Stonestreet to Sponsor Keeneland’s Grade 3 Lexington, Purse Increased to $200,000

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 17, 2017) – Keeneland announced today that Barbara Banke’s Stonestreet has become the signature sponsor of the Spring Meet’s Lexington (G3), to be held Saturday, April 15. Purse money for the Lexington will increase in 2017 from $150,000...
Posted On 18 Jan 2017
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Aqueduct: Green Gratto fends off late charge to win G3 Toboggan

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Green Gratto surged to the early lead from the inside post, set the pace and outkicked a charging All Star Red in deep stretch to capture the 124th running of the Grade 3, $125,000 Toboggan for 4-year-olds and up on the inner dirt...
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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FITTINGLY NAMED UNCONTESTED WINS SMARTY JONES STAKES EASILY

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested breezes home to take Smarty Jones; Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Monday, Jan. 16, 2017) – Harry T. Rosenblum and Robert LaPenta’s Uncontested, living up to his name, was never seriously challenged in his easy 5 ¼-length victory ...
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS: FARRELL AND UNTAPPED TOP GUNS IN SILVERBULLETDAY

By Michael Adolphson —- NEW ORLEANS,La. Coffeepot Stables’ Farrell, who is near the top of many Grade I Kentucky Oaks lists on the strength of her six-length tour de force in the Grade II Golden Rod Stakes last out at Churchill Downs, kicks off her 3-year-old campaign in...
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2017)

By Ed Golden —- • ARROGATE LOOKS GOOD AFTER PEGASUS BREEZE • EDWIN MALDONADO RETURNS TO WINNER’S CIRCLE • KOBE’S BACK WORKS FOR THE GRADE I TRIPLE BEND ARROGATE COULD WORK AT SANTA ANITA AGAIN SUNDAY, IF . . . Despite curve balls thrown at him by the weatherman, Arrogate...
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Whitmore Impressive in Sunday’s Victory

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Whitmore Impressive in Sunday’s Victory Following his 2 ¾-length victory in Sunday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, 4-5 favorite Whitmore posed briefly in front of the main infield tote board as if to admire his time. It was fast. Really fast. Whitmore, under...
Posted On 16 Jan 2017
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PEGASUS WORLD CUP: ARROGATE WORKS STRONG SIX FURLONGS IN 1:12.29

By Mike Willman —- ARROGATE WORKS STRONG SIX FURLONGS IN 1:12.29 IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH WITH CALIFORNIA CHROME IN $12 MILLION PEGASUS WORLD CUP INVITATIONAL JAN. 28 AT GULFSTREAM PARK WITH GARCIA UP, HE GOES OUT SEVEN FURLONGS IN 1:24.82 AND IS TIMED IN 1:37.97 FOR ONE...
Posted On 16 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017)

By Ed Golden —- • FINEST CITY WORKS FOR THE SANTA MONICA • MEGAHERTZ IS REMEMBERED BY ALEX SOLIS • NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR STILL LOOKS LIKE A ‘10’ • UNIQUE BELLA’S DRILL HAS TRAINER HAPPY FINEST CITY ‘FIT’ FOR GRADE II SANTA MONICA Finest City, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Filly...
Posted On 16 Jan 2017
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G1 Winner Noble Bird in Pegasus Mix Following Sunday Breeze

By David Joseph —- California Chrome Exits Work in Good Order Argentine Star Eragon also well after his Pegasus move HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – John C. Oxley’s Noble Bird, whose multiple graded stakes wins include the 2015 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1), is under...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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WINTER FUN JUST GETTING STARTED; ALLEN RIDES THREE WINNERS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Major stakes days and special events start popping at a rapid-fire rate on Saturday, when Tampa Bay Downs holds its annual Skyway Festival Day program. A collection of talented 3-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will be in the spotlight...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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