Fair Grounds Barn Notes

By Ryan Martin —- Winter Sunset; Hodges Photography ROYALLY-BRED WINTER SUNSET IMPRESSES CATALANO, RACHEL ALEXANDRA NEXT FOR LIORA Trainer Wayne Catalano could not have been any happier with the career debut of Winter Sunset, who won first time out over the Stall-Wilson...
Posted On 03 Dec 2018
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NYRA announces Aqueduct winter and spring stakes schedule

NYRA NEWS RELEASE —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Aqueduct Racetrack’s winter and spring meets will feature a total of 52 stakes worth more than $7.3 million in purses, highlighted by the Big A’s traditional spring showcase, the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial on...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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Del Mar Stable Notes November 30, 2018

DMTC News – From the Wire Carrick © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club NEW YORK INVADERS COULD HAVE BIG SAY IN HOLLYWOOD DERBY Among his many credentials, Nick Esler is a licensed trainer who this week served an advance man for his “best mate,” Tom Morley, and frequent employer...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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SPECIAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE FANS’ THOROUGHBRED EXPERIENCE

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The Tampa Bay Downs events calendar swings into full gear Saturday with the start of the “10 Days of Festivus Challenge” handicapping contest, an online event that awards $1,000 to the winner and $500 to the runner-up. There is no charge to...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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Velazquez registers 6,000th career win with victory aboard Singapore Trader at Aqueduct

NYRA NEWS RELEASE —- Johnny Velazquez; NYRA PHOTO OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Jockey John Velazquez earned his 6,000th career North American victory, piloting Singapore Trader (No 1) to victory in Race 5 on Friday at Aqueduct Racetrack. Velazquez is just the 18th jockey to...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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Gulfstream News & Notes: Multiple G1 Winner Jaywalk to Launch 2019 Season at Gulfstream

By David Joseph —- Jaywalk; Joe Labozzetta Photo Multiple G1 Winner Jaywalk to Launch 2019 Season at Gulfstream Maker Enters Six Looking to Extend Claiming Crown Record Driven by Thunder Makes Return for Pletcher in $125,000 Emerald HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – D. J. Stable...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA RELEASE —- • Mendelssohn stretches his legs at Aqueduct ahead of Saturday’s Cigar Mile • Lightly raced Copper Town just keeps getting better • Brown holds strong hand on Cigar Mile card • Sunny Ridge, Bonita Bianca give Servis chance to end year on a high note •...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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Matriarch Stakes Climaxes Del Mar’s 2018 Fall Racing Season

DMTC News – From the Wire Vasilika © Benoit Photo Del Mar ends its 16-day 2018 Fall racing season Sunday featuring older fillies and mares in the Grade I $300,000 Matriarch Stakes at one mile over the infield Jimmy Durante Turf Course. Post time for the first of nine races...
Posted On 01 Dec 2018
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AMOSS DISCUSSES PLANS FOR GRADED STAKES WINNERS LONE SAILOR, SERENGETI EMPRESS

By Ryan Martin —- Serengeti Empress; Photo Courtesy of Coady Photography Barn Notes: Thursday, November 29, 2018 Trainer Tom Amoss sent graded stakes winners and Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships contenders Serengeti Empress and Lone Sailor to GoldMark Farm in...
Posted On 30 Nov 2018
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PAY ANY PRICE, SMILING CAUSEWAY SEEK REPEATS; FESTIVUS SET TO BEGIN

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – World record-holder Pay Any Price is set to defend his 2017 Turf Dash title Saturday as Tampa Bay Downs launches its 2018-2019 stakes schedule with a pair of $100,000, 5-furlong events on the grass. The 15th edition of the Turf Dash, which is...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
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