OAKLAWN: ONE LINER REMAINS PERFECT WITH SOUTHWEST STAKES SCORE

By Jennifer Hoyt —- One Liner; Photos Provided by Oaklawn/Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017) – South Florida invader One Liner proved two turns were not a problem with an impressive 3 ½ length victory in Monday’s $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) before...
Posted On 21 Feb 2017
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Caledonian rallies from last for Jimmy Winkfield Upset

By Heather Pettinger —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Curragh Stables’ Caledonian got up just in time as the longest shot on the board to get a nose in front in a competitive edition of the $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield for 3-year-olds at six furlongs on Monday’s...
Posted On 21 Feb 2017
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CENTENO EXTENDS LEAD, BUT FAT LADY HASN’T EVEN CLEARED HER THROAT

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Daniel Centeno rode two winners today, extending his lead over Ronnie Allen, Jr., to 53-43 as Tampa Bay Downs entered the second half of its 2016-2017 meeting. Both consummate professionals who bring their “A” games on a day-in, day-out...
Posted On 20 Feb 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Gun Runner heavily favored in Razorback, Uncontested in Southwest

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested; Coady Photography Uncontested to Test His Speed in Monday’s Southwest Stakes Only one 3-year-old has run a faster mile in January at Oaklawn than Triple Crown nominee Uncontested. There was cause for concern Jan. 21, 1994, when Concern won...
Posted On 20 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • BETTYS BAMBINO EYES HIS SIXTH STRAIGHT VICTORY • BAFFLE STAKES HEADLINES PRESIDENTS’ DAY PROGRAM • BAZE JOINS JOCKEYS CHARITY GAME ON THURSDAY • POPULAR HORN BLOWER JAY COHEN BACK ON THE BEAT • IT’S DOLLAR DAY TOMORROW, FIRST POST IS AT 12 NOON STREAKING...
Posted On 20 Feb 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS NOTES: GIRVIN, COOL ARROW GIVE SHARP A ONE-TWO PUNCH IN RISEN STAR

By Michael Adolphson —- • Girvin, Cool Arrow Give Sharp a One-Two Punch in Risen Star • Souper Tapit Superb on Debut for Casse • Daria’s Angel Impressive in Graduation • Green Mask After Another Stakes Win in Colonel Power • Farrell and Valadorna Top Work Tab; Risen Star...
Posted On 20 Feb 2017
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TERRA PROMESSA REMAINS PERFECT AT OAKLAWN

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Terra Promessa; All Photos Provided by Coady Photography HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017) – Stonestreet Stables, LLC’s Terra Promessa improved her Oaklawn record to a perfect six for six with a dominating victory in Saturday’s $150,000 Bayakoa...
Posted On 19 Feb 2017
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TIGER BLOOD FULFILLS POTENTIAL; STAKES RECORD FOR SPANISH CONCERT

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – From his career debut at Tampa Bay Downs in January of 2016, when he won a maiden special weight contest by more than nine lengths in a sizzling six-furlong time of 1:09.90, Tiger Blood has always been regarded as a colt with tremendous...
Posted On 19 Feb 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Desormeaux Brings Sorry Erik, Seeks Second Risen Star

By Michael Adolphson —- • Mo Tom and Rise Up Lead Team Amoss in Mineshaft • Barn Favorite Believe in Bertie Steps Up for Cox • Cox Stakes Horses Dominate Work Tab Kent (l), Keith (r) Desormeaux; Benoit Photo DESORMEAUX BRINGS SORRY ERIK, SEEKS SECOND RISEN STAR Trainer...
Posted On 19 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES; MONDAY’S BAFFLE STAKES PREVIEW

By Ed Golden —- • SUNNY DAYS AHEAD AS HORSEMEN WEATHER THE STORM • SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS IN CHARITY GAME NEXT THURSDAY • CTBA PRESENTS GRAY WITH KENNETH L. MADDY AWARD MOVE OVER ANNIE: THE SUN WILL COME OUT TOMORROW Yes, that was the life-sustaining star known as the sun...
Posted On 19 Feb 2017
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