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by Robert Yates —- Albarado a Part of McPeek’s Success at Oaklawn This Season Trainer Kenny McPeek’s young horses have flourished this season at Oaklawn. One reason, McPeek said, is the work behind the scenes of Robby Albarado, who spent much of the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023 PRACTICAL MOVE, REINCARNATE WORK FOR YAKTEEN TAIBA, HAVNAMELTDOWN RETURN TO SANTA ANITA D’AMATO EYES TWO TURNS FOR IRISH O’BRIEN WINNER CASTELLANO TO BE HONORED WITH WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS SUNDAY...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Kathleen O’Connell is unsure what she will do for an encore after overtaking Kim Hammond as Thoroughbred racing’s all-time winning female trainer in North America on Sunday. “I haven’t had time to think about it. It’s been business as usual,”...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2023 BAFFERT UNVEILS JUDDMONTE FILLIES IN SATURDAY MAIDEN QUEEN GODDESS HEADED OUT OF TOWN FOR GRADE I TRY FRIDAY’S TURF RACES MOVED TO THE MAIN TRACK CASTELLANO TO BE HONORED WITH WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS THIS...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Dutrow could garner milestone win with Fabulously Funny in $100K Cicada Royal Spa under consideration for G3 Gazelle GSW winner Greeley and Ben to target G3 Runhappy Aqueduct Racetrack Week 13 stakes probables OZONE PARK, N.Y. –...

by Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Two Eagles River Heading to the Arkansas Derby Two Eagles River will make his next start in the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at 1 1/8 miles April 1 at Oaklawn, the gelding’s trainer, Chris Hartman, said Wednesday...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BALLET DANCING EYES BIGGER PRIZES AFTER GIII SANTA ANA WIN PIROLI FAVORED IN ALLOWANCE TEST FOLLOWING 9 1/2-LENGTH ROUT CASTELLANO TO BE HONORED WITH WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS THIS WEEKEND 11 RACES...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Faucheux Catches Fire in March as Race for Trainer’s Title Heats Up New Orleans, La (March 16, 2023) – With less than two weeks to go in the 2022-23 meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, there is a new leading trainer as Ron Faucheux has caught...

By Mike Henry —- FLORIDA CUP DAY ATTRACTS 118 STAKES NOMINATIONS OLDSMAR, FL. – Top Florida-breds are preparing to strut their stuff on Sunday, March 26 in the 20th edition of the Florida Cup, a collection of six stakes races at Tampa Bay Downs worth $110,000 each in purse...

by Robert Yates —- Creative Minister and Smile Happy Return at Oaklawn Thursday Thursday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, courtesy of trainer Kenny McPeek, has a 2022 Triple Crown flavor. McPeek is scheduled to send out the top two program choices (Smile Happy and Creative...