Oaklawn’s Track Receives High Praise after Wettest February on Record

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Veteran jockey agent Scott Hare said Thursday morning that for a while he thought he was representing riders at Emerald Downs, a joking reference to the track located near Seattle, noted for being one of the country’s rainiest cities. Hot Sprin...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

BY: ED GOLDEN & MIKE WILLMAN —- • ‘MIDNIGHT’ GOES PRIME TIME IN THE SANTA YSABEL • TOP GUN CASTELLANO WORKS BOLT SIX FURLONGS • BOLT TO WORK AGAIN SUNDAY, PENDING WEATHER • MARTIN GARCIA RETURNS SOON UNDER DEGREGORY • NEW SUNDAY FIRST POST OF 11:30 STARTS MARCH 11...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds: Promising 3-Year-Old Curlin’s Honor Possible for Grade II Rebel At Oaklawn Park

By Ryan Martin —- Curlin’s Honor, Hodges Photography PROMISING 3-YEAR-OLD CURLIN’S HONOR POSSIBLE FOR GRADE II REBEL AT OAKLAWN PARK Following an impressive allowance victory at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Sunday afternoon, John C. Oxley and Breeze...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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Busanda heroine Midnight Disguise back for more in Saturday’s Busher

NYRA RELEASE —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Busanda winner Midnight Disguise will look for her second straight stakes win Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack as part of a field of eight on tap for the 39th running of the $200,000 Busher for 3-year-old fillies at a mile. As part of...
Posted On 02 Mar 2018
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TOAST NATIONS AND HIS MORE-THAN-ONE-HORSE STABLE AS TRAINER OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Keith Nations could not have envisioned how a $16,000 claim would change his life two years ago. He had spotted the unraced 3-year-old filly, Martini Glass, during Tampa Bay Downs training hours, and was impressed by her smooth, fluid running...
Posted On 01 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Saturday: Black Gold Overnight Stakes, Dixie Poker Ace Stakes

By Ryan Martin —- ELEVEN THREE-YEAR-OLDS FACE OFF IN $50,000 BLACK GOLD OVERNIGHT STAKES; EXTRA CREDIT HEADS FIELD OF NINE LOUISIANA-BREDS IN DIXIE POKER ACE NEW ORLEANS (February 28, 2018) – A competitive field of 11 3-year-olds have assembled for the 60th running of the...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amy’s Challenge Heading to Honeybee

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amy’s Challenge; Oaklawn/Coady Photos Amy’s Challenge Heading to Honeybee Unbeaten Amy’s Challenge moved a step closer to her scheduled two-turn debut in the $200,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies March 10 at Oaklawn by working over a...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Rachel Alexandra Winner Monomoy Girl, Champion Caledonia Road Lead Nominees to Keeneland’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a list of Central Bank Ashland (G1) nominees Rachel Alexandra Winner Monomoy Girl, Champion Caledonia Road Lead Nominees to Keeneland’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2018) – The 3-year-old fillies who are the respective...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Reigns as 2018 Derby Prep Season’s Top Race

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018) – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is the strongest race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, according to proprietary data generated by Brisnet.com, the official data source of the Kentucky...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Champion Good Magic, Risen Star Winner Bravazo Top Nominees to Keeneland’s $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a list of Toyota Blue Grass (G2) nominees Champion Good Magic, Risen Star Winner Bravazo Top Nominees to Keeneland’s $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2018) – eFive Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables’ champion Good...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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