Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA RELEASE —- • Highway Star gears up for 2018 debut in Heavenly Prize Invitational • Firenze Fire strong in company for final breeze ahead of G3 Gotham • Registration now open for Gotham Handicapping Challenge • Fields coming together for Gotham Day stakes OZONE PARK,...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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McKinzie moves to the top of 2018 Kentucky Derby Contenders List

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Gulfstream Park in south Florida now has two-thirds of its Kentucky Derby prep races in the books and I really don’t think we learned that much. No dominate colt has stepped forward to claim the title as the champ of Gulfstream....
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON THRILLS ALL AT FAIR GROUNDS

By Mark Connor —- Hodges Photography • Yatta defends his title as thousands enjoy an action-packed day of racing NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2018) – In step with beautiful spring weather at the venerable track, both patrons and their lovable four-legged friends enjoyed a...
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PARENTS’ LEGACY OF DEVOTION LIVES ON FOR EASY BLOSSOM OWNERS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – At the outset of the 2011-2012 Tampa Bay Downs meeting, past Oldsmar champion jockey Willie Martinez raved about the speed possessed by a 3-year-old filly named It’s Me Mom. Already a three-time stakes winner, It’s Me Mom lived up ...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Oaklawn is Back on the Fast Track

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Oaklawn Has First Fast Track since Feb. 9 The track was upgraded from good to fast for the final two races Friday, Oaklawn’s first fast-rated surface since the final race Feb. 9. Oaklawn had run 117 consecutive races without a fast track, owing to the...
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • EURTON ‘TOTALLY STOKED’ FOR SANTA ANITA HANDICAP • BOLT D’ORO TO BREEZE FOUR FURLONGS 9 A.M. MONDAY • NEW SUNDAY FIRST POST TIME OF 11:30 A.M. ON MARCH 11 NATIVE CALIFORNIAN EURTON EYES BIG ‘CAP Giant Expectations is nominated to both the Triple Bend...
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Telekinesis Steps Up Against Elders In Friday Allowance Event

By Ryan Martin —- Wonder Gadot, Valadorna Breeze In Company • Howard Going ‘From Kindergarten Into First Grade’ With Maiden Winner Crosswalk • Awesome Saturday Stretches Out In Sunday Allowance Telekinesis; Hodges Photography TELEKINESIS STEPS UP AGAINST ELDERS IN FRIDAY...
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CHANTELINE COMES THROUGH IN SPRING FEVER; J.E.’s Handmedown Wins Nodouble

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Chanteline; Oaklawn/Coady Photos CHANTELINE COMES THROUGH IN SPRING FEVER; J.E. HANDMEDOWN WINS NODOUBLE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, March 3, 2018) – Ten Broeck Farm, Inc.’s Chanteline rebounded from a fourth-place finish as the favorite in the Jan. 27...
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DRAGON DREW BREATHES FIRE ON BLACK GOLD OVERNIGHT STAKES FIELD

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2018) – Dragon Drew lit up the tote board at odds of 21-1 when taking the $50,000 Black Gold Overnight Stakes over the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ Stall-Wilson Turf Course. Guided by jockey James Graham, the 3-year-old son...
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Midnight Disguise flies late for Busher win, on to G2 Gazelle on April 7

By Heather Pettinger —- Midnight Disguise; Joe Labozzetta Photos OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Midnight Disguise rallied from last to earn her second straight stakes win, charging home a 1 ¾-length winner in the 39th running of the $200,000 Busher for 3-year-old fillies at a...
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