McKinzie moves to the top of 2018 Kentucky Derby Contenders List

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Gulfstream Park in south Florida now has two-thirds of its Kentucky Derby prep races in the books and I really don’t think we learned that much. No dominate colt has stepped forward to claim the title as the champ of Gulfstream....
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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DOG DAY AFTERNOON THRILLS ALL AT FAIR GROUNDS

By Mark Connor —- Hodges Photography • Yatta defends his title as thousands enjoy an action-packed day of racing NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2018) – In step with beautiful spring weather at the venerable track, both patrons and their lovable four-legged friends enjoyed a...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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CHANTELINE COMES THROUGH IN SPRING FEVER; J.E.’s Handmedown Wins Nodouble

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Chanteline; Oaklawn/Coady Photos CHANTELINE COMES THROUGH IN SPRING FEVER; J.E. HANDMEDOWN WINS NODOUBLE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, March 3, 2018) – Ten Broeck Farm, Inc.’s Chanteline rebounded from a fourth-place finish as the favorite in the Jan. 27...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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DRAGON DREW BREATHES FIRE ON BLACK GOLD OVERNIGHT STAKES FIELD

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (March 3, 2018) – Dragon Drew lit up the tote board at odds of 21-1 when taking the $50,000 Black Gold Overnight Stakes over the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ Stall-Wilson Turf Course. Guided by jockey James Graham, the 3-year-old son...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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Midnight Disguise flies late for Busher win, on to G2 Gazelle on April 7

By Heather Pettinger —- Midnight Disguise; Joe Labozzetta Photos OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Midnight Disguise rallied from last to earn her second straight stakes win, charging home a 1 ¾-length winner in the 39th running of the $200,000 Busher for 3-year-old fillies at a...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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MIDNIGHT BISOU ROLLS TO 2 ¼ LENGTH WIN IN GIII SANTA YSABEL STAKES

By Mike Willman —- MIDNIGHT BISOU Zoe Metz Photography HEAVILY FAVORED MIDNIGHT BISOU ROLLS TO 2 ¼ LENGTH WIN IN GRADE III, $100,000 SANTA YSABEL STAKES UNDER SMITH; TRAINED BY SPAWR, SHE GETS 1 1/16 MILES ON WET FAST MAIN TRACK IN 1:41.10 ARCADIA, Calif. (March ...
Posted On 04 Mar 2018
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Reigns as 2018 Derby Prep Season’s Top Race

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018) – The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is the strongest race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, according to proprietary data generated by Brisnet.com, the official data source of the Kentucky...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL

Joan Lawrence/NTRA —- GOOD MAGIC RETAINS FIRST PLACE ON THE NTRA TOP 3-YEAR-OLD POLL; WEST COAST REMAINS IN FIRST-PLACE FOR OLDER HORSES IN TOP THOROUGHBRED POLL Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ( Monday, February 26, 2018) – With no action this week surrounding the Kentucky Derby...
Posted On 27 Feb 2018
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JOSE FERRER WINS THE GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD

By Mike Henry —- Jose Ferrer; Photos provided by Tampa Bay Downs OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs jockey Jose Ferrer has been named as the 2018 recipient of the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, Santa Anita Park officials announced today. The Woolf Award, which jockeys can...
Posted On 26 Feb 2018
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OAKLAWN: BOURNE IN NIXA SCORES IN GAZEBO STAKES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Bourne In Nixa; Oaklawn/Coady Photos HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018) – Robert and Lawana Low’s Bourne In Nixa overtook the pacesetters late and drew off to win Saturday’s $125,000 Gazebo Stakes impressively under jockey Ramon Vazquez. Coming...
Posted On 25 Feb 2018
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