Gulfstream: Full Card Selections; Florida Derby &Pick-5

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- GULFSTREAM PARK Race 1: 2-3-8-6 Race 2: 9-4-1-5 Race 3: 3-5-6-7 Race 4: Grade II Gulfstream Park Mile Prince Lucky (4): Returned with a big effort off the bench for TAP that field he saw in the Hals Hope was much better than hell...
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Florida Derby Day News & Notes

By David Joseph —- A Bit Special Targets Fourth Straight Stakes in $125,000 Sanibel Island Multiple G2 Winner Proctor’s Ledge Opens Year in $100,000 Sand Springs Marquee Prince Making Gulfstream Debut in $125,000 Cutler Bay HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Linda Shanahan, Mrs. M.V....
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Contessa looking to end meet strong with triumvirate for Maddie May; Green traveling the world with New York-bred Audible

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainer Gary Contessa will look to close out the winter meet in strong fashion on closing day Sunday, entering a formidable trio in the $100,000 Maddie May for 3-year-old New York-bred fillies going a mile at Aqueduct Racetrack....
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Thursday, March 28

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 2019 Spring Meet opens Thursday, April 4, with a 3 p.m. ET first post. First post for the remainder of meet is 1:05 p.m. The 16-day season runs through Friday, April 26. Keeneland is closed Easter Sunday, April 21. ********** Click here for the...
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream Today 3.29.19: Rainbow 6 Carryover Grows to $2.5 Million for Friday; Advance Betting Friday on Florida Derby Program

By David Joseph —- Rainbow 6 Carryover Grows to $2.5 Million for Friday Nicoletti, Courtney Analyze Friday’s Rainbow 6 Sequence Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout on Florida Derby Day Saturday Links: Stronach 5 All Star Ticket, Free Past Performances HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Bettors...
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes

By Ben Gibson —- Decisions, Decisions, For Amy’s Challenge Amy’s Challenge is scheduled to make her next start April 6. Whether it’s in Arkansas or Kentucky still isn’t clear. After watching Amy’s Challenge work an easy half-mile in :48.20 Thursday morning, trainer...
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019

By Ed Golden —- • GIFT BOX, THREE OTHERS KEEP SADLER BUSY • INSTAGRAND IS SET FOR SANTA ANITA DERBY • EXUBERANCE EYES STAKES GOLD IN BEHOLDER • HUNT SEARCHES FOR WIN IN GRADE I KILROE • KANTHAKA CAN OVERCOME SAN CARLOS RAIL SADLER EYES REPEAT VICTORY IN BIG ’CAP John Sadler...
Posted On 29 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Walter De La Cruz Records Biggest Career Victory

By Ben Gibson —- Rated R Superstar; Oaklawn Photos Walter De La Cruz Records Biggest Career Victory Jockey Walter De La Cruz recorded his biggest career victory in the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses March 16 at Oaklawn when Rated R Superstar ($31.20) took the 1...
Posted On 28 Mar 2019
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TAMPA BAY: FOR CARRASCO, “KICK-BACK” TIME WITH JENN AND MYA REFRESHING TONIC

By Mike Henry —- FOR CARRASCO, “KICK-BACK” TIME WITH JENN AND MYA REFRESHING TONIC OLDSMAR, FL. – Even though he has been around the sport since his father brought him to his barn when he was 7, trainer Victor Carrasco, Jr., is not immune to the pressure that accompanies...
Posted On 28 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream Florida Derby Day: Heat is On Cookie Dough in $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2)

By David Joseph —- Cookie Dough; Leslie Martin Photos Heat is On Cookie Dough in $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) One of Seven Stakes, Four Graded, Worth $2.15 Million on Florida Derby Day Card HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Arindel’s multiple stakes-winning homebred Cookie...
Posted On 28 Mar 2019
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