Oaklawn Barn Notes: Uncontested Headed to Southwest Stakes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested; Coady Photography Uncontested Headed to Southwest Stakes After splashing to a record-breaking victory in his 3-year-old debut, Uncontested will be pointed to the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 20 at Oaklawn, trainer Wayne Catalano said....
Posted On 18 Jan 2017
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Stonestreet to Sponsor Keeneland’s Grade 3 Lexington, Purse Increased to $200,000

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 17, 2017) – Keeneland announced today that Barbara Banke’s Stonestreet has become the signature sponsor of the Spring Meet’s Lexington (G3), to be held Saturday, April 15. Purse money for the Lexington will increase in 2017 from $150,000...
Posted On 18 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (MONDAY JANUARY 16, 2017)

By Ed Golden —- • ARROGATE LOOKS GOOD AFTER PEGASUS BREEZE • EDWIN MALDONADO RETURNS TO WINNER’S CIRCLE • KOBE’S BACK WORKS FOR THE GRADE I TRIPLE BEND ARROGATE COULD WORK AT SANTA ANITA AGAIN SUNDAY, IF . . . Despite curve balls thrown at him by the weatherman, Arrogate...
Posted On 17 Jan 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Whitmore Impressive in Sunday’s Victory

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Whitmore Impressive in Sunday’s Victory Following his 2 ¾-length victory in Sunday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, 4-5 favorite Whitmore posed briefly in front of the main infield tote board as if to admire his time. It was fast. Really fast. Whitmore, under...
Posted On 16 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017)

By Ed Golden —- • FINEST CITY WORKS FOR THE SANTA MONICA • MEGAHERTZ IS REMEMBERED BY ALEX SOLIS • NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR STILL LOOKS LIKE A ‘10’ • UNIQUE BELLA’S DRILL HAS TRAINER HAPPY FINEST CITY ‘FIT’ FOR GRADE II SANTA MONICA Finest City, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Filly...
Posted On 16 Jan 2017
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WINTER FUN JUST GETTING STARTED; ALLEN RIDES THREE WINNERS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Major stakes days and special events start popping at a rapid-fire rate on Saturday, when Tampa Bay Downs holds its annual Skyway Festival Day program. A collection of talented 3-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will be in the spotlight...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Sunday, January 15

By Michael Adolphson —- • Valadorna Aiming for Allowance, Summertime Sky Steps Up • Farrell Works, Set for Silverbulletday • Gun Runner, Lecomte Workers Top Weekend Work Tab VALADORNA AIMING FOR ALLOWANCE, SUMMERTIME SKY STEPS UP While things did not go exactly to plan for...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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GARCIA CONTINUES HIS EFFORTS TO GET NOTICED, WINS THREE IN A ROW

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – When he fractured his neck in a car accident four years ago, Wilmer Garcia never considered the possibility of not returning to the saddle. “This is what I’ve wanted to do since I was little,” said the 25-year-old newcomer to the Tampa Bay...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2017)

By Ed Golden —- • CHROME, ARROGATE NEAR REMATCH IN PEGASUS • EQUINE PROMOTION BENEFITS HORSES AT CARMA • PADDOCK GUARD JOHN SHEAR TURNS 96 TUESDAY CHROME WORKS FOR PEGASUS, ARROGATE NEXT The eagerly-anticipated rematch between leading Horse of the Year contenders Arrogate...
Posted On 15 Jan 2017
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California Chrome Draws a Crowd for Pegasus Workout

By David Joseph —- California Chrome Works; Leslie Martin Photo Argentine Star Eragon Preps for Jan. 28 Event with 4F Breeze HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – California Chrome attracted a crowd for his first workout over the Gulfstream Park track Saturday morning, when racing’s most...
Posted On 14 Jan 2017
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