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Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Sunday, March 15, 2026 There’s a new face in the Oaklawn jockey colony. Actually, it’s an old face. David Cohen, Oaklawn’s leading rider in 2019, got on...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 RISPOLI ON THE MEND FROM BROKEN ANKLE; NO RETURN DATE YET WORKS: INTREPIDO, PAVLOVIAN, USHA AMONG NOTABLES ON TAB CARRYOVERS INCLUDE $32K IN $2 PICK 6; FREE PP’S AVAILABLE TOC CONFORMATION CLINIC SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT 9 A.M....

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Saturday, March 14, 2026 Apprentice jockeys continue to find the winner’s circle in 2025-2026 at Oaklawn. Joshua J. Radosevich became the fifth apprentice...

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...