await both divisions of the Grade 2 Risen Star, each carrying a purse of $400k and a 85 valuable Kentucky Derby points; let’s have a look at the contenders. Race 12) 1&1/8th Mile. Risen Star S. presented by Lamarque Ford Grade II....
Posted On 14 Feb 2020
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Grade 3’s Mineshaft, Fair Grounds Stakes headline Louisiana Derby Preview Undercard

By Rick Francis —- Fair Grounds Louisiana Derby Preview Day features seven stakes contests, four graded highlighted by the 40th running of the Grade 2 Rachel Alexandra and the 48th edition of the Risen Star; here we’ll preview the Col.Power, Albert M. Stall along with...
Posted On 13 Feb 2020
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