JUSTIFY VOTED 2018 HORSE OF THE YEAR

By Jim Gluckson/NTRA —- Justify; Anne M. Eberhardt HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Thursday, January 24, 2019) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) announced this evening that Justify who...
Posted On 25 Jan 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Larry Snyder Winner’s Circle to Make Its Debut Friday

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Larry Snyder Winner’s Circle to Make Its Debut Friday For the first time in Oaklawn’s 115-year history, winning horses will return to the Larry Snyder Winner’s Circle Friday, opening day of the scheduled 57-day meeting. The new winner’s circle across...
Posted On 25 Jan 2019
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Gulfstream Today 1.24.18: Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Swells to $539,546

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Swells to $539,546 Uno Mas Modelo Favored in Friday’s Perseus Stakes Guaranteed Pools Set for Saturday’s Multi-Race Wagers Video Link: Friday’s All Star Stronach 5 Ticket HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6...
Posted On 25 Jan 2019
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Oaklawn: Asmussen trio set for Opening Day Smarty Jones

By Rick Francis —- A formidable trio from the Steve Asmussen barn look to continue their march to the First Saturday in May when they face-off against five fellow three-year-olds in the Smarty Jones Stakes from Oaklawn Park; carded as race eight, let’s have a look at...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Morales Among Eclipse Award Finalists with Oaklawn Connections

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Morales Among Eclipse Award Finalists with Oaklawn Connections The envelope, please. Edgar Morales isn’t riding Friday at Oaklawn, but the jockey has a good excuse for missing the first day of the meeting. Morales will be attending the 48th annual...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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MORALES ENJOYS CLIMB, EARNS SEÑOR TEQUILA JOCKEY OF MONTH HONOR

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Whenever he reaches the Tampa Bay Downs winner’s circle, Pablo Morales flashes a smile capable of lighting a moonless night. But Morales doesn’t mind letting everyone in on a secret: At 30, being a jockey is more enjoyable than at any...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Gulfstream Today 1.23.19: Maximus Mischief Tops 24 Noms to Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull (G2)

By David Joseph —- Maximus Mischief Tops 24 Noms to Fasig-Tipton Holy Bull (G2) Among Five Graded-Stakes Worth $850,000 in Purses Feb. 2 Final Horses Arrive Wednesday for Pegasus World Cup (G1) Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Reaches $482,491 for Thursday Leading Jockey Saez...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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EARLY NOMINATION DEADLINE FOR 2019 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES SET FOR SATURDAY

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019) – The nomination period for all 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to compete in the races of the 2019 Triple Crown – the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I), the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes...
Posted On 24 Jan 2019
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Pegasus Day at Gulfstream: Pletcher-Trained Copper Town Looks to Shine in Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3)

By David Joseph —- Copper Town; Photos provided by Gulfstream Park Pletcher-Trained Copper Town Looks to Shine in Fred W. Hooper Stakes (G3) Leading Trainer at Championship Meet Seeks Seeks Second Consecutive Hooper HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Todd Pletcher, a winner of 15...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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Aqueduct: Sprinters aim for fastest route in Interborough

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A talented field of eight runners is set to compete in the rescheduled $100,000 Interborough for fillies and mares 4-years-old and up going seven furlongs at Aqueduct Racetrack on Friday. The Interborough’s 98th running...
Posted On 23 Jan 2019
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