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By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The old racetrack saying “A short price beats a long face” is applying on a regular basis to leading Tampa Bay Downs jockey Samuel Marin. The track’s defending jockey champion began today by winning on his first four mounts, three of those...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, JAN 25, 2026 LEADING JOCKEY RISPOLI WILL MISS TIME AFTER BEING INJURED WORKS: TOP 3YO’S DRILL FOR BAFFERT; OM N JOY BACK ON TAB $327K IN TOTAL CARRYOVER MONEY UP FOR GRABS SUNDAY GRADE II SAN PASQUAL, GIII MEGAHERTZ NEXT WEEK’S FEATURES LEADING...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – At this stage of his career, Cipriano Gil takes pride in being the fourth-leading Venezuelan jockey at Tampa Bay Downs. The riders he is trailing – defending meet champion and runaway leader Samuel Marin, five-time track kingpin Samy Camacho...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, JAN 23, 2026 SUPER CORREDORA CROWNED 2025 CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY GIII LA CANADA: SO THERE SHE WAS LOOMS A THREAT TO FAVORITE WORKS: EXPLORA BACK ON TAB AFTER SANTA YNEZ WIN FREE PP’S FOR FRIDAY’S $95K CARRYOVER IN $1 COAST-TO-COAST P5 SUPER...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen will be chasing seven-figure stakes races for 3-year-olds on two continents in upcoming weeks. Asmussen said Wednesday morning that Soldier N Diplomat is targeting the $1 million...

APPLE BLOSSOM HANDICAP ADDED TO 2026 BREEDERS’ CUP CHALLENGE SERIES Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff Berth on the Line in Historic Test for Fillies and Mares at Oaklawn Park LEXINGTON, KY. & HOT SPRINGS, AR. (Feb. 22, 2026) – The $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) has...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes G2 Cigar Mile Handicap runner-up Mika tries G1 Pegasus World Cup G1-winner Napoleon Solo back to work in Florida Bernietakescharge on the tab at Belmont Park Ortiz considering all options with Doc Sullivan, Moe Eighty Eight Blue...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Fair Grounds to Present Road to the Kentucky Derby Update Show Featuring Live UAE 2000 Guineas NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 22, 2026) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will present a special Road to the Kentucky Derby Update Show on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning...

By Victor Ryan —- BRILLIANTLY TABBED AS FAVORITE IN SATURDAY’S GRADE III LA CANADA STAKES AT 1 /16 MILES; STAKES WINNERS HEY NAY NAY, LATER THAN PLANNED RETURN IN SUNDAY’S BAFFLE STAKES FOR 3-YEAR-OLDS ON THE HILLSIDE TURF COURSE AT SANTA ANITA ARCADIA, CA (Jan. 2...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Chad Brown and jockey Flavien Prat enjoyed an afternoon most horsemen only fantasize about during last season’s “Turf Champions Day” card at Tampa Bay Downs. The reigning 2024 Eclipse Award winners teamed for four victories from four...