Keeneland Barn Notes — Friday, Oct. 13

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 17-day Fall Meet concludes Saturday, Oct. 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. ********** · WUHEIDA (GB) WILL NOT RUN IN SATURDAY’S QUEEN ELIZABETH II CHALLENGE CUP PRESENTED BY...
Posted On 14 Oct 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS OPEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

By Brian Spencer —- NEW ORLEANS (October 13, 2017) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will begin taking Clubhouse dining reservations for all live race days except Louisiana Derby Day on Monday, Oct. 16. Fair Grounds is set to open its historic 146th Thoroughbred...
Posted On 14 Oct 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- GRASS SPECIALIST MOONLESS SKY DEBUTS DOWN THE HILL BARRETTS FALL YEARLING SALE HELD AT FAIRPLEX OCT. 17 BOLT D’ORO, FINEST CITY IN BREEDERS’ CUP WORKS SUNDAY MOONLESS SKY MAKES HER DOWNHILL COURSE DEBUT Moonless Sky is four for four on Santa Anita’s turf...
Posted On 14 Oct 2017
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Keeneland Barn Notes: Jockey Autograph Signing Friday, Oct. 13

By Amy Owens —- WHAT: Race fans can meet members of Keeneland’s current jockey colony and retired riders while participating in an autograph signing to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The cost is $15 for a Keeneland hat, $10 for a Keeneland poster and $5 for...
Posted On 12 Oct 2017
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TAMPA BAY: FOUR NEW FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE STAKES ENHANCE 2017-2018 SCHEDULE

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has reached an agreement with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association to conduct four Florida Sire Stakes (FSS) races during the upcoming 2017-2018 season. The events will offer $450,000 in purse money to...
Posted On 12 Oct 2017
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DELTA DOWNS SET TO BEGIN 2017-18 THOROUGHBRED SEASON WEDNESDAY NIGHT

By Don Stevens —- – 84-DAY MEETING RUNS THROUGH MARCH 10 – VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will kick off its 2017-18 Thoroughbred season on Wednesday, October 18. The 84-day stand will feature live racing Wednesdays through Saturdays with...
Posted On 12 Oct 2017
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Rushing Fall Delivers as Odds-On Favorite to Win JPMorgan Chase Jessamine

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Oct. 11, 2017) – E Five Racing Thoroughbreds’ Rushing Fall swept past the field with a devastating turn of foot to win the 27th running of the $150,000 JPMorgan Chase Jessamine (G3) for 2-year-old fillies by 3 1/4 lengths over Stainless before...
Posted On 11 Oct 2017
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Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Starting Berths Filled

The 2017 Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge filled its final fees paid starting berth when Rushing Fall took the 27th running of the Grade 3 Jessamine Stakes for 2-year-old fillies; below is the complete list of winners. The 2017 Breeders’...
Posted On 11 Oct 2017
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TRUMAN’S MOONLESS SKY, MILLER’S BAD JU JU & D’AMATO’S LONG HOT SUMMER HEAD FIELD OF NINE IN CALIFORNIA DISTAFF HANDICAP

By Mike Willman —- TRUMAN’S MOONLESS SKY, MILLER’S BAD JU JU & D’AMATO’S LONG HOT SUMMER HEAD FIELD OF NINE IN $100,000 CALIFORNIA DISTAFF HANDICAP AT 6 ½ FURLONGS DOWN HILLSIDE TURF SATURDAY ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2017)—Hard hitting Moonless Sky will shorten up out...
Posted On 11 Oct 2017
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Wednesday, Oct. 11; QEII Stakes Preview

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, OCT. 11 Keeneland’s 17-day Fall Meet concludes Saturday, Oct. 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. ********** · “EQUAL” CASSE FILLIES TARGET QUEEN ELIZABETH II CHALLENGE CUP...
Posted On 11 Oct 2017
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