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Compiled by Robert Yates Only six females have been crowned Horse of the Year since the Eclipse Awards, an equine version of the Oscars, were introduced in 1971. All but one raced at Oaklawn. Oaklawn is poised for a sixth female Horse of the Year in Thorpedo Anna, an expected...

By Mike Henry —- TOP TRAINERS APPEAR TO HAVE STRONG HANDS FOR “TURF CHAMPIONS DAY” OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Chad Brown, whose wellspring of talented turf horses seems to never run dry, has nominated five horses apiece to the Grade III, $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes and the Grade...

Compiled by Robert Yates No. 32 was the “one” for Canadian trainer Ian Jewell. Jewell saddled his first career Oaklawn winner in Friday’s fourth race when Chick Command broke his maiden by 1 ¼ front-running lengths under apprentice jockey Joseph Romero. Chick Command ($15.80)...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN MONDAY, JAN. 20, 2025 Barnes; Ernie Belmonte Photo WORKS: BARNES, RODRIGUEZ RETURN TO TAB FOR BAFFERT KY DERBY FUTURE WAGER: CLOSING ODDS FOR SANTA ANITA HORSES 9-RACE CARD THURDSAY KICKS OFF 4-DAY RACE WEEK STRONGHOLD, MIXTO DEPART FOR PEGASUS WORLD...

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY STAKES, ENDEAVOUR PROMISE TO HEAT THINGS UP IN FEBRUARY OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs will conduct six stakes races on the first two Saturdays in February, with track officials hopeful of attracting a number of top horses in training. The Oldsmar...

By David Joseph—- Watch the Pegasus Post Position Draw Live Sunday Begins at 1 P.M. HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Who will be the favorites on Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park, and what post positions will they draw? Fans can find out live Sunday, Jan. 19 when the...

By Mike Henry —- JOCKEY OF MONTH GALLARDO GAINS INSPIRATION FROM LATE FATHER OLDSMAR, FL. – It’s the moments when Antonio Gallardo is away from the racetrack that he most feels the loss of his father, who died unexpectedly in mid-June in the family’s homeplace of Jerez de...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, JAN. 17, 2025 GLATT HOLDS STRONG HAND IN UNUSUAL HEAT TURF CLASSIC WORKS: MIRAHMADI, RICHI, EAGLES FLIGHT RETURN TO TAB CAL CUP DAY: $2 PICK 6 A CHALLENGING PUZZLE FOR HORSEPLAYERS 1st SANTA ANITA WINS FOR CASTELLANOS, OROZCO, TRAINER TAYLOR...

Racing Update – Due to the forecasted freezing temperatures on Monday, January 20 the race card originally scheduled for that day has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 23 kicking off our big race weekend featuring Southwest Stakes on Saturday, January 25. Compiled by...

Compiled by Robert Yates Thorpedo Anna’s early 2025 racing schedule could include two races at Oaklawn, trainer Kenny McPeek said Wednesday afternoon. McPeek said Thorpedo Anna, an Oaklawn stakes winner and leading candidate for 2024 Horse of the Year, is under consideration for...