FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE & SLOTS CANCELLS THURSDAY AFTERNOON CARD DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (January 17, 2018) – With harsh winter weather and freezing temperatures hitting the New Orleans area, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots racing officials have officially called off Thursday afternoon’s nine-race program. Temperatures in New...
Posted On 18 Jan 2018
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Doyouknowsomething looks to start year off right in Jazil

NYRA —- Absatootly, Quezon face off in La Verdad Friday; Frost Wise tops Thursday’s Bay Ridge OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Grade 3-placed Doyouknowsomething will make his second stakes start off the claim in a field of six lined up for the $100,000 Jazil for 4-year-olds...
Posted On 16 Jan 2018
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OAKLAWN: MOURINHO LIVES UP TO FAVORITE’S ROLE IN SMARTY JONES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Monday, Jan. 15, 2018) – Phoenix Thoroughbreds III’s Mourinho did not disappoint as the 3-5 favorite when he picked up 10 points towards Kentucky Derby eligibility with his dominate victory in Monday’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes....
Posted On 16 Jan 2018
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Empire Line impresses guys and dolls alike in Monday’s Damon Runyon win

By Brian Bohl and Najja Thompson —- Divine Miss Grey captures first stakes victory in Interborough OZONE PARK, N.Y. – West Point Thoroughbreds and RAP Racing’s Empire Line overtook Morning Breez in the stretch and fended off Evaluator’s late charge at the...
Posted On 16 Jan 2018
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Fair Grounds Notes: Black Gold Hit For $195,627 By Brazilian Player

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (January 15, 2018) – The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Black Gold – a unique bet that is only cashed out if there is one winner – was finally hit on Sunday afternoon’s card for $195,627.66 by one lucky player in Brazil. The...
Posted On 16 Jan 2018
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2018 Kentucky Derby: Good Magic tops the early contenders List

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Now that we are halfway through January and we’ve seen several races that involved 2018 Kentucky Derby contenders, it’s time for the first Top 10 list of the year. We’ll start with Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Good Magic...
Posted On 16 Jan 2018
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SKYWAY FESTIVAL DAY TAKING SHAPE; GALLARDO WINS THREE, AGAIN

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The Tampa Bay Downs stakes program shifts into high gear Saturday with the track’s annual Skyway Festival Day program, featuring a pair of 7-furlong races for 3-year-olds and a mile-and-a-sixteenth contest for older fillies and mares. At...
Posted On 15 Jan 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES: WEST COAST IN SHARP GATE DRILL FOR PEGASUS

By Ed Golden —- WEST COAST (outside) Zoe Metz Photography • WEST COAST IN SHARP GATE DRILL FOR PEGASUS • BOLT D’ORO ON COURSE FOR SAN FELIPE STAKES • INSTA ERMA RATES TOP BILLING IN MEGAHERTZ • BENDABLE MAKES GRASS DEBUT IN LAS CIENEGAS • BARRETTS SALE WILL HELP SAN LUIS...
Posted On 15 Jan 2018
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GUN RUNNER LOGS FINAL FAIR GROUNDS BREEZE FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP

By Ryan Martin —- Instilled Regard, Stronger Than Ever Exit Lecomte, Silverbulletday In Good Order • Stidham Has Grade II New Orleans Handicap In Mind For Ultra-Consistent Cedartown GUN RUNNER LOGS FINAL FAIR GROUNDS BREEZE FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP Hall of Fame trainer Steve...
Posted On 15 Jan 2018
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Battle Station mans seven-horse field in Monday’s rescheduled Damon Runyon

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Boule looks to step up in field of 10 for Interborough OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s Battle Station will look to notch his second stakes victory, headlining a field of seven in the 39th running of the $100,000 Damon Runyon for...
Posted On 15 Jan 2018
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