Champion Rebel’s Romance makes New York return in G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic

Champion Rebel’s Romance makes New York return in G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic By Michael Adolphson OZONE PARK, N.Y. – On Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, another chapter will be written in the storied history of the Grade 1, $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, a race that has...
Posted On 24 Sep 2025
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2025.09.23 Oaklawn Racing Updates

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Haulin Ice surpassed Nodouble as the leading accredited Arkansas-bred career money winner with a runaway victory in the $200,000 Princess Rooney Invitational (G3) for female...
Posted On 24 Sep 2025
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Pennsylvania Derby: Baeza has his day in Bensalem

By Paul Halloran —- Pennsylvania Derby: Baeza has his day in Bensalem BENSALEM, Pa. – Standing on the rail between the finish line and the first turn at Parx Racing, John Shirreffs waited until the horses were several strides past the wire before he lifted his arms over his...
Posted On 22 Sep 2025
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PARX: Nelson Avenue shows grit in Parx Dirt Mile victory; Stakes Recaps

From Tom Law —- Nelson Avenue shows grit in Parx Dirt Mile victory It took a while, but Nelson Avenue finally got back to the winner’s circle. All it took was a return to Parx Racing. The 6-year-old gelding, owned by Photos Finish and trained by Jorge Abreu, won Saturday’s...
Posted On 21 Sep 2025
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Ready for Candy holds on in G3 Winter Memories

Ready for Candy holds on in G3 Winter Memories By Mary Eddy OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Lindy Farms’ Ready for Candy took over in upper stretch and dug in gamely to turn back the challenge of Paradise City and notch her first graded victory in Saturday’s Grade 3, $175,000 Winter Memories,...
Posted On 21 Sep 2025
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2025.09.18 Oaklawn Racing Updates

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025 Multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Haulin Ice has her second opportunity to become No. 1 in the $200,000 G3-Princess Rooney Invitational for female sprinters Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Probable post time for the...
Posted On 19 Sep 2025
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May Day Ready back for more in G3 Winter Memories

By Mary Eddy —- NYRA Photo May Day Ready back for more in G3 Winter Memories OZONE PARK, N.Y. – KatieRich Stables’ May Day Ready looks to double up on graded scores in Saturday’s Grade 3, $175,000 Winter Memories, a one-mile inner turf tilt for sophomore fillies, at Belmont...
Posted On 15 Sep 2025
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Belmont at the Big A Notes 09/14

Belmont at the Big A Notes Then under consideration for G1 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Luna Louska registers career-best 97 BSF for Floral Park score Crazy Mason works at Belmont in prep for G3 Vosburgh Ryerson enters two for Friday’s $150K Joseph A. Gimma OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Lindy...
Posted On 15 Sep 2025
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2025.09.11 Oaklawn Racing Updates

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 420 Thursday, September 11, 2025 Multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Skelly looks to rebound in the $300,000 Louisville Thoroughbred Society Stakes Saturday at...
Posted On 12 Sep 2025
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2025.09.09 Oaklawn Racing Updates

Oaklawn Hot Springs, Arkansas Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Tuesday, September 9, 2025 It wasn’t easy, but Oaklawn stakes winner Instant Replay is now two-for-two in 1 1/8-mile races after winning the $250,000 Super Derby for 3-year-olds Saturday at Louisiana Downs. The...
Posted On 09 Sep 2025
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