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By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – After a recent maiden turf race at Tampa Bay Downs in which “Plan A” went by the wayside when his mount hopped at the start and dropped to last, Jesus Castanon hustled back to the jockeys’ room to watch the replay. Castanon’s filly had...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Ron Moquett; All photos provided by Oaklawn Moquett Scores 200th Oaklawn Win Zaevion represented the 200th career Oaklawn victory for trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs in Sunday’s fourth race, a $40,000 maiden-claiming sprint for 3-year-olds and upward....

By Michael Chamberlain —- 2018 THOROUGHBRED SEASON WILL BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 OPELOUSAS, LA – The 2018 Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs will feature 84 days of live racing and will begin on Wednesday, April 4 continuing through Saturday, August 25. Racing will...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 •...