Oaklawn Barn Notes: Apprentice Chel-C Bailey Scores First Career Victory

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Apprentice Chel-C Bailey Scores First Career Victory Chel-c Bailey is a winner on the mat, the octagon and now the track after the apprentice jockey recorded her first career victory aboard Burtnjoe in Friday’s first race at Oaklawn, a sprint for older...
Posted On 04 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: California Connections Enjoying Time at Oaklawn

By Jennifer Hoyt —- California Connections Enjoying Time at Oaklawn It’s the race within a race. Seven Southern California-based trainers have divisions this year at Oaklawn and through Saturday, the 22nd day of the scheduled 57-day meeting, Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer...
Posted On 02 Mar 2020
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FAIR GROUNDS: BARN NOTES: CHAMPION MONOMOY GIRL BACK ON THE WORK

By Joe Kristufek —- Champion Monomoy Girl back on the work tab · Longtime Louisiana trainer Dwight Viator passes away at age 67 · Fair Grounds’ jockeys on the mend · MyRacehorse Hosts “Breakfast with the Works” on March 14 BARN NOTES: CHAMPION MONOMOY GIRL BACK ON THE WORK...
Posted On 02 Mar 2020
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Gulfstream: Fountain of Youth (G2) Winner Ete Indien ‘Very Good’ Sunday

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream News & Notes Fountain of Youth (G2) Winner Ete Indien ‘Very Good’ Sunday Godolphin’s Undefeated Maxfield Sharp in Sunday Breeze Gunnevera Back with Sano HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Ete Indien, who stamped himself a serious Triple Crown prospect...
Posted On 02 Mar 2020
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TAMPA BAY: RESERVED SEATING STILL AVAILABLE FOR FESTIVAL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – A limited number of reserved Grandstand seats are still available for Saturday’s Festival Day 40 Thoroughbred card at Tampa Bay Downs. Reserved seats, which are $15, may be purchased online by visiting www.tampabaydowns.com , clicking t...
Posted On 02 Mar 2020
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- War Stopper, Water White on point for G3 Gotham card Celtic Striker sitting on go for G3 Gotham G1 Cigar Mile winner Maximum Security captures $20M Saudi Cup Informative not without a chance for St. Lewis Hough expecting Necker Island to rebound in...
Posted On 02 Mar 2020
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TAMPA BAY: WEEKEND KICKS OFF WITH MAJOR SIMULCAST ACTION, TAMPA TURF TEST

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has an action-packed Saturday in store for racing fans, a week before the Festival Day program featuring the 40th running of the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby. The Oldsmar oval will simulcast two races from...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap Multiple stakes winner Pioneer Spirit will make his next start in the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses March 14, trainer Robertino Diodoro said Friday morning. The 1 1/16-mile Essex is a major local...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Servis well stocked for G3 Gotham card Rice to saddle pair of G3 Gotham contenders in Montauk Traffic and First Deputy; La Verdad’s first foal in training Mott gearing up for Gotham week with Lake Avenue in the Busher Mind Control, Joevia likely...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day; Purse Increases

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day Photo credit: Coady Photography Oaklawn will run three major stakes races March 14 and Fair Grounds-based trainer Tom Amoss is scheduled to be represented in at least two, with unbeaten No Parole pointing for the...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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