Fair Grounds Barn Notes & Saturday Stakes Recaps

By Michael Adolphson/Brain W. Spencer —- • Farrell Settling in at Fair Grounds • Girvin Enjoying His Down Time • Pegasus-Bound Forever Unbridled and Seeking the Soul Arrive FARRELL SETTLING IN AT FAIR GROUNDS The queen of the Fair Grounds has returned. Farrell, owned by...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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GO CRISTIAN GO DEFIES ODDS; CONNECTIONS AIMING FOR 12/30 TURF DASH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Luis Dominguez and jockey Ronnie Allen, Jr., experienced the same general feeling when Go Cristian Go switched to his right lead and broke free from his pursuers at the top of the stretch in today’s $26,200 Turf Dash Prep. “I sa...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct: Avery Island faces nine rivals in Grade 2 Remsen

TSV Staff Selections —- Race 9), Grade 2 Remsen Stakes 2yo 1&1/8th Miles Post Time 3:45 EST Bandito 1), mush improved last out breaking his maiden at Keeneland; next outs for Romans barn, 21 percent. Triple Dog Dare 2), Paynter colt also showed improvement last out,...
Posted On 02 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct: Grade 2 Demoiselle Stakes Selections

TSV Staff Picks —- Race 8), Grade 2 Demoiselle Stakes 2yo Fillies 1&1/8th Mile Post Time 3:12 EST Daisy 1), 2-for-2, her last a clearing score in the G3 Tempted here last month; only entry to have started on course. Vindictive Ways 2), always close, solid late kick....
Posted On 02 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct: Formidable field set for Grade 1 Cigar Mile

By Rick Francis —- A field of ten are set to roll when the starting gates open for the one-turn Cigar Mile Handicap; let’s take a look at the contenders and pretenders. AQUEDUCT Race 10), Grade 1 Cigar Mile Handicap 3yo & up Post Time 4:16 EST Sharp Azteca (1)...
Posted On 02 Dec 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, December 1

By Michael Adolphson —- • Scuba Takes Back Baton from Honorable Duty for Walsh • One Last Shot Looks Ready to Fire • Floroplus Could Add Up to Be a Good One • Burma Road Brings Back Class into Scherer • Stidham High on Well-Bred Larkin SCUBA TAKES BACK BATON FROM HONORABLE...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA RELEASE —- • Tom’s Ready aims to cap career in memorable fashion in G1 Cigar Mile • Hall of Famer Mike Smith makes Aqueduct return aboard Tom’s Ready • Beasley ‘taking another step up’ in Cigar Mile • Layla Noor, Vouch look to be road warriors...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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POPULAR JOCKEY DECIDES IT’S TIME TO REPRESENT OTHERS; FERRER BACK

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Jose Angel Garcia has traded in his helmet, boots and goggles for a new cell phone and a condition book. The 30-year-old Garcia, who won the final race of the 2017 Summer Festival of Racing at Tampa Bay Downs aboard 6-year-old gelding Cedula...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2017-18 WINTER MEET STAKES SCHEDULE

By Mike Willman —- SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2017-18 WINTER MEET STAKES SCHEDULE AS GRADE I MALIBU & GRADE I LA BREA HEAD OPENER ON DEC. 26; PRESTIGIOUS GRADE I AMERICAN OAKS TO BE RUN DEC. 30 A TOTAL OF 62 STAKES, INCLUDING NINE GRADE I EVENTS, TO BE OFFERED THROUGH...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Rapid Rhythm, Triple Chelsea Top Split Stakes Honoring Memory of Richie Scherer

By Brian W. Spencer —- RAPID RHYTHM, TRIPLE CHELSEA TOP SPLIT STAKES HONORING MEMORY OF RICHIE SCHERER NEW ORLEANS (November 30, 2017) – The $50,000 Richie Scherer Memorial will take place Saturday in two divisions at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Serving as races...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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