Brad Cox Scores 2,000th Career Win on Saturday at Fair Grounds

By Kevin Kilroy —- Scores four wins on Louisiana Derby Preview Day, including a 13-1 Risen Star Upset with Angel of Empire New Orleans (Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023) – Trainer Brad Cox sent out his 2,000th career North American winner Saturday at Fair Grounds Race Course &...
Posted On 19 Feb 2023
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Multiple Graded-Stakes Winner Afternoon Deelites Has Died at Old Friends

Old Friends —- The 31-year old dark bay stallion, who earned $1,061,193, had been at the farm since 2011.   GEORGETOWN, KY. – Feb. 15, 2023 – Afternoon Deelites, a six-time, graded-stakes winner, was euthanized February 14 at Old Friends, the Kentucky-based thoroughbred...
Posted On 15 Feb 2023
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The extraordinary life of Jimmy Winkfield

By Brien Bouyea —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – In the history of thoroughbred racing, there is arguably no story as fascinating as the life led by Jimmy Winkfield. Born in Chilesburg, Kentucky, in 1880, Winkfield began riding horses as a young boy and quickly developed into...
Posted On 09 Feb 2023
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Preakness Weekend to Feature 15 Stakes Worth $3.5 Million

By David Joseph —- Preakness Weekend to Feature 15 Stakes Worth $3.5 Million 148th Preakness (G1), Middle Jewel of Triple Crown, May 20 99th Black-Eyed Susan (G2) for 3YO Fillies on Preakness Eve BALTIMORE – The 148th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle Jewel of...
Posted On 01 Feb 2023
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Pegasus: Baffert Looks to Make More Memories at Pegasus; Cyberknife Carries Banner of Cancer Awareness

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – As trainer Bob Baffert remembers it, the last Tuesday in January 2017 started off with some bad news from South Florida: Arrogate had drawn the rail for the inaugural running of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at...
Posted On 27 Jan 2023
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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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