Gulfstream: ‘Super’ Work Puts Classic Empire Back on Track for Holy Bull

By David Joseph —- ‘Super’ Work Puts Classic Empire Back on Track for Holy Bull Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Breezes Sunday at Palm Meadows HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Classic Empire got back on track for the Feb. 4 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park Sunday, pleasing trainer...
Posted On 09 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES; GRADE II SANTA YNEZ STAKES PREVIEW

By Ed Golden —- Arrogate; Zoe Metz/Clockers Corner • BAFFERT HOPES TO WORK ARROGATE TODAY • HOLLENDORFER: TWO FOR THE $$ IN SANTA YNEZ • DOLLAR DAY ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY ARROGATE JOGS, COULD BREEZE TODAY FOR PEGASUS Bob Baffert hopes to work Arrogate Sunday if...
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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TAMPA BAY: GONZALEZ RAISES PROFILE WITH THREE WINS IN A ROW

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Add Edwin Gonzalez to the list of Tampa Bay Downs jockeys demanding attention almost every time they enter the starting gate. The 25-year-old Gonzalez, who considers today’s cool, windy weather downright balmy after spending recent winters at...
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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Gormley adds to Kentucky Derby Points Total

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Gormley; Zoe Metz Photography We’ve had the first two points’ races of 2017 for the road to the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. Both of those races, the Jerome at Aqueduct in New York on Jan. 2 and the Sham on Jan....
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Update on EHV-1 at Fair Grounds

By Michael Adolphson Brian Spencer • Lookin At Lee Aiming for February Return • Pontifical Shows Promise in Debut Win • Gun Runner, Green Mask Top Work Tab LOOKIN AT LEE AIMING FOR FEBRUARY RETURN L and N Racing’s highly regarded Grade I-placed stakes winner Lookin At Lee...
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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Keen Ice, Neolithic work in Company for $12 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1)

By David Joseph —- Keen Ice, Neolithic work in Company for $12 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1) Shaman Ghost has Friday work for Pegasus HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Todd Pletcher’s hopefuls for the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), Keen Ice and Neolithic, worked in...
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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GORMLEY PREVAILS BY SHORT HEAD IN GRADE III, $100,000 SHAM STAKES

By Mike Willman —- Gormley; Zoe Metz Photography GORMLEY PREVAILS BY SHORT HEAD IN GRADE III, $100,000 SHAM STAKES; SHIRREFFS, MOSS & ESPINOZA WIN ONE MILE THRILLER IN 1:35.89 RUN OVER A SLOPPY TRACK, SHAM PROVIDES WINNER WITH 10 KY DERBY QUALIFYING POINTS ARCADIA,...
Posted On 08 Jan 2017
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Santa Anita: Seven Seek Derby Points in Grade 3 Sham

By Rick Francis —- A field of seven sophomore colts and geldings looking for a starting berth on the first Saturday in May, are set to battle in the running of the Grade 3 Sham Stakes; let’s have a look at the starters. Race 7), 1 Mile. Sham-G3 Sham S. Grade III....
Posted On 07 Jan 2017
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Santa Anita: Accomplished field set to go in GII San Gabriel

TSV Staff Selections —- A steady field field of twelve are set to go in the Grade 2 San Gabriel Stakes, contested at a mile-and-an-eighth over the Santa Anita turf; there is a distinct chance of rain so check conditions. Race 9), 1„ Mile. (Turf) San Gabriel S. Grade II....
Posted On 07 Jan 2017
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Santa Anita: Watch This Cat one to beat in GIII Las Cienegas

TSV Staff Selections —- SANTA ANITA Race 3) 6½ Furlongs. (Turf) Las Cienegas S. Grade III. Purse $100,000 DOWNHILL TURF FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $1 Exacta / $1 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double /$1 Rolling Pick Three (Races 3-4-5) Post Time: 4:29/ 3:29/...
Posted On 07 Jan 2017
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