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STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 GIII SANTA ANA: FAVORITE MRS. ASTOR AT A CROSSROADS WORKS: CHEROKEE NATION RETURNS TO TAB, GI SA DERBY NEXT O’NEILL, JARAMILLO EACH WIN 3 FRIDAY TO CONTINUE BIG MEET $11,950 CARRYOVER IN SATURDAY’S $1 SUNSET PICK 6 CTHF HEALTH...

Trainer Jon Arnett named Martin’s Italian Restaurant Trainer of the Month Although it was a slow start this season for veteran trainer Jon Arnett, the barn is starting to pick things up at Tampa Bay Downs. The recent successes with several wins over the last few weeks has...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Friday, March 13, 2026 He’s still got it. John Velazquez became the second-oldest jockey in Oaklawn history to win a seven-figure race when he guided Class President to a nose decision over Silent Tactic in the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2)...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 GIII SAN SIMEON: FAVE SUMTER, SEAL TEAM LOOM FOR MANDELLA WORKS: EXPLORA BACK ON TAB; SUBSANADOR DRILLS FOR RETURN KY. DERBY/OAKS FUTURE WAGERS: 17 SANTA ANITA HORSES LISTED FREE PP’S AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY’S $1 COAST-TO-COAST PICK...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, March 12, 2026 Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse has mapped out next-race plans for his trio of 3-year-old filly stakes winners this season at Oaklawn. Casse said Tuesday afternoon that he intends to run Counting Stars and...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Well-regarded maiden Civil Liberty points to G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Point Dume likely candidate for G2 Carter presented by NYRA Bets Klein to run half-marathon in support of Backstretch Employee...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Champion Nitrogen’s major spring objective remains the same, despite a hiccup last weekend at Oaklawn. Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse said Nitrogen will make her next start in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom...

New Surroundings in Tampa are working for Wesley Ho, named Jockey of the Month For jockey Wesley Ho, the decision to come to Tampa Bay Downs this winter didn’t take a lot of convincing. The 39 year-old from Charles Town, West Virginia was urged by an owner he rode for up north to...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Friday, Mar. 6, 2026 Trainer H. Ray Ashford Jr. wasted no time in his pursuit of 2,000 career victories after the promising Super Cruise captured a one-mile allowance race Feb. 28 at Oaklawn. Super Cruise’s victory came roughly 20 hours...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026 GII SAN FELIPE: BRANT RETURNS, POTENTE STEPS UP FOR BAFFERT $45K CARRYOVER IN FRIDAY’S $2 PICK 6; FREE PP’S AVAILABLE SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING, WESTWOOD WITHDRAWN FROM BIG ‘CAP LOVESICK BLUES NAMED 2025 CAL-BRED HORSE OF THE YEAR...