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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Gulfstream Stakes Previews: G2 Pan American, Grade 3 Hal’s Hope

By David Joseph —- Zulu Alpha Back for More in $200,000 Pan American (G2) Among 10 Stakes, Six Graded, Worth $1.825 Million March 28 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Even if it wasn’t in the original plans, the connections for claimer-turned-Grade 1-winning multi-millionaire Zulu...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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TAMPA BAY: MY BOY LENNY A HIT IN TWO BARNS; LAST PROMISE TRUE AGAIN

By Mike Henry —- MY BOY LENNY A HIT IN TWO BARNS; LAST PROMISE TRUE AGAIN OLDSMAR, FL. – Leading trainer Gerald Bennett and rival Darien Rodriguez enjoy claiming horses they think are capable of improvement with a few adjustments, or by just standing pat. Considering their...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Gulfstream: Tiz the Law Favored in Saturday’s Curlin Florida Derby (G1)

By David Joseph —- Tiz the Law Favored in Saturday’s Curlin Florida Derby (G1) Fountain of Youth (G2) Winner Ete Indien Set for Rematch Florida Derby Highlights Card with 10 Stakes Worth $1.825 Million Mandatory 20-cent Rainbow 6 Payout Scheduled for Saturday $5 Million...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Aptly Named Big Return Hits Big for O’Neill

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Aptly Named Big Return Hits Big for O’Neill Big Returns did just that in Sunday’s featured eighth race at Oaklawn, returning a whopping $125.20 to win after a 2 ½-length score in the first-level allowance/optional claiming sprint for 3-year-olds under...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Racing Suspended at Turfway, Aqueduct; Churchill Delays Opening

By Darren Rogers —- RACING SUSPENDED AT TURFWAY PARK EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY Decision Follows Kentucky Governor’s Health at Home Executive Order LOUISVILLE, KY. (Tuesday, March 25, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced the suspension of racing at...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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COX ENJOYS BANNER FAIR GROUNDS MEET

By Joe Kristufek —- Coady Photo COX ENJOYS BANNER FAIR GROUNDS MEET Season cut shot six racing days due to COVID-19 pandemic New Orleans (March 23, 2020) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots returned to the traditional Thanksgiving Day opening for the start of the 148th...
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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