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by Robert Yates —- Creative Minister and Smile Happy Return at Oaklawn Thursday Thursday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, courtesy of trainer Kenny McPeek, has a 2022 Triple Crown flavor. McPeek is scheduled to send out the top two program choices (Smile Happy and Creative...

BY VICTOR RYAN —- TOP 3-YEAR-OLD ARABIAN KNIGHT WON’T RACE UNTIL SUMMER SPIRIT OF MAKENA, A MO REAY DOING WELL AFTER STAKES SCORES GAINES REFLECTS ON NASHOBA’S KEY AFTER HALL INDUCTION COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SATURDAY’S TURF RACES MOVED TO DIRT TOP...

Kevin Kilroy Geoff Riggs —- PHOTO: HODGES PHOTOGRAPHY Sofia Barandela – Not Your Average Apprentice New Orleans, La (March 12, 2023) – Having a successful first meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Sofia Barnadela is proving it’s never too late to follow your...

by Robert Yates —- Secret Oath Targets Apple Blossom Following Azeri Win Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas mapped out a two-race schedule months ago for millionaire Grade 1 winner Secret Oath during the 2022-2023 Oaklawn meeting. So far, so good. Secret Oath, flashing the...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Rossa Veloce registers 92BSF in $100K Correction; GSW Law Professor works for stakes engagement Reid, Jr. considering Ninetyprcentmaddie for G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Majestic Return to try turf following maiden score OZONE...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Sisters Katie and Jackie Davis to compete in Camarero’s “Jockette Challenge” Donk speaks on the modernization of Belmont Park; Thin White Duke, Yes and Yes on the work tab Funny How returns to work tab for G3 Distaff; Promiseher...

BY VICTOR RYAN —- STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2023 SANTA ANITA CANCELS FRIDAY’S CARD DUE TO RAIN KIRSTENBOSCH GETS ANOTHER GRADE I TEST IN BEHOLDER MILE 8 SANTA ANITA 3-YEAR-OLDS LISTED IN KY. DERBY FUTURE WAGER BORACIO GETS 1ST WIN OF CLASSIC MEET, PALMA...

By Mike Henry —- DREAMING OF SNOW SET TO “DO HER OWN THING” IN GRADE III FLORIDA OAKS OLDSMAR, FL. – In her shocking 38-1 upset victory against Eclipse Award Champion 2-Year-Old Filly Wonder Wheel here four weeks ago in the Suncoast Stakes, trainer Gerald Bennett’s...

By Kevin Kilroy—- ● Last year’s winning connections, Joel Politi and Tom Amoss, enter Camp Akeela, as eight 3-year-old fillies enter race named for the “cursed” local sportswriter New Orleans, La (March 9, 2023) – A trio of Oaks-dreaming connections have woken up to the...

by Robert Yates Secret Oath Ready for Her 4-Year-Old Debut November news surrounding Secret Oath wasn’t limited to the Breeders’ Cup. Following a fifth-place finish in the $2 million Distaff (G1) Nov. 5 at Keeneland, Secret Oath was withdrawn from The November Sal...