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Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Cox Sticking to the Plan with Rebel Runners After calling an audible to win a Kentucky Derby points race earlier this month in New York, trainer Brad Cox is sticking with the same play for two of his most...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today There’s $1 Million Reasons to Play Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Closing in on 1000, Breen to Saddle Favorite for Friday Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $1 million Friday at...

By Mike Henry —- Rival trainers and bettors alike were reminded today why Gerald Bennett has dominated the Tampa Bay Downs scene for the last eight seasons. Two starts after claiming 4-year-old Florida-bred filly Alexa’s Dream on Jan. 15 from a 6-furlong maiden victory for...

Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Santana Becomes Seventh Jockey to Win 700 Races at Oaklawn Ricardo Santana Jr. became just the seventh jockey to reach 700 career victories at Oaklawn when favored Bet He’s Ready ($4) won Monday’s fifth race, a sprint for $40,000 maiden...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today 2.22.2023 Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $950,000 Diamond Cool Looks to Do Family Proud in Thursday Feature Irad Ortiz Jr. Extends Standings Lead with 10 wins in 3 Days HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross...

By David Joseph —- Circling the Drain Gets Job Done in Holiday Monday Feature Second Win from Four Starts for Triple Crown-Nominated 3YO Apprentice Luis Rivera Jr. Registers First Domestic Victory LAUREL, MD – Sycamore Hall’s 3-year-old Maryland homebred gelding Circling...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN —- WITH HEAVY RAIN FORECAST, SANTA ANITA CANCELS FRIDAY’S CARD GI WINNER DR. SCHIVEL GEARING UP AFTER LONG LAYOFF JOCKEY VICTOR ESPINOZA REUNITES WITH AGENT BRIAN BEACH BC JUVENILE RUNNER-UP CAVE ROCK WORKS FOR BAFFERT WITH HEAVY RAIN IN THE...

By David Joseph —- Champion Forte Tops Nominations List for G2 Fountain of Youth Star Pletcher Trainee Slated for 2023 Debut at Gulfstream March 4 Florida Derby Dress Rehearsal Tops Card with 9 Stakes, 8 Graded HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s...

By Joe Kristufek —- Louisiana Derby Preview Day Follow-Up Cox, Walsh & Amoss Contemplating Their Next Moves New Orleans, La (February 20, 2023) Brad Cox, Angel of Empire, Risen Star winner “He came out of it in good order. He’ll stay here (at Fair Grounds) and we will...

By Mike Henry —- A young person’s mind turns to many things this time of year (and, we can guarantee this 100 percent, you’re only as young as you feel). “March Madness.” Spring training. The approach of the Masters. The NBA and NHL playoffs. And, it almost goes without...