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By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 21, 2020) – Three defending champions – Uni (GB), Bowies Hero and Engage – are among the marquee names appearing on the lists of nominees to Fall Stars Weekend on Oct. 2-4, opening weekend of Keeneland’s 17-day Fall Meet that precedes...

By Ed Golden —- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 SA, PRAT SET FOR OPENING BY THE DOZEN LUIS SAEZ IS BACK ON MAXIMUM SECURITY UNITED EYES BETTER LUCK IN JOHN HENRY CHEWS CHOOSE ‘SPECIAL’ NEW ENDEAVOR BAFFERT, O’NEILL DOMINATE NOMINATIONS TEAM PRAT FOCUSED ON ANOTHER TITLE Flavien...

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Magic Attitude back to Fair Hill base after G1 Belmont Oaks score Decorated Invader, Gufo on target for G1 Belmont Derby Invitational G1 Preakness plans still in flux for Pletcher Mott-trained stars lining up for stakes starts; Multiple GSW Blamed...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...