Aqueduct Racetrack Notes: Sunday, December 3, 2017

NYRA RELEASE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes • Sharp Azteca exits G1 Cigar Mile victory in good shape • Strong handle signals positive changes to Cigar Mile Day • Kentucky Oaks the goal for G2 Demoiselle winner Wonder Gadot • New millionaire Highway Star ‘perfect’...
Posted On 04 Dec 2017
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GO CRISTIAN GO DEFIES ODDS; CONNECTIONS AIMING FOR 12/30 TURF DASH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Luis Dominguez and jockey Ronnie Allen, Jr., experienced the same general feeling when Go Cristian Go switched to his right lead and broke free from his pursuers at the top of the stretch in today’s $26,200 Turf Dash Prep. “I sa...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, December 1

By Michael Adolphson —- • Scuba Takes Back Baton from Honorable Duty for Walsh • One Last Shot Looks Ready to Fire • Floroplus Could Add Up to Be a Good One • Burma Road Brings Back Class into Scherer • Stidham High on Well-Bred Larkin SCUBA TAKES BACK BATON FROM HONORABLE...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA RELEASE —- • Tom’s Ready aims to cap career in memorable fashion in G1 Cigar Mile • Hall of Famer Mike Smith makes Aqueduct return aboard Tom’s Ready • Beasley ‘taking another step up’ in Cigar Mile • Layla Noor, Vouch look to be road warriors...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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POPULAR JOCKEY DECIDES IT’S TIME TO REPRESENT OTHERS; FERRER BACK

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Jose Angel Garcia has traded in his helmet, boots and goggles for a new cell phone and a condition book. The 30-year-old Garcia, who won the final race of the 2017 Summer Festival of Racing at Tampa Bay Downs aboard 6-year-old gelding Cedula...
Posted On 01 Dec 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, November 30

By Michael Adolphson —- • Wilkes Gets a Feel for Fair Grounds • Rapid Rhythm Back on Her Beat • Wicked Lick Working Well for Walsh • Pessin Under the Radar in Richie Scherer WILKES GETS A FEEL FOR FAIR GROUNDS Multiple Grade I-winning trainer Ian Wilkes has expanded his...
Posted On 30 Nov 2017
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DEFENDING CHAMP CENTENO IS FIRST SEÑOR TEQUILA JOCKEY OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Although some old-timers might argue, the majority of long-time Tampa Bay Downs regulars agree the current jockey colony is the most competitive in track history. Today’s card featured five past Oldsmar champions: Daniel Centeno, Antonio...
Posted On 30 Nov 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes

By Michael Adolphson —- • Bobby’s Wicked One Wins With Style on Debut • Pretty Lady Shows Pedigree and Class in Graduation • Cutter Helm Regroups, Points to Another Maiden BOBBY’S WICKED ONE WINS WITH STYLE ON DEBUT Yet another promising juvenile was unveiled on Saturday...
Posted On 27 Nov 2017
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Del Mar Stable Notes Nov 25, 2017

DMTC News – From the Wire —- BROWN DOUBLES DOWN IN SEARCH OF MATRIARCH VICTORY Chad Brown sent six horses and as many handlers here for the Grade I stakes on the closing weekend of the Bing Crosby Fall meeting in 2016. Three for the Hollywood Derby and three for the...
Posted On 26 Nov 2017
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Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Seeking the Soul Pegasus Cup Possible

By Darren Rogers —- CLARK WINNER SEEKING THE SOUL COULD ADD NAME TO STEWART’S PEGASUS WORLD CUP ROSTER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017) – Charles Fipke’s latest Grade I winner, Seeking the Soul, exited Saturday’s Clark Handicap Presented by Norton Healthcare (GI)...
Posted On 26 Nov 2017
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