Clairiere Turns the Tables on Travel Column in Rachel Alexandra

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...
Posted On 14 Feb 2021
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Mandaloun Makes Amends in Risen Star

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...
Posted On 14 Feb 2021
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OAKLAWN CANCELS SATURDAY – MONDAY; RESCHEDULES THREE GRADED STAKES FOR FEB. 20

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...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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CHAMPION ESSENTIAL QUALITY, UNDEFEATED LIFE IS GOOD MADE 8-1 CO-INDIVIDUAL FAVORITES IN KENTUCKY DERBY FUTURE WAGER POOL 3

By Darren Rogers —- Pool 3 Opens Friday and Concludes Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021) – Godolphin’s Eclipse Award-winning colt Essential Quality and CHC Inc and WinStar Farm’s undefeated $100,000 Sham Stakes (Grade III) winner Life Is Good were...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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Keeneland Announces 2021 Spring Meet Stakes Schedule

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 2, 2021) – Keeneland will present 18 stakes, featuring the 97th running of the $800,000 Toyota Blue Grass (G2) and the 84th running of the $400,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1), worth a total of $4.1 million during its 2021 Spring Meet from...
Posted On 03 Feb 2021
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MEDINA SPIRIT STAMPS HIMSELF A TOP DERBY HOPEFUL IN GUTTY NECK WIN IN GRADE III ROBERT B. LEWIS STAKES

By Mike Willman —- MEDINA SPIRIT STAMPS HIMSELF A TOP DERBY HOPEFUL IN GUTTY NECK WIN IN GRADE III, $100,000 ROBERT B. LEWIS STAKES AS HE GETS 1 1/16 MILES IN 1:46.26 OVER ‘GOOD’ SURFACE MEDINA SPIRIT RECEIVES 10 KENTUCKY DERBY QUALIFYING POINTS ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 30,...
Posted On 01 Feb 2021
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale Produces Horse of the Year Authentic among Seven Eclipse Awards Winners

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 28, 2021) – Keeneland congratulates the horses and people who were honored tonight at the 50th annual Eclipse Awards Ceremony, a virtual event presented by Spendthrift Farm that honored the equine champions and outstanding horsemen in...
Posted On 29 Jan 2021
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SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF FRIDAY RACING PROGRAM, WEEKEND STAKES SCHEDULE ADJUSTED AS CONTINUED RAIN IS FORECAST

By Mike Willman —- ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2021)—With strong rains predicted to hit Southern California over the next several days, Santa Anita Park has made the decision to proactively cancel its Friday program, effective Tuesday morning. Friday’s entries were originally...
Posted On 27 Jan 2021
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Aqueduct: The Grass Is Blue overcomes obstacles in $100K Busanda

By Ryan Martin —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – There were some anxious moments throughout the running of Sunday’s $100,000 Busanda for The Grass Is Blue, but the daughter of Broken Vow proved superior in the nine-furlong event for sophomore fillies at Aqueduct Racetrack. Owned by...
Posted On 25 Jan 2021
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Statement from Keeneland and Red Mile regarding temporary closure of historical racing operations at Red Mile

By Amy Gregory —- January 24, 2021 Statement from Keeneland and Red Mile regarding temporary closure of historical racing operations at Red Mile: “We were disappointed the Kentucky Supreme Court denied our petition for rehearing. At this time, Keeneland and Red Mile have...
Posted On 25 Jan 2021
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