Stonesintheroad stays undefeated with gate-to-wire Franklin Square win

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Team Penney Racing’s Stonesintheroad surged to the front and never relinquished the lead, wiring the six-horse field by 3 3/4 lengths to win the fifth running of the $100,000 Franklin Square for New York-bred 3-year-old...
Posted On 24 Feb 2019
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Gulfstream: Prince Lucky Comes Back Running in Saturday’s Hal’s Hope (G3)

By David Joseph —- Prince Lucky; Lauren King Photos Prince Lucky Comes Back Running in Saturday’s Hal’s Hope (G3) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Daniel McConnell’s Prince Lucky was the beneficiary of a perfect trip Saturday at Gulfstream Park, but there was nothing lucky about his...
Posted On 24 Feb 2019
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OAKLAWN: USUAL SUSPECT PULLS DOWNTHEDUSTYROAD SHOCKER

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Usual Suspect; Photos provided by Oaklawn Park HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019) – A return home and an uncontested lead helped Usual Suspect outrun her Arkansas-bred rivals in Saturday’s $100,000 Downthedustyroad Breeders’ Stakes before a crowd...
Posted On 24 Feb 2019
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Dream Maker Drills Through Half-Mile for Grade II Tampa Bay Derby

By Ryan Martin —- Dream Maker; Hodges Photography DREAM MAKER DRILLS THROUGH HALF-MILE FOR GRADE II TAMPA BAY DERBY Trainer Mark Casse’s barn on the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots backstretch has done a fabulous job in displaying promising 3-year-old talent in New...
Posted On 24 Feb 2019
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SPINOFF’S IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE HAS US DREAMING AGAIN

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Believe it or not, Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez had a few anxious moments during Triple Crown nominee Spinoff’s 11 ¾-length victory in today’s second race at Tampa Bay Downs. “He passed the other horses and got to the ¼-mile pole, and...
Posted On 23 Feb 2019
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Gulfstream News & Notes: Irad Ortiz Jr. Gets No. 100 During Four-Win Friday

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.22.19 Irad Ortiz Jr. Gets No. 100 During Four-Win Friday Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Grows to $249,414 for Saturday $100,000 Hal’s Hope (G3) Tops Three Stakes on 13-Race Program HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Eclipse Award champion Irad Ortiz...
Posted On 23 Feb 2019
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- • Please Flatter Me looks to stay undefeated in competing in the Busher Invitational • Always Shopping set to take next step forward in Busher • Oxy Lady gearing up to compete in Busher on Gotham Day • Asmussen barn looking forward to stretching out...
Posted On 23 Feb 2019
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • FAHAN MURA ONE TO CATCH AGAIN IN BUENA VISTA • SHOW IT N MOE IT ON TIME FOR THE SPRING FEVER • SINGLE TICKET JACKPOT CARRYOVER AT $280,342 • EXCLUSIVE TRIPLE CROWN WORK VIDEOS ON XBTC • NOTE: FIRST POST TIME ON SATURDAY IS 12:25 P.M. • POPULAR CHILI COOK...
Posted On 23 Feb 2019
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Gulfstream News & Notes: Brisset Played Early Role in Future Greatness – Namesake’s Success Makes Mitchell Proud

By David Joseph —- February 21, 2019 Gulfstream News & Notes Brisset Played Early Role in Future Greatness Namesake’s Success Makes Mitchell Proud HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – As trainer Rodolphe Brisset was preparing Quip for his career debut in Kentucky during the early...
Posted On 21 Feb 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Intrepid Heart Impressive in Monday’s Debut

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Intrepid Heart Impressive in Monday’s Debut Todd Pletcher shipped four horses to Oaklawn last week, with the most intriguing being one that had never started. Triple Crown nominee Intrepid Heart didn’t let the trainer down, rolling to a 7 ¾-length...
Posted On 21 Feb 2019
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