Oaklawn Barn Notes: Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Pioneer Spirit Pointing Towards Essex Handicap Multiple stakes winner Pioneer Spirit will make his next start in the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses March 14, trainer Robertino Diodoro said Friday morning. The 1 1/16-mile Essex is a major local...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Servis well stocked for G3 Gotham card Rice to saddle pair of G3 Gotham contenders in Montauk Traffic and First Deputy; La Verdad’s first foal in training Mott gearing up for Gotham week with Lake Avenue in the Busher Mind Control, Joevia likely...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Gulfstream Announces Guaranteed Pools on Fountain of Youth Day

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Announces Guaranteed Pools on Fountain of Youth Day $750,000 Late Pick 4 Pool, $500,000 Late Pick 5 GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.27.20 Rainbow 6 Solved for $468,945 Jackpot Payoff Impressive Debut Winner Eve of War Returns Friday Friday’s Stronach 5...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day; Purse Increases

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Amoss Preparing for Big Rebel Stakes Day Photo credit: Coady Photography Oaklawn will run three major stakes races March 14 and Fair Grounds-based trainer Tom Amoss is scheduled to be represented in at least two, with unbeaten No Parole pointing for the...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Keeneland and Churchill Downs Reinforce Commitment to Safety with Racing and Training Reforms

Amy Gregory/Darren Rogers —- Pre-work and pre-race vet exams; ban on Lasix in 2-year-old races LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2020) – Keeneland and Churchill Downs today jointly announced major changes in racing and training policies to strengthen safety protocols at both race...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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Fair Grounds News & Notes

By Grant LaGrange —- BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $218,723 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO FRIDAY RACING New Orleans (February 27, 2020) – Horseplayers will get the chance to take a shot at the Black Gold 5 which now carries a pool of $218,723 going into Friday’s nine race card at...
Posted On 28 Feb 2020
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TAMPA BAY: PREPARE FOR SPRING WITH UPCOMING ‘SEAFOOD FEST,’ ‘TEQUILAS & TACOS’

By Mike Henry —- PREPARE FOR SPRING WITH UPCOMING ‘SEAFOOD FEST,’ ‘TEQUILAS & TACOS’ OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs fans seeking a treat for their taste buds have two opportunities over the next few weekends to mix racing excitement with delicious food and drink. On...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Talamo Enjoying Strong Oaklawn Meet

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Talamo Enjoying Strong Oaklawn Meet So far, so good for jockey Joe Talamo. After one-third of Oaklawn’s scheduled 57-day meeting, Talamo is tied for third in the standings with 13 victories and ranks second in purse earnings ($816,777). Talamo, 30, is...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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Gulfstream: Pegasus Turf Winner Zulu Alpha Returns in $200,000 Mac Diarmida (G2)

By David Joseph —- Pegasus Turf Winner Zulu Alpha Returns in $200,000 Mac Diarmida (G2) Sadler’s Joy, Channel Maker & A Thread of Blue to Meet Pegasus Winner One of Nine Graded Stakes Saturday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Michael Hui’s Zulu Alpha, a former claimer who won...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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Aqueduct: Patagonia climbs mountain into stakes company for $100K Bernardini

By Ryan Martin —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Ralph and Lauren Evans’ Patagonia will make his stakes debut when taking on eight others in Saturday’s second running of the $100,000 Bernardini at Aqueduct Racetrack. The 1 5/16-mile event for older horses over the...
Posted On 26 Feb 2020
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