TAMPA BAY: FLORES SCORES FIRST TRAINING VICTORY; DELACOUR TRAINER OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- FLORES SCORES FIRST TRAINING VICTORY; DELACOUR TRAINER OF MONTH; BENNETT AND CENTENO COMBINE FOR 3 WINS OLDSMAR, FL. – David Flores had planned to accompany his wife Dawn and their two children to LEGOLAND Theme Park in Winter Haven, Fla., today, but when...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS: WAR OF WILL RECORDS FINAL LOUISIANA DERBY BREEZE

By Ryan Martin —- The wet track conditions were not what the connections were hoping for, but Grade III Lecomte and Grade II Risen Star Stakes winner War of Will marched on and continued to exhibit excellent work ethic in his final breeze for the Grade II $1 million...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Bloom and Asmussen Look Strong in Azeri, Essex

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Bloom and Asmussen Look Strong in Azeri, Essex One owner has a chance to sweep the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares and $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses Saturday at Oaklawn. That’s Jeff Bloom, who will be represented by 6-5...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream: Friday’s Rainbow 6 $1.5 Million – Ticonderoga Returns Triumphant in Thursday’s Feature

By David Joseph —- Ticonderoga; Lauren King Photos GULFSTREAM TODAY 3.14.19 Ticonderoga Returns Triumphant in Thursday’s Feature A Bit of Both Dazzles in Thursday’s Co-Feature Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs Over $1.5 Million HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Woodford...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS: EURTON HOPES TO MAKE HIS FIRST TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS WORTHWHILE

By Ryan Martin —- Peter Eurton; Santa Anita File Photo Barn Notes: Thursday, March 14, 2019 • Eurton Hopes to Make His First Trip to New Orleans Worthwhile • All Systems Go for Serengeti Empress in Grade II Fair Grounds Oaks • Tom’s d’Etat Will Miss Grade II New Orleans...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Champion Game Winner, Improbable Get First Feel of Oaklawn

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Champion Game Winner, Improbable Get First Feel of Oaklawn Unbeaten champion Game Winner got his first feel of the Oaklawn racing surface Thursday morning, galloping after the renovation break in advance of his scheduled 3-year-old debut in the second...
Posted On 14 Mar 2019
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Fair Grounds News & Notes

By Ryan Martin —- GILLIGAN DOING WELL FOLLOWING SPILL ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON NEW ORLEANS (March 13, 2019) – Jockey Jack Gilligan was in good spirits on Wednesday afternoon following a spill in the fourth race of the card. Gilligan, 22, was sent to University of New Orleans...
Posted On 14 Mar 2019
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IMPERIAL HINT EARNS TOP FLORIDA-BRED HONOR, ON TRACK FOR DUBAI

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs trainer Luis Carvajal, Jr., experienced an evening of thrills Monday during the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association awards banquet and gala at the Circle Square Cultural Center Ballroom in Ocala. Now, the...
Posted On 14 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream Today: Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs to $1,425,670

By David Joseph —- Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs to $1,425,670 International Star Headlines Graded Stakes-Quality Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved for the 19th consecutive racing day Wednesday, producing a carryover jackpot...
Posted On 14 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rebel Stakes Draws 19; Splits into Two Divisions

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Rebel Stakes Draws 19; Splits into Two Divisions As expected, one of Oaklawn’s signature races for 3-year-olds was divided into two divisions after 19 horses were entered Wednesday morning for Saturday’s Rebel Stakes at 1 1/16 miles, the final major...
Posted On 13 Mar 2019
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