Oaklawn Barn Notes: Albarado Returns to Oaklawn with Swiss Skydiver

By Robert Yates —- Albarado Returns to Oaklawn with Swiss Skydiver A lot has changed since jockey Robby Albarado was Oaklawn’s leading rider in 1996 and 1997, particularly lately. Oaklawn, as part of a multi-million expansion, is opening a seven-story, 200-room hotel...
Posted On 16 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Wednesday, April 14

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 The Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 23. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with winning connections after every stakes....
Posted On 15 Apr 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Letruska Flying Under the Radar for the Apple Blossom

By Robert Yates —- Letruska Flying Under the Radar for the Apple Blossom Clearly, the stars of the $1 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for older fillies and mares at 1 1/16 miles Saturday at Oaklawn are Eclipse Award winners Monomoy Girl and Swiss Skydiver. As for the...
Posted On 15 Apr 2021
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KENTUCKY DERBY CONTENDERS MIDNIGHT BOURBON, SOUP AND SANDWICH WORK FOR FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, April 11, 2021) – On a seasonably cool Sunday morning at Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade I) contenders Midnight Bourbon and Soup and Sandwich continued their preparation for the first Saturday...
Posted On 12 Apr 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Super Stock Exits Arkansas Derby Well; Heads to Kentucky Monday

By Robert Yates —- Super Stock Exits Arkansas Derby Well; Heads to Kentucky Monday Super Stock emerged in “fantastic” shape from his victory in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) Saturday at Oaklawn, Steve Asmussen, the colt’s Hall of Fame trainer, said Sunday morning....
Posted On 12 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Sunday, April 11

By Amy Owens —- JULIET FOXTROT (GB) “PROUD OF HERSELF” FOLLOWING COOLMORE JENNY WILEY VICTORY · STONESTREET LEXINGTON WINNER KING FURY STAYING ON TRIPLE CROWN TRAIL · HERNANDEZ BROTHERS GO BACK TO BACK FOR SATURDAY STAKES WINS · SILVER DUST STARTS BIG DAY FOR CALHOUN BARN...
Posted On 12 Apr 2021
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes – 04/11

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Delaware earns 99 BSF from late-closing Danger’s Hour victory; Horologist garners 90 BSF in Top Flight score Eddie F’s Racing looking to reel in victories with Lobsta, Chowda and Oysta Laobanonaprayer posts bullet breeze for...
Posted On 12 Apr 2021
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Keeneland Barn Notes — Saturday, April 10

By Amy Owens —- SATURDAY, APRIL 10 Racing runs through Friday, April 23. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with winning connections after every stakes. Click...
Posted On 11 Apr 2021
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GALLARDO WINS 4, TIES CAMACHO ATOP STANDINGS; DIAZ WINS 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Antonio Gallardo won four races today, moving into a tie with Samy Camacho atop the Tampa Bay Downs jockey standings with 88 victories apiece. Gallardo is gunning for his sixth Oldsmar riding crown, which would move him into a tie with Daniel...
Posted On 08 Apr 2021
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Caddo River Looks to Give Cox a Kentucky Derby Trio

By Robert Yates —- Caddo River Looks to Give Cox a Kentucky Derby Trio Brad Cox already has two horses ticketed to the Kentucky Derby in unbeaten champion Essential Quality and Mandaloun. Whether the 2020 Eclipse Award-winning trainer has a third will depend on the $1...
Posted On 08 Apr 2021
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