BENNETT WIDENS LEAD IN STANDINGS, LOOKS AHEAD TO FLORIDA CUP

By Mike Henry —- BENNETT WIDENS LEAD IN STANDINGS, LOOKS AHEAD TO FLORIDA CUP OLDSMAR, FL. – Even though Gadsby Tavern had finished sixth in his previous start, trainer Gerald Bennett liked his chances going into today’s second race on the turf. “We cut (gelded) him before...
Posted On 26 Mar 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • BIG JOHN B TO DEFEND TOKYO CITY TITLE • ELLIOTT TO RECEIVE WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY • STEVENS IS BACK AND CALIFORNIA HAS HIM CONSUMMATE PRO BIG JOHN B BACK FOR TOKYO CITY CUP Big John B, a marathon runner of the first order, returns next Sunday to defend his...
Posted On 26 Mar 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rapid Dial among Late Triple Crown Nominees

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Rapid Dial among Late Triple Crown Nominees Six horses were made Triple Crown eligible during the late period that closed Monday, including Rapid Dial, an eye-catching debut winner for co-owner/trainer Ingrid Mason March 11 at Oaklawn. And, the trainer...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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Gulfstream (VIDEO): Florida Derby (G1) Contenders Put in Final Works Saturday –

By David Joseph —- Florida Derby (G1) Contenders Put in Final Works Saturday Video Links: Gunnevera, Three Rules, Impressive Edge Gunnevera Breezes Five Furlongs at Gulfstream Park West Three Rules, Impressive Edge Work Five-Eighths at Gulfstream Park HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Gun Runner Second in Dubai World Cup

By Michael Adolphson —- • Girvin and Farrell Have Final Works • Arklow Switching Gears • Senior Investment Getting Used to First Place GUN RUNNER SECOND IN DUBAI WORLD CUP Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys’ Farm’s Gun Runner finished second in this morning’s Group I...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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Oaklawn Sets Non-Derby Day Handle Record on Rebel Day

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Oaklawn Sets Non-Derby Day Handle Record on Rebel Day Total pari-mutuel wagering handle on Saturday’s races at Oaklawn was a record for March and a non-Arkansas Derby Day, Bobby Geiger, the track’s director of gaming and wagering, said Thursday morning....
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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Gulfstream Today: Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Pool $1.5 Million

By David Joseph —- Guaranteed Pools Saturday in Rainbow 6, Late Pick 5, Late Pick 4 Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Pool $1.5 Million Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Scheduled for Sunday, April 2 Kinsley Kisses Makes Triumphant Return in Friday Feature “El Caribe” Palma and Alfonzo...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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NATIONS TRAINER OF THE MONTH; DE LA CRUZ, MORALES EACH WIN 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Growing up, and as a younger man, Keith Nations fell in love with Thoroughbred racing on his many trips to Longacres Racetrack outside Seattle. Longacres was closed after being sold to the Boeing Company in 1992, and it would be almost four...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • O’NEILL WORKS ILIAD FOR SANTA ANITA DERBY • FLAMBOYANT SET FOR MARATHON SAN LUIS REY • FAMILIARITY BREEDS VICTORY IN DUBAI: ESPINOZA • WAGERING FRIDAY ON THE DUBAI WORLD CUP • TOP NOTCH SHOULD FANCY A MILE ON SUNDAY • DRAYDEN VAN DYKE DUE TO RETURN IN...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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Oscar Performance, Mongolian Saturday Top Opening Weekend of Keeneland’s 2017 Spring Meet

By Amy Owens —- Click here for the Toyota Blue Grass Weekend microsite, including complete lists of nominees and past performanceshttp://www.keeneland.com/bluegrass Breeders’ Cup Winners Oscar Performance, Mongolian Saturday Top Stellar Roster of Nominations for Opening...
Posted On 25 Mar 2017
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