HOZIER UNDER KENTUCKY DERBY CONSIDERATION; LIGHT ACTIVITY UNDER SNOWY TWIN SPIRES

By Darren Rogers —- Known Agenda; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, KY (Wednesday, April 21, 2021) – Six-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert indicated via text that Hozier, sixth in the Arkansas Derby (GI) in his most recent start, is under consideration for...
Posted On 22 Apr 2021
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HIGHLY MOTIVATED GALLOPS ON FIRST DAY AT CHURCHILL DOWNS; CADDO RIVER CONFIRMED FOR DERBY 147

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – Klaravich Stables’ Highly Motivated, runner-up to likely Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality in the Blue Grass Stakes (GII) in his most recent start, made his first appearance on the main track at...
Posted On 21 Apr 2021
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TWO WEEKS LEFT IN MEET, BUT GOTTA MAKE PLANS NOW

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – This time of year, the phrase “and they’re off!” takes on a different and poignant meaning at Tampa Bay Downs. With two weeks left in the 2020-2021 Oldsmar meeting, a few trainers and jockeys have already departed. It’s no small task moving...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Sunday, April 18

By Amy Owens—- SUNDAY, APRIL 18 April 18 and April 21-23 mark the final four days of Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Letruska Exits Apple Blossom Victory in Good Shape

By Robert Yates —- Letruska Exits Apple Blossom Victory in Good Shape Letruska will remain at Oaklawn for the next few days before possibly heading to Churchill Downs, her trainer, Fausto Gutierrez, said Sunday morning, roughly 12 hours after the Mexican champion edged...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Sunday, April 18, 2021

By Ed Golden —- STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 SADLER ANNOUNCES JOCK CHANGE FOR DERBY TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR VICTOR ESPINOZA DERBY EXPERIENCE BENEFITS TEAM O’NEILL HARVEST MOON SET FOR SANTA MARGARITA TOC HONORS 1/ST RACING’S BUTLER ROSARIO TO RIDE ROCK...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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HIGHLY MOTIVATED WORKS AT KEENELAND; OAKS FILLIES CLAIRIERE, PAULINE’S PEARL WORK AT CHURCHILL

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, April 18, 2021) – With less than two weeks remaining until the first Saturday in May, Klaravich Stable’s homebred Highly Motivated, the runner-up to Essential Quality in the $800,000 Blue Grass (Grade II) worked a half-mile in...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Wellman has Turf Triple series aspirations with multiple Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners runners Devious Mo earns 84 BSF in NYSSS Times Square score; Water White could target G2 Ruffian Hard Love points to G2 Pennine Ridge following Woodhaven triumph...
Posted On 19 Apr 2021
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CHAMPIONS MONOMOY GIRL AND SWISS SKYDIVER CLASH IN APPLE BLOSSOM

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Swiss Skydiver to Run Lasix Free in Apple Blossom HOT SPRINGS, AR (Friday, April 16, 2021) – It took more than a decade, but Oaklawn has its “Race for the Ages” when champions Monomoy Girl and Swiss Skydiver meet in Saturday’s $1 million Apple Blossom...
Posted On 17 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Friday, April 16

By Amy Owens — FRIDAY, APRIL 16 Racing runs through Friday, April 23. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with winning connections after every stakes. Click here...
Posted On 17 Apr 2021
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