2019 Runhappy Travers to air on FOX Broadcast Network

NYRA Pat McKenna/FOX Eddie Motl —- 2019 Runhappy Travers to air on FOX Broadcast Network OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports today announced that the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers will be...
Posted On 11 Apr 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: The “Gray Horse” Could be Key to Arkansas Derby Pace

By Jennifer Hoyt —- The “Gray Horse” Could be Key to Arkansas Derby Pace During a brief phone interview following Wednesday’s draw for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn, Bob Baffert touched on his post position – the Hall of Fame trainer wasn’t thrilled with the...
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Friday’s Stronach 5: One Hour, Five Races, Four Tracks, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool – Free Past Performances

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Stronach 5 One Hour, Five Races, Four Tracks, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool Free Past Performances LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout and a $100,000 guaranteed pool, will include two turf races from Gulfstream...
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Rushing Fall Chasing History in Saturday’s $350,000 Coolmore Jenny Wiley

By Amy Owens —- Rushing Fall Chasing History in Saturday’s $350,000 Coolmore Jenny Wiley LEXINGTON, KY (April 10, 2019) – E Five Racing Thoroughbreds’ Rushing Fall, undefeated in three starts over the grass course at Keeneland, headlines a field of eight entered Wednesday...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Improbable Draws the Rail; Made Arkansas Derby Favorite

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Improbable Draws the Rail; Made Arkansas Derby Favorite Another year, another Arkansas Derby program favorite for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Improbable, who races for WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International and Starlight Racing, was installed...
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Keeneland: Dynatail Wins Wednesday’s Featured Whitney Purse

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a video about the race day at Keeneland Dynatail Wins Wednesday’s Featured Whitney Purse LEXINGTON, KY (April 10, 2019) – Ballybrit Stable’s Dynatail inched past pacesetting Bonnie Arch a few strides before the finish line to win the $87,000...
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SWEEZEY KEEPS SEEKING TO IMPROVE; CENTENO, GALLARDO EACH WIN 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – By mid-afternoon Monday, less than 24 hours after winning Sunday’s seventh race with his 6-year-old Florida-bred mare, Imperial Sea, Kent Sweezey was on the road to Lexington, Ky., looking to add key pieces to his barn from the offerings at...
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Keeneland Barn Notes – Wednesday, April 10

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 Keeneland’s 16-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 26. First post is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland is closed Easter Sunday, April 21. ********** • ANOTHERTWISTAFATE, SUENO CHASE KENTUCKY DERBY POINTS IN STONESTREET LEXINGTON • FLAMEAWAY...
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Gulfstream: Juvenile Racing Season at Gulfstream Gets Under Way Thursday

By David Joseph —- Juvenile Racing Season at Gulfstream Gets Under Way Thursday 20-Cent Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands to $108,937 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The juvenile racing season kicks off at Gulfstream Park Thursday, when eight fillies are scheduled to contest a...
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Churchill Downs and Keeneland Break Ground on $150 Million Racing Venue in Oak Grove, Kentucky

Rendering of equestrian center at Oak Grove Racing & Gaming Oak Grove Racing & Gaming Will Feature Both Live and Historical Horse Racing LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 9, 2019) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN), in partnership with Keeneland Associati...
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