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By Kevin Kilroy —- Calhoun and West barns continue their statebred dominance, each taking a division of the Louisiana Futurities Photo: Hodges Photography NEW ORLEANS, La. (Saturday, Dec 31, 2022) – Hunter Valley Farm’s A Mo Reay made her debut for Brad Cox’s barn a winning...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards Dinner will be held Jan.26, 2023 at The Breakers in Palm Beach. Fla. As a member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, one of the three voting organizations, my picks...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Also on the New Year’s Eve card – La-Bred 2-year-olds face off in pair of Futurity Stakes Photo: Hodges Photography New Orleans, La (Dec 29) – Hunter Valley Farms’ A Mo Reay, scratched from Monday’s $100,000 Blushing K.D. against older and...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Jace’s Road Draws Clear in the Gun Runner as Cox & Geroux Team Up for a Trio of Juvenile Stakes Scores Pretty Mischievous Takes the Untapable as Walsh also scores a training hat trick New Orleans, La (December 26, 2022) – Trainers have a lot of...

Jennifer Hoyt, Director of Racing —- Photo credit: Coady Photography BAL HARBOUR GIVES DIODORO SECOND STRAIGHT TINSEL WIN PRETTY BIRDIE WINS POINSETTIA FOR A CASSE DOUBLE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022) – Trainer Robertino Diodoro, Oaklawn’s leading trainer in...

By Pat McKenna —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the passing of renowned track photographer Bob Coglianese, whose work from Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack, served as the standard of excellence in...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Photo credit: Coady Photography FLASH OF MISCHIEF REBOUNDS WITH RING THE BELL VICTORY LOVELY RIDE CRUISES TO MISTLETOE TRIUMPH HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022) – Jockey Christian Torres swept the many storm clouds aside with a Saturday stakes...

By Kevin Kilroy/Joe Kristufek —- Set-Hut’s Touchuponastar Ascends to Win the Louisiana Champions Day Classic NEW ORLEANS, La. (December 10, 2022) – The commanding speed in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic, Set-Hut’s Touchuponastar overcame a slow break to lead...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Photo credit: Coady Photography COUNT DE MONET REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH ADVENT UPSET HOT SPRINGS, AR (Friday, Dec. 9, 2022) – Charles Galli’s Count de Monet is now a perfect three for three after stalking the pace and then drawing clear to win the...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Photo of Star Guitar: Hodges Photography New Orleans, La (December 9, 2022) – This Saturday, Dec 10 will mark the 32nd edition of Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Beginning in 1991, the best horses, jockeys, and trainers...