Aqueduct: Split Time up in time for first stakes win in Maddie May

By Heather Pettinger —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Tic Stable’s Split Time didn’t have a second to spare as she picked up her first stakes win on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack, running down longshot Our Super Nova in the final strides for a half-length victory in...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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NOBLE INDY RETURNS TO FAIR GROUNDS IN STYLE; TAKES LOUISIANA DERBY IN HARD FOUGHT EFFORT

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – In the final local prep on Churchill Downs’ Road To The Kentucky Derby, Noble Indy punched his ticket towards the Grade I $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve when turning in a gutsy performance in the Gr....
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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FUN FACTS TO TIDE YOU OVER IN COUNTDOWN TO FLORIDA CUP XVI

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – While their value to handicappers is arguable, the following fun facts about Florida Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs are certain to add to racing fans’ enjoyment of Sunday’s 16th annual celebration of the state’s breeding and racing industries....
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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Synchrony Continues To Climb Up The Ladder In Muniz Memorial Stakes

By Ryan Martin —- SYNCHRONY CONTINUES TO CLIMB UP THE LADDER IN MUNIZ MEMORIAL STAKES NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – Pin Oak Stable’s Synchrony improved his record to 3-for-3 over the Stall-Wilson Turf Course with a convincing score in the $300,000 Grade 2 Muniz Memorial...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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Good Samaritan Wins 4-Year-Old Debut In New Orleans ‘Cap

By Ryan Martin —- GOOD SAMARITAN WINS 4-YEAR-OLD DEBUT IN NEW ORLEANS ‘CAP NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – In his 4-year-old debut, two-time graded stakes winner Good Samaritan sent warning that he could be a force in the handicap division this year, going from last to first...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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OAKLAWN: MIA MISCHIEF DOMINATES PURPLE MARTIN

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Mia Mischief; Oaklawn/Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Friday, March 23, 2018) – William and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Mia Mischief did not disappoint as the heavy favorite, drawing off to win Saturday’s $150,000 Purple Martin Stakes by 8 ¼ lengths before...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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SULLY’S DREAM TAKES THE FIELD GATE TO WIRE IN NEW ORLEANS LADIES OVERNIGHT STAKES

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – Ralph Ebert and Patrick Waresk’s Sully’s Dream was relaxed the whole way around when a victory in the $50,000 New Orleans Ladies Overnight Stakes. Guided in gate-to-wire fashion by Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens, the...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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Battle At Sea Scores First Stakes Victory In Crescent City Derby

By Ryan Martin —- BATTLE AT SEA SCORES FIRST STAKES WIN IN CRESCENT CITY DERBY NEW ORLEANS (March 24, 2018) – Three Diamonds Farm’s Battle At Sea successfully transitioned into stakes company with a win in the $75,000 Crescent City Derby against state-bred competition....
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Saturday Stakes Selections

TSV Staff Selections —- FAIR GROUNDS Race 2) 1m70yds Crescent City Oaks Purse $75,000 FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD, ACCREDITED LOUISIANA BRED. Post Time: 1:57/(12:57)/11:57/10:57 3) Special Blessing has improved in each of her starts; last out win and at the distance. 2)...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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Familiar Foes Face-Off in Fair Grounds Oaks

By Rick Francis —- Classy Act; Hodges Photography Race 10) 1&1/16th Mile. Twinspires.com Fair Grounds Oaks OM FAIR GROUNDS OAKS. Grade II. Purse $400,000 FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD Post Time: 5:41/( 4:41)/ 3:41/ 2:41 A field of nine three-year-old fillies are slated...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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