Keeneland Barn Notes — Wednesday, April 13

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 29. First post is 1 p.m. ET except April 29 when the first post is 12:30 p.m. Keeneland is closed for racing Easter Sunday, April 17. ************************* · REGAL GLORY,...
Posted On 14 Apr 2022
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Saturday, April 9, 2022

By Ed Golden —- STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 OWNERS HAD EYE FOR GOOD CLAIM IN COTOPAXI JOHN SHEAR HONORED SUNDAY AT SANTA ANITA SPRING CARNIVAL CONTINUES THROUGH APRIL 17 HERNANDEZ WINS 4 RACES INCLUDING SQUEAKER O’NEILL SEEKS CLAIM TO FAME IN SIREN...
Posted On 10 Apr 2022
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Shortleaf Stable on Pace to Break Earnings Record

By Robert Yates —- Shortleaf Stable on Pace to Break Earnings Record Six weeks after becoming the outright winningest owner in Oaklawn history, John Ed Anthony of Hot Springs is poised to break another record at his home track. Whelen Springs’ victory in Saturday’s $150,000...
Posted On 10 Apr 2022
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Friday, April 8

By Amy Owens —- FRIDAY, APRIL 8 – OPENING DAY Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 29. First post is at 1 p.m. ET except April 9 and April 29 when the first post is 12:30 p.m. Keeneland is closed for racing Mondays, Tuesdays and Easter Sunday, April 17....
Posted On 08 Apr 2022
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Vazquez Leaves for California with Momentum 3:01 PM

by Robert Yates — Vazquez Leaves for California with Momentum Ramon Vazquez is heading west with momentum after riding four winners Thursday at Oaklawn, his final day as a regular at the 2021-2022 meeting. Vazquez, 38, was named on 13 horses this weekend at Santa Anita...
Posted On 08 Apr 2022
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Thursday, April 7

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet opens Friday and runs through Friday, April 29. First post is at 1 p.m. ET except April 9 and April 29 when the first post is 12:30 p.m. Keeneland is closed for racing Mondays, Tuesdays and Easter Sunday, April 17....
Posted On 07 Apr 2022
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Thursday, April 7, 2022

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- Staudacher is Derby dreaming with New York-bred Barese in Saturday’s G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Glass Ceiling streaks into G3 Distaff Morning Matcha needs ‘a great effort’ in G3 Gazelle to warrant Oaks aspirations New York-breds...
Posted On 07 Apr 2022
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Western River Could Test Stakes Waters in Next Start 10:37 AM

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Western River Could Test Stakes Waters in Next Start Six years after his full brother won the Arkansas Derby, Western River won on Arkansas Derby Day last Saturday at Oaklawn to position himself, possibly, for his stakes debut. Trainer Rodolphe Brisset...
Posted On 07 Apr 2022
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Fair Grounds Announces 15% Across the Board Purse Increase

By Joe Kristufek —- Fair Grounds Announces 15% Across the Board Purse Increase Strong Early Business Prompts Daily Bump New Orleans (January 3, 2022) – Inspired by strong handle during the first five weeks of the 150th racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots...
Posted On 04 Jan 2022
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FESTIVUS WINNERS ROLLED DICE, BOXCARS CAME UP; DE LA CRUZ-BENNETT WIN 2

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Like most horse racing handicappers, Steve Tucker and Henry Walthert have faced the question of “how did you pick that horse?” countless times. After finishing 1-2 in the “10 Days of Festivus Challenge Handicapping Contest,” it’s one th...
Posted On 30 Dec 2021
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