James Graham Scores 3,000th Career Win on Sunday at Fair Grounds

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography James Graham Scores 3,000th Career Win on Sunday at Fair Grounds New Orleans, La (Dec. 3, 2023) – On Sunday in Race 2, jockey James Graham won his 3,000th career victory, piloting Big Chief Racing and Rocker O Ranch’s Vortex for trainer...
Posted On 04 Dec 2023
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GIVING BACK TO RETIRED RACEHORSES FOCUS OF ‘RING THE BELL’ PROGRAM

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The inscription on the giant bell inside the Tampa Bay Downs winner’s circle reminds horsemen, jockeys and fans that their love of the sport wouldn’t be possible without the Thoroughbreds that make it happen. The message reads “This Bell...
Posted On 30 Nov 2023
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Gulfstream: Saffie Joseph Jr. Gearing Up for Championship Meet Three-Peat

By David Joseph —- Jon Kral Photo Saffie Joseph Jr. Gearing Up for Championship Meet Three-Peat Defending Champion: Adversity ‘Made Me Stronger’ Skippylongstocking and O’Connor Pegasus Contenders HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Saffie Joseph Jr. had good reason to celebrate when he...
Posted On 29 Nov 2023
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BILL DOWNES NAMED GOLDEN GATE TRACK ANNOUNCER FOR 2023-2024 WINTER/SPRING MEET

By David Joseph —- BILL DOWNES NAMED GOLDEN GATE TRACK ANNOUNCER FOR 2023-2024 WINTER/SPRING MEET Berkeley, Calif. (Sunday, November 26, 2023)-Golden Gate Fields has hired Bill Downes as Track Announcer for the upcoming 2023-2024 Winter/Spring meet. Downes has called at...
Posted On 28 Nov 2023
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Old Friends Welcomes Graded-Stakes Winning Millionaire Channel Maker

Old Friends Welcomes Graded-Stakes Winning Millionaire Channel Maker The 9-year old gelding comes to the farm courtesy of Adam Wachtel and his ownership group   GEORGETOWN, KY – Nov. 15, 2023 – Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Ky., is pleased to...
Posted On 15 Nov 2023
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Gulfstream: Joe Bravo Returns to Gulfstream Park Winner’s Circle

By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo Joe Bravo Returns to Gulfstream Park Winner’s Circle Jersey Joe, David Fawkes Team Up Again for Race 3 Win HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –Jockey Joe Bravo has enjoyed a history of success on David Fawkes-trained horses at Gulfstream Park and...
Posted On 13 Nov 2023
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Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Consigned as a Stallion Prospect to Keeneland

By Amy Gregory —- Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Consigned as a Stallion Prospect to Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 9, 2023) – Keeneland announced today that Rich Strike, winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford...
Posted On 10 Nov 2023
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Cody’s Wish Holds onto No. 1 Spot in Final NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll after Breeders’ Cup Success

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – November 6, 2023 Cody’s Wish held off National Treasure to repeat as the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner. Photo: Benoit Photos Week 41 of the 2023 NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), covering...
Posted On 08 Nov 2023
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Saturday Breeders’ Cup Selections

By Rick Francis —- SATURDAY SANTA ANITA Race 3) 1 Mile. Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: 2:30/ 1:30/12:30/(11:30) 3) Cody’s Wish (Mott/Alvarado); a perfect 7-for-7 at the distance. Rebounded...
Posted On 03 Nov 2023
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Friday Breeders’ Cup Selections

By Rick Francis —- Race 5) 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS Post Time: 5:00/ 4:00/ 3:00/( 2:00) 11) Slider (Sadler/Berrios); winner of two straight, the last a blistering score here; workouts just as...
Posted On 01 Nov 2023
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