Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, March 21

By Ryan Martin —- • Amoss Hopes To Score First Louisiana Derby Triumph With Roiland • Silver Dust a Testament to Calhoun’s Effective Horsemanship • Kimmel Believes Mr. Buff Deserves a Shot Against Graded Stakes Company • Sisterson Opts for New Orleans Handicap With Bandua •...
Posted On 22 Mar 2019
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Fair Grounds Selection: Grade II Muniz Memorial Stakes

By Rick Francis —- FAIR GROUNDS Race 11) Grade 2 Muniz Memorial Stakes 4yo & up 1&1/8th Miles (TURF) Post Time 4:10 CDT 1) Hot Springs (Asmussen/Saez); makes 2019 debut following a successful 2018 that saw this Uncle Mo colt win 4-of-7 starts including...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream Today 3.21.19: Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot tops $2 Million

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot tops $2 Million Graded-Stakes Winner Avery Island Returns in Friday’s Feature Links: Stronach 5 All Star Ticket, Free Performances HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot went unsolved for the 25th...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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Fair Grounds Selection: Grade II New Orleans Handicap

By Rick Francis —- FAIR GROUNDS Race 10) Grade 2 New Orleans Handicap 4yo & up 1&1/8th Miles Post Time 3:34 CDT 1) Mo Don’t No (Amoss/Murrill); Amoss takes over conditioning duties following three well back efforts by this Uncle Mo 6-year-old; trainer with...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rebel Day Sets Records

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rebel Day Sets Records Rebel Day has clearly become Oaklawn’s second-biggest business day. For the next three weeks, at least, it will be the biggest day after an all-time record for total pari-mutuel handle was set on Saturday’s...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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SATURDAY: FAIR GROUNDS ALL-STAKES LATE PICK-4 SELECTIONS

By Matt Pappis Tracksideview Staff Writer —- Race 10) Grade II New Orleans Handicap Mr.Buff (8): Has been on an absolute tear of late. With the lack of pace presence in the field he has a very good chance to take them gate to wire for the NY connections. Copper Bullet (10):...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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Stronach 5: $100,000 Guaranteed Pool for Friday’s Stronach 5 – Free Past Performances

By David Joseph —- $100,000 Guaranteed Pool for Friday’s Stronach 5 Races from Laurel, Gulfstream and Golden Gate Free Past Performances LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5 will once again feature a $100,000 guaranteed pool and an industry-low 12-percent takeout when it kicks off...
Posted On 21 Mar 2019
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TAMPA BAY: SPIETH’S EVEN-KEELED WAYS HELP HIM EARN JOCKEY OF MONTH HONOR

By Mike Henry —- SPIETH’S EVEN-KEELED WAYS HELP HIM EARN JOCKEY OF MONTH HONOR OLDSMAR, FL. – Veteran jockey Scott Spieth was quick to don yellow-and-black silks for trainer Joseph Cheeks in today’s seventh race when the scheduled rider on 6-year-old mare Shiny Surprise...
Posted On 20 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream Today 3.20.19: Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Grows to $1.970 Million

By David Joseph —- Luis Saez Rides Five Winners on Wednesday’s Program Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Grows to $1.970 Million HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Luis Saez rode five winners on Wednesday’s card at Gulfstream Park, closing the gap on leading jockey Irad Ortiz, who...
Posted On 20 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Santana Jr. Back On Top of Standings

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Santana Jr. Back On Top of Standings Ricardo Santana Jr. rode four winners Sunday at Oaklawn, including the 500th in his career for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, to regain the lead in the jockey standings. Santana, Oaklawn’s leading rider the last...
Posted On 20 Mar 2019
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