SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018

By Ed Golden —- WEST COAST (outside) Zoe Metz Photography • WEST COAST, COLLECTED WORK FOR $16 MILLION PEGASUS • RYE IN HEADLINER FOR RICH CAL-BRED CARD ON SATURDAY • SPRINT KING ROY H TARGETS THE GRADE II PALOS VERDES WEST COAST, COLLECTED READY FOR GUN RUNNER West Coast...
Posted On 22 Jan 2018
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CAP GIVEAWAY DAY IS SATURDAY; GALLARDO, CENTENO LEAD RIDER STANDINGS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs will conduct its annual “Cap Giveaway Day” promotion during Saturday’s Thoroughbred racing card, with patrons receiving a mesh, black-and-silver cap (with paid general admission) while supplies last. Members of the track’s...
Posted On 22 Jan 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Sunday, January 21

By Ryan Martin —- • Seeking The Soul Records Final Work For Pegasus World Cup • Well-Bred Telekinesis Makes Career Debut On Thursday • Colby Hernandez Returns To Winner’s Circle Following Injury SEEKING THE SOUL RECORDS FINAL WORK FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP Charles Fipke’s...
Posted On 22 Jan 2018
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Oaklawn Notes: Not Allowing Horses from Belmont Park and Laurel Park on Grounds

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Until further notice, Oaklawn is not allowing horses that have been at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY or Laurel Park in Baltimore, MD on the grounds. BARN NOTES: Next Race Plans Still Undecided for Dixie Belle Winner Amy’s Challenge Amy’s Challenge emerged...
Posted On 22 Jan 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Saturday, January 20

By Ryan Martin —- • Classy Act Considered For Grade II Rachel Alexandra Following Friday Evening Victory • Jose Castanon Scores Pair Of Wins On Friday Evening • Restless Rambler Goes For Five Straight Wins On Sunday • Mr. Misunderstood Tops Saturday’s Work Tab CLASSY ACT...
Posted On 21 Jan 2018
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OAKLAWN BARN NOTES: AMY’S CHALLENGE REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH DIXIE BELLE WIN

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amy’s Challenge; Oaklawn Photos HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018) – Novogratz Racing Stables Inc.’s Amy’s Challenge is now a perfect three-for-three after a hard-fought victory over 4-5 favorite Mia Mischief in Saturday’s $125,000 Dixie...
Posted On 21 Jan 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • GIANT EXPECTATIONS IN ‘TERRIFIC’ DRILL FOR PEGASUS • OHIO-BRED MARE IN GRADE III LAS CIENEGAS STAKES • CHROME’S BROTHER FAVERSHAM EYES CAL CUP DERBY • CALIFORNIA-BREDS ON CENTER STAGE NEXT SATURDAY • SHIP & STAY PROGRAM PAYS DIVIDENDS TO HORSEMEN •...
Posted On 20 Jan 2018
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NEW YORK STAKES WINNER READY FOR PASCO; CENTENO ENJOYS BIG DAY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – After a runaway victory last June in the Tremont Stakes at Belmont, the then-2-year-old colt He Hate Me spiked a temperature, forcing trainer Horacio De Paz to send him to the sidelines. A subsequent loss of weight caused De Paz and the...
Posted On 20 Jan 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, January 19, 2018

By Ryan Martin —- • Wonder Gadot, Heavenly Love To Meet Again In Rachel Alexandra • Three-Year-Olds Clash In Salty Saturday Allowance Event • Familiar Foes Face Off In Saturday’s Sixth Race WONDER GADOT, HEAVENLY LOVE TO MEET AGAIN IN RACHEL ALEXANDRA Trainer Mark Casse’s...
Posted On 20 Jan 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Young Guns Make Big Splash Opening Weekend

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Young Guns Make Big Splash Opening Weekend Twenty-somethings have made a huge splash in the rider standings through the first week of racing at Oaklawn. Newcomers C.J. McMahon and David Cabrera – both represented by agent Joe Santos – are among a...
Posted On 18 Jan 2018
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