Headline Numbers earns first stakes score in Listed Top Flight

By Christian Abdo —- Headline Numbers earns first stakes score in Listed Top Flight OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Klaravich Stables’ Headline Numbers took early command and remained strong on the front end to wire Saturday’s Listed $150,000 Top Flight, a nine-furlong test for older...
Posted On 13 Apr 2025
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$1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) : She’s still “The Grizzly.”

Compiled by David Longinotti Coady Media Thorpedo Anna, the reigning Horse of the Year and current Queen of American racing, stalked an honest early pace set by Wild Bout Hilary, assumed command entering the second turn, and drew off in the stretch to win Oaklawn’s $1,250,000...
Posted On 13 Apr 2025
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Correll’s Corner: Kentucky Derby 151 “Who has the points?”

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The prep races for the 151st Kentucky Derby on May 3rd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., are over and here are the colts with enough points to get into the race. There is only room for 20 colts, but I...
Posted On 09 Apr 2025
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Rodriguez punches Kentucky Derby ticket with victory in 100th running of G2 Wood Memorial

By Brian Bohl —- Rodriguez punches Kentucky Derby ticket with gate-to-wire victory in 100th running of G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Rodriguez surged up the rail after breaking from the inside post and took comfort in a similar...
Posted On 06 Apr 2025
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View from the Grandstand: Santa Anita Derby Selections

By Bob Hill TSV Feature Writer —- Santa Anita Derby Selections Santa Anita (G1) 1-1/8 miles on main track The importance of this race is hard to figure, given that only five horses are entered. Most believe that the winner of the race will gain favoritism in the Kentucky...
Posted On 04 Apr 2025
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Correll’s Corner : “Road to the Derby”—Thinning the herd

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – Trainer Brad Cox has two colts in the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby after Tappan Street won the Florida Derby on March 29 at Gulfstream Park in South Florida. Cox’s other horse is Final Gambit...
Posted On 31 Mar 2025
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Arkansas Derby Stakes Recap

By Robert Yates —- Coady Media $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) HOT SPRINGS, AR – All he needed was a lightning-fast pace to finally put his rivals to sleep. Sandman scored his breakthrough stakes victory Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn, rolling to a 2 1/2-length victory over...
Posted On 30 Mar 2025
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Gulfstream: Tappan Street Propels Forward in G1 Curlin Florida Derby

By David Joseph —- Nicole Thomas Photo Tappan Street Propels Forward in G1 Curlin Florida Derby Cox Trainee Prevails over G2 Fountain of Youth Hero Sovereignty HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – WinStar Farm LLC, CHC Inc. and Cold Press Racing’s Tappan Street made huge strides forward...
Posted On 30 Mar 2025
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Arkansas Derby Selections

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Oaklawn Park (G1) 1-1/8 miles on main track The Arkansas Derby has produced seven winners of the Kentucky Derby. It’s a Grade 1 race with a purse of $1.5 million. Top American trainers view the race as a perfect proving ground for...
Posted On 27 Mar 2025
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Another Round of Applause for Good Cheer Godolphin homebred takes the Fair Grounds Oaks, now undefeated from six starts

By Joe Kristufek —- Another Round of Applause for Good Cheer Godolphin homebred takes the Fair Grounds Oaks, now undefeated from six starts New Orleans, La (March 22, 2025) – Sent off as the overwhelming .40-1 favorite in Saturday’s $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks...
Posted On 23 Mar 2025
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