Fair Grounds: Geroux Scores 2,000th Career North American Win

By Joe Kristufek —- Hodges Photograph Geroux Scores 2,000th Career North American Win on Thursday at Fair Grounds · Scintillating sprinter Strobe faces Tulane Tryst in Friday’s feature · Rivelli reports on Two Phil’s plans coming out of bold second in Lecomte New Orleans,...
Posted On 26 Jan 2023
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Dettori Back at Gulfstream One More Time for G1 Pegasus

By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Ahead of his participation on Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Day program, international star Frankie Dettori rode Wednesday at Gulfstream Park for the first time since 2020. Dettori set the pace aboard Union Dolly...
Posted On 25 Jan 2023
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Pegasus: Godolphin Primed for Big Week with Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day

By David Joseph —- Proxy; Coady Photgraphy Godolphin Primed for Big Week with Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day G1 Clark Winner Proxy Becoming ‘Horse We Though He Could Be’ HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Godolphin LLC can win big even before running its homebred Proxy in the $3 million...
Posted On 24 Jan 2023
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TAMPA BAY: EXERCISE RIDER DIES AS RESULT OF MORNING TRAINING ACCIDENT

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Exercise rider Daniel Quintero, 19, died as a result of a training accident this morning at Tampa Bay Downs. The entire racetrack community expresses its condolences to his family members and friends. Tampa Bay Downs will observe a moment of...
Posted On 22 Jan 2023
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2022 ECLIPSE AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2023) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) today announced the finalists for the 2022 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in...
Posted On 08 Jan 2023
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After 31 Years, Who Stands Tallest on Louisiana Champions Day?

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...
Posted On 10 Dec 2022
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Breeders Cup Saturday Picks

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Three horses in particular have the chance to become immortal all-time greats on Saturday at Keeneland. Golden Pal tries to win his third Breeders’ Cup race, a fete seldom accomplished. Nest faces an absolutely loaded field in the...
Posted On 03 Nov 2022
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Breeders’ Cup Friday Picks

By Bob Hill, Tracksideview Feature Writer —- We get to see all five races restricted to two-year-olds on Friday. Three of those races on the turf, and two on the main track at Keeneland. Fair skies and a pleasant November day is in the forecast, so handicappers are free...
Posted On 02 Nov 2022
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How Big Should My Pick 4 Ticket Be at the Breeders Cup

By Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- Like many horseplayers today, this writer likes to play the multi-race Pick 4 and Pick 5 opportunities. These types of wagers have a history of large payouts on days like those when the Breeders’ Cup and Kentucky Derby are contested. As with...
Posted On 31 Oct 2022
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Saratoga Super Fans: Chris & Zizi Howell

A View From the Grandstand Zizi and Chris Howell – Super Fans at Saratoga By Bob Hill, TSV staff writer —- Here’s a little context for this article. Back in its infancy, Tracksideview had a staff of two people – founder Ron Correll and his know-nothing sidekick Bob Hill. As...
Posted On 13 Sep 2022
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