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By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Just how strange is it to watch horses compete for prize money and Derby entry points without spectators in the stands to cheer them on? We’re finding out this week as the impact of coronavirus precautions touch even the prep...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Thursday, March 12, 2020) – As the only professional sports franchise in Arkansas and in the best interest of our patrons, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has decided to run all races this weekend without onsite spectators. These...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby possible released Saturday’s Louisiana Derby draw open to the public NBCSN to broadcast Louisiana Derby & Fair Grounds Oaks live OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY Risen Star division two winner Modernist...

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS ANNOUNCES STEPS TO MINIMIZE CORONAVIRUS RISK OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has announced a number of proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of patrons, employees and horsemen during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and beyond....

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Nadal Settling in at Oaklawn with Help from another Hall of Fame Trainer With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after arriving early Wednesday...

Tonya Abeln —- Turfway Park to Hold Jeff Ruby Steaks and Remaining Races Spectator-Free Kentucky Derby 146 Still Scheduled as Planned for First Saturday in May FLORENCE Ky., (March 12, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today that the Jeff...

By David Joseph —- HORSES UNDER CARE OF TRAINERS NAMED IN FEDERAL INDICTMENT TO UNDERGO MANDATORY MINIMUM 60-DAY STAND DOWN PERIOD PRIOR TO RACING AGAIN AT STRONACH GROUP TRACKS HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Stronach Group announced today that all horses who were under...

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (March 12, 2020) – The health and safety of Keeneland’s fans, horsemen, athletes and staff are at the forefront of every decision our leadership makes about our racing, sales and hospitality operations. After detailed consultations with...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 3.11.20 Joseph Looking to Regroup after Chance It’s Subpar Effort Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1 Million Leading Rider Irad Ortiz Jr. Wins Four Races HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Wednesday morning at Gulfstream Park, trainer...