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Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 Asked what brought him back to Oaklawn for the first time in many years, owner Mark Cornett said he wanted to witness history. Did Haulin Ice ever deliver. Heavily favored Haulin Ice became the first accredited...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Crazy Mason working towards title defense in G2 Carter presented by NYRA Bets Tariff Mindset stylish in Saturday debut at the Big A New York-bred Bravaro among Joseph, Jr.’s Grade 2 Fountain of Youth contenders Phileas Fogg on...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, FEB. 22, 2026 · JOURNALISM, TOP OAKS PROSPECT MEANING WORK FOR MCCARTHY · SO HAPPY ON TRACK FOR GII SAN FELIPE AFTER SUNDAY DRILL · VODKA VODKA SET FOR BIG CAP, OM N JOY READY FOR GI BEHOLDER · GI WINNER GOLD PHOENIX REGROUPING AFTER SAN MARCOS...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – It looked for all the world as if pair of longshot winners had helped to create a huge late Pick-5 carryover pool going into Friday’s action. Instead, 9-5 second choice Midway Vow staged a dramatic rally in the ninth and final on the turf...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 Saffie Joseph Jr. has had only one stakes starter this season at Oaklawn, but the Florida-based trainer plans to be more active...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Shining Star Wires $100,000 Mardi Gras Stakes NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 17, 2026) — Sumaya US Stable’s Shining Star popped the gates, stole to the front, and was never menaced by her eight female rivals, wiring the $100,000 Mardi Gras Stakes at Fair Grounds Race...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fair Grounds Adds Race Dates to 2025-26 Meet NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 17, 2026) – Inspired by the strong performance of purse sources, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announced the addition of two race dates to the 2025-26 meet. The additional days will be...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – Paladin reserved a spot in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs when he won the Risen Star at Fairgrounds on Feb. 14. The son of Gun Runner picked up 50 points with the win and...

Arctic Beast much the best in $135K Damon Runyon By Keith McCalmont OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Arctic Beast, with his fourth win from five starts, remains undefeated in the Empire State after a sparkling 9 3/4-length romp in Saturday’s $135,000 Damon Runyon, a seven-furlong sprint for...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography Hit Show Throws Down in Stretch to Score Grade 3 Mineshaft NEW ORLEANS (Feb. 14, 2026) — Put into the race early, Hit Show prevailed late in a hard-fought stretch drive to take the Grade 3 $250,000 Mineshaft presented by Hagyard on...