Oaklawn Barn Notes: Wells Bayou Running for the Home Team

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Wells Bayou Running for the Home Team Wells Bayou is running in a Derby on the first Saturday in May, just not the one at Churchill Downs. But for his local owners, the second division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) is the next best thing. “We would...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton Announce Changes in Medication Policies for All Horse Sales

By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton Announce Changes in Medication Policies for All Horse Sales LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2020) – Officials from Keeneland Association and Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. today announced restrictions on the use of non-steroidal...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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KJ’S NOBILITY LEADS FRIDAY’S ARKANSAS BREEDERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP

By Jennifer Hoyt —- KJ’s Nobility; Oaklawn Park Photos HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – Trainer Cecil Borel has a chance to go out a winner – maybe this time for good – when he sends out 5-2 program favorite K J’s Nobility against 10 scheduled rivals in...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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TAMPA BAY DOWNS: STATE GRANTS REQUEST FOR 12 EXTRA DAYS

By Mike Henry —- STATE GRANTS REQUEST FOR 12 EXTRA DAYS, THROUGH MAY 30 OLDSMAR, FL. – Two months ago, plans already were underway to welcome 10,000 or more fans to Tampa Bay Downs this Saturday for a 12-race card, followed by the simulcast of the 146th Kentucky Derby...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Garcia Teams with Baffert for Saturday’s Stakes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Martin Garcia; Oaklawn Photos Garcia Teams with Baffert for Saturday’s Stakes Jockey Martin Garcia had a memorable Sunday at Oaklawn, and it included more than picking up two live mounts in upcoming major stakes races for Southern California-based...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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OAKLAWN: CHAMPION BRITISH IDIOM AMONG 14 ENTERED IN FANTASY

By Jennifer Hoyt —- British Idiom; Oaklawn Park Photos CHAMPION BRITISH IDIOM AMONG 14 ENTERED IN FANTASY HOT SPRINGS, AR (Wednesday, April 29, 2020) – Horses from all parts of the country converging for Friday’s ninth race at Oaklawn isn’t a fantasy. It is the Fantasy, a...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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OAKLAWN SPLITS ARKANSAS DERBY; BOTH RACES TO CARRY FULL POINTS

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, April 26, 2020) – In a move believed to be unprecedented in American racing history, Oaklawn will split the 84th running of the Arkansas Derby Saturday, May 2. Thanks to the cooperation of Churchill Downs, both divisions will...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Improbable Works Toward Oaklawn Handicap

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Improbable Works Toward Oaklawn Handicap Grade 1 winner Improbable completed major preparations for the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses at 1 1/8 miles May 2 with a 5-furlong workout over a fast track Sunday morning at Oaklawn for Hall of...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Kansas Kis in fine fettle for G3 Fantasy at Oaklawn Park Noda barn ticking over well during delay Notables on the Belmont work tab ELMONT, N.Y. – Perrine Time Thoroughbreds’ Kansas Kis, who earned 20 Kentucky Oaks qualifying points for her...
Posted On 26 Apr 2020
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Oaklawn: Fillies and Mares showcase speed in Carousel Stakes

By Rick Francis —- OAKLAWN PARK Race 10) Carousel Stakes F&M 4YP & UP 6 Furlongs Post Time 5:16 CDT 8) Mia Mischief (Asmussen/Santana); Into Mischief 5-year-old picked up right where she left off in 2019 besting OC’s here over a fair track. Her form is solid...
Posted On 23 Apr 2020
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