CHURCHILL BARN NOTES: FOLEY AIMS STABLE STARS MAJOR FED, SCONSIN TO KEENELAND FALL MEET

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020) – It was a memorable Kentucky Derby Week for trainer Greg Foley and his owners Lloyd Madison Farm as the group teamed to win the $300,000 Eight Belles presented by TwinSpires.com (Grade I) with Sconsin and had...
Posted On 21 Sep 2020
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Gulfstream: Full Sister to Rachel Alexandra Debuts Friday at Gulfstream

By David Joseph —- Full Sister to Rachel Alexandra Debuts Friday at Gulfstream Panici Wins First Day Back from First Kentucky Derby Ride Joseph Trejos Victorious on First Day as Journeyman Thursday Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $650,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, ...
Posted On 18 Sep 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Liveyourbeastlife breezes in preparation for G1 Preakness Tax continues Saratoga works in targeting stakes action next month Point of Honor possible for G2 Beldame; Farmington Road targets G1 Belmont Derby Rookie Report: Juveniles kick off Belmont fall...
Posted On 18 Sep 2020
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CHURCHILL: GEROUX SET TO RESUME SEPTEMBER MEET TIED ATOP JOCKEY STANDINGS

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, Sept. 16, 2020) – It was a monumental Kentucky Derby week for jockey Florent Geroux whose seven victories, including four graded stakes wins, vaulted him to a tie atop the Churchill Downs jockey standings with Tyler Gaffalione...
Posted On 18 Sep 2020
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PETERSON RATCHETS UP PURSUIT OF LOPEZ AS LEADING RIDER WITH MOUNTS IN ALL 14 RACES ON MONMOUTH’S SATURDAY CARD

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Ferrin Peterson isn’t sure if she can catch Paco Lopez for leading riding honors at the Monmouth Park meet, but the 28-year-old jockey is determined to give it her best shot. With that pursuit as part of the backdrop, Peterson is scheduled...
Posted On 18 Sep 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- G2 Kelso possibility for Funny Guy Petit Fils to try his luck on dirt in Friday’s marathon Miner’s Mark Gufo and Decorated Invader continue to train toward G1 Belmont Derby Belmont Week 2 stakes probables ELMONT, N.Y. – Four-time...
Posted On 17 Sep 2020
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SANTA ANITA TO POSTPONE OPENING DAY TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 DUE TO BOBCAT FIRE IMPACTING AIR QUALITY

By Mike Willman —- ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2020)– The opening day of Santa Anita’s Autumn season will be pushed back a week until Friday, September 25, due to the impact of Bobcat Fire on the air quality and surrounding community. “Our local community has been...
Posted On 16 Sep 2020
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Del Mar Stable Notes September 7, 2020

By Mac McBride —- PRAT SECURES STAKES RECORD, BUT TITLE RACE IS DOWN TO THE WIRE The victory aboard Madone in Sunday’s $75,000 Juvenile Fillies Turf was the 14th in a stakes this season for jockey Flavien Prat. So the 28-year-old Frenchman now stands alone as the record...
Posted On 08 Sep 2020
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Pletcher, Ortiz, Jr., Klaravich Stables lead the way at Saratoga summer meet

By Keith McCalmont —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Todd Pletcher, Irad Ortiz, Jr. and Klaravich Stables finished atop their respective standings with the trio finishing as the leading trainer, jockey and owner for the 40-day summer meet at Saratoga Race Course that...
Posted On 08 Sep 2020
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ARRIAGA SEEKING FIRST CAREER GRADED STAKES VICTORY WITH SHARE THE RIDE IN SATURDAY’S RED BANK STAKES

Monmouth News Release —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Antonio Arriaga knows exactly what he’s up against in Saturday’s $150,00 Grade 3 Red Bank Stakes, a one-mile turf race that will serve as the feature on Monmouth Park’s 13-race card. Chad Brown, Graham Motion, Kelly Breen. There...
Posted On 03 Sep 2020
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