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Alicia Hughes, NTRA Communications, —- LEXINGTON, Ky. – Though he was caught in late stretch en route to finishing second in the $20 million Saudi Cup on February 20, Charlatan’s game effort against international competition was enough for the son of Speightstown to garner...

By Brian Nadeau —- Ladies’ Man Amoss Chasing Trainer’s Title with Strong Group of 3-Year-Old Fillies New Orleans (February 21, 2021) – Should Tom Amoss win his 12th Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots trainer’s title, he’ll have an arsenal of 3-year-old fillies to thank....

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- 40-day meet offers 20 Grade 1s, including seven BC WAYI events; G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and G1 Flower Bowl to anchor Closing Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the stakes schedule for the 40-day...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021) – After losing eight days of racing due to record-breaking winter weather, Oaklawn announced today a series of changes to its racing schedule designed to restore as much of the season as possible for the benefit...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR – The $100,000, 5-furlong Turf Dash Stakes for horses 4-years-old-and-upward and the $100,000, 5-furlong Lightning City Stakes for fillies and mares 4-and-upward have been moved from Saturday to Sunday, Feb. 21, Tampa Bay Downs Vice...

By David Joseph —- Hall of Famer Castellano Launching Comeback Wednesday Four-Time Eclipse Award Winner Had Leg Surgery in November HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Out of action since having leg surgery in mid-November, Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano is set to launch his...

By Brian Nadeau —- Maxfield Stars on Derby Preview Day Undercard Walsh Trainee Easily Wins Mineshaft New Orleans (February 13, 2021) – There may have been an anxious moment or two at the start of the $200,000 Mineshaft (G3) but there were hardly any late. Godolphin’s...

By Brian Nadeau —- Regally-bred Stonestreet Filly Closes from Last to Win New Orleans (February 13, 2020) – True rivalries in horse racing are few and far between, but there just might be a good one brewing in New Orleans between two very talented 3-year-old fillies on the...

By Brian Nadeau —- Beaten Lecomte Favorite Flips the Script on Midnight Bourbon, Proxy New Orleans (February 13, 2021) – Whether it was the addition of blinkers, experience, or added distance, it all came together for Mandaloun in the $400,000 Risen Star (G2), presented by...

By Jennifer Hoyt — HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021) – Due to the predicted winter weather expected in Hot Springs over the next few days, Oaklawn is canceling its extended Presidents’ Day weekend, Saturday, Feb. 13 – Monday, Feb. 15, and is rescheduling the three...