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Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview Lukas is going to the Derby TRINITY, Fla. – Trainer D. Wayne Lukas, at 89 years young, is headed back to the Kentucky Derby and he’s doing it with American Promise who won the Virginia Derby on March 15 at Colonial Downs in...

By David Joseph —- Nic’s Style; Lauren King Photo Nic’s Style Wins with Style in G3 Hurricane Bertie HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Stephen Rousseau’s Nic’s Style took full advantage of a blistering early pace with a winning stretch drive in Saturday’s $165,000 Hurricane...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fionn Flies Late to Score in the Allen “Black Cat” LaCombe Fionn; Hodges Photography New Orleans, La (March 8, 2025) – George Messina and Michael Lee’s Fionn saved her best running for the end, going from last to first in the $100,000 Allen “Black Cat”...

Compiled by Robert Yates | Photo Credit: Coady Media —- HOT SPRINGS, AR – Avoiding all the bear traps, reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna opened her 2025 campaign with a workmanlike 3 ½-length victory in the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- Tampa belongs to Owen Almighty TRINITY, Fla. – How do you make 50 Kentucky Derby points disappear? You win the Tampa Bay Derby and decide you’re not going to the “big dance” on the first Saturday in May. Trainer...

By Mike Henry —- OWEN ALMIGHTY UNLEASHES BEST IN TB DERBY; DOWNS DAY TO REMEMBER SV Photography OLDSMAR, FL. – Irad Ortiz, Jr.’s face was flushed with excitement as he sought out trainer Brian Lynch in the winner’s circle after 3-year-old colt Owen Almighty’s scintillating...

From DMTC —- Legendary Race Caller Trevor Denman Announces Retirement; Larry Collmus to Take Mic at Del Mar Del Mar Press Trevor Denman © Benoit Photo Iconic race caller Trevor Denman has announced his retirement after 40 years on the job at Del Mar. Denman will be...

By Joe Kristufek —- Gavea; Hodges Gavea Rolls Late to Take Mardi Gras Stakes German-bred has found her niche sprinting on turf New Orleans, La (March 4, 2025) – Out the back early in the 5 ½ furlong turf tilt, Bal Mar Equine’s Gavea (Ger) stormed home late to post an 11-1...

By Jasmine Torrez —- KENDRICK CARMOUCHE WINS 2025 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD FROM A NATIONWIDE VOTE OF HIS PEERS ANNUAL PRESENTATION CEREMONY TO BE HELD AT SANTA ANITA THIS SPRING ARCADIA, Calif. (March 3, 2025) – Highly regarded Kendrick Carmouche has won the 2025...

By Lynne Snierson —- Flood Zone earns 50 Kentucky Derby points with G3 Gotham win OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Flood Zone overcame a number of firsts in his initial start for new connections, including stretching out to the distance of one mile, making his first foray into open...