Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, February 16

By Michael Adolphson —- • O’Neill Invades for More New Orleans Glory • Don’t Split Tens Impressive for Pessin • Salty Sophomore Maidens Highlight Saturday Card • Stidham Impressed by Haniel • Guest Suite Sizzles to Top Work Tab Wrap-Up Trainer Doug O’Neill; Skip...
Posted On 16 Feb 2017
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JOCKEY OF MONTH CASTANON HAS HIGH REGARD FOR SUNCOAST WINNER

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Jesus Castanon had a good feeling about 3-year-old filly Tapa Tapa Tapa before Saturday’s 37th renewal of the $100,000 Suncoast Stakes. She had breezed five furlongs eight days earlier in 1:01 2/5, and Castanon knew she would be tough to beat...
Posted On 16 Feb 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Gun Runner Sizzles

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Gun Runner Sizzles Gun Runner recorded a 5-furlong bullet (:59.80) over a fast track Monday morning for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen in preparation for the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3). Winner of the $500,000 Clark Handicap (G1) Nov. 25 at...
Posted On 15 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • ARCADIA REMATCH LOOMS IN THE GRADE I KILROE • BAFFERT UPS ANTE FOR SMITH IN JOCKEYS’ GAME • MIDNIGHT STORM TO WORK MONDAY FOR BIG ’CAP BOLO AND WHAT A VIEW COULD MEET IN KILROE Bolo and What a View, who treated fans to one of the most exciting races of the...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017
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WILKES SPELLS DERBY FEVER WITH CAPITAL ‘M,’ LITTLE ‘c;’ ALLEN WINS 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Ian Wilkes says his role in helping McCraken get to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands at Churchill Downs on May 6 is relatively simple. “I’ve just got to stay out of his way and let him take me,” Wilkes said this morning. The...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Shareholder Value on Fence for Risen Star

By Michael Adolphson —- • Shareholder Value on Fence for Risen Star • Summertime Sky Reroutes; Valadorna, Takeoff Work for Casse • Jenda’s Agenda Zips in Work, Tops Tab SHAREHOLDER VALUE ON FENCE FOR RISEN STAR One of the more impressive winners from the current sophomore...
Posted On 13 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- Law Abidin Citizen; Zoe Metz Photography • EXPERIENCE ON ‘LAW’S’ SIDE IN SAN VICENTE • STEVENS RESUMES RIDING CAREER IN MARCH • ANNUAL SANTA ANITA JOCKEYS’ GAME FEB. 23 • CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT SANTA ANITA SAN VICENTE DISTANCE SUITS LAW ABIDIN CITIZEN...
Posted On 12 Feb 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, February 10

By Michael Adolphson —- • Valdivia Returns Victoriously • Cox Opens Clear Lead in Trainer Standings • Rise Up, Tour de Force Bullet on Work Tab VALDIVIA RETURNS VICTORIOUSLY Veteran jockey Jose Valdivia, Jr., could not have asked for a better return from injury on Thursday...
Posted On 10 Feb 2017
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Gulfstream Today 2.10.17: Guaranteed Pools in Pick 4, Pick 5, Rainbow 6 for Saturday

By David Joseph —- Guaranteed Pools in Pick 4, Pick 5, Rainbow 6 for Saturday Hammers Vision Returns to Winner’s Circle in Friday Feature Super Hi-5 Hit for $60,677 in Friday Finale HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A trio of graded stakes worth $850,000 in purses highlight guaranteed...
Posted On 10 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • QUICK TURNAROUND FOR WHAT A VIEW IN ARCADIA • LADY TAPIT COULD RUN BETTER, FOR PETE’S SAKE • ILIAD DEBUTS FOR O’NEILL SUNDAY IN SAN VICENTE • FAMILY MAN GUTIERREZ ACHIEVES 1,000TH VICTORY • DREFONG BREEZES ON A ‘BEAUTIFUL’ MAIN TRACK WHAT A VIEW BACK IN...
Posted On 10 Feb 2017
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