Gulfstream Announces $3.775 Million Spring & Summer Stakes Schedule

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Announces $3.775 Million Spring & Summer Stakes Schedule Princess Rooney and Smile Sprint Moved to September, Rooney Purse Increased $1.4 Million Florida Sire Stakes Program Begins Aug. 1 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park’s spring and...
Posted On 09 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Whitmore Reclaims Title as Oaklawn’s Top Sprinter

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Whitmore; Photos provided by Oaklawn Park Whitmore Reclaims Title as Oaklawn’s Top Sprinter Oaklawn’s top older male sprinter – again – is Whitmore, who reclaimed the title with a sharp 2 ½-length victory as the favorite in Saturday’s $150,000 Hot...
Posted On 09 Mar 2020
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KING GUILLERMO MAKES DREAMS COME TRUE FOR VENEZUELAN CONNECTIONS

By Mike Henry —- King Guillermo; Photos provided by Tampa Bay Downs OLDSMAR, FL. – Retired major league baseball player Victor Martinez played on five teams that reached the postseason, was an American League All-Star five times and slugged 246 home runs in his 16-year...
Posted On 09 Mar 2020
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CORRELL’S TOP TEN DERBY CONTENDERS

Ron Correll Senior Columnist Tracksideview With just under two months to the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May, it’s time for my first list of the colts I see in the top 10. This list will change weekly as colts either impress meor fall from...
Posted On 09 Mar 2020
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Picks for Kentucky Derby Prep Races March 7, 2020

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Three prep races offering 50 points to the winners are carded for March 7th at Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, and Santa Anita respectively. It’s the time of the year to start paying much closer attention to these races from which...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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Race Selections: Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap

By Rick Francis —- A field of eight will go to post for the 83rd renewal of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap, The Big ‘Cap. Contested at the classic distance of a mile and one quarter, it also features returning champion Gift Box as he tries to give trainer John...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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Tampa Bay: Starship Jubilee faces deep field in GII Hillsborough

By Rick Francis —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS Race 9) 1&1/8th Mile. (Turf) Hillsborough S. Grade II. Purse $225,000 FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARDPost Time: ( 4:25)/ 3:25/ 2:25/ 1:25 ADVANCED FORECAST: Sunny, High 66, Low 47. 7) Starship Jubilee...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amoss’ Rebel and Azeri Horses Set to Arrive Monday

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amoss’ Rebel and Azeri Horses Set to Arrive Monday Unbeaten No Parole and Grade 1 winner Serengeti Empress are scheduled to arrive Monday afternoon at Oaklawn for their scheduled engagements in the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) and the $350,000 Azeri...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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WAGERING SUSPENDED ON O SERAPHINA FOR KENTUCKY OAKS FUTURE WAGER; MINOR INJURY SIDELINES 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, March 6, 2020) – Wagering on O Seraphina (#17), a 7 ¼-length maiden winner two weeks ago at Oaklawn Park, has been suspended for the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, which opens its three-day run Friday at noon (all times Eastern). O...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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BRET CALHOUN AIMING FOR BIG LOUISIANA DERBY DAY

By Grant LaGrange —- Has multiple horses aiming for the Louisiana Derby and the New Orleans Classic New Orleans (March 6, 2020) – On Saturday March 21, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will host Louisiana Derby Day presented by Twinspires.com. The program will feature...
Posted On 06 Mar 2020
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