Oaklawn Barn Notes: Owner Carson McCord Savors First Career Stakes Win

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Owner Carson McCord Savors First Career Stakes Win Owner Carson McCord, 20, collected her first career stakes victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Nodouble Breeders’ with favored K J’s Nobility ($5.60), who rolled to a three-length victory in the 6-furlong...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- New York-bred Tiz the Law tops Kentucky Derby points leaderboard Dream Bigger and Water White breeze on busy Belmont training track Notables on the Belmont Park work tab ELMONT, N.Y. – Sackatoga Stable’s Tiz the Law, bred in New York by Twin...
Posted On 30 Mar 2020
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TAMPA TURF TEST HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY CARD; SPIETH IS JOCKEY OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA TURF TEST HIGHLIGHTS SATURDAY CARD; SPIETH IS JOCKEY OF MONTH OLDSMAR, FL. – Full fields are likely to offer an abundance of money-making opportunities for Tampa Bay Downs bettors Saturday, with all but one of eight races drawing 11 or more entries....
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: KJ’s Nobility Looks to Score Big in Saturday’s Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- KJ’s Nobility Looks to Score Big in Saturday’s Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes An avid outdoorsman, Cecil Borel said he’s about to buy a new bass boat. Whether that payment comes out of his pocket, or from a financial windfall on the track, will be determined...
Posted On 27 Mar 2020
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Gulfstream Stakes Previews: G2 Pan American, Grade 3 Hal’s Hope

By David Joseph —- Zulu Alpha Back for More in $200,000 Pan American (G2) Among 10 Stakes, Six Graded, Worth $1.825 Million March 28 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Even if it wasn’t in the original plans, the connections for claimer-turned-Grade 1-winning multi-millionaire Zulu...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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TAMPA BAY: MY BOY LENNY A HIT IN TWO BARNS; LAST PROMISE TRUE AGAIN

By Mike Henry —- MY BOY LENNY A HIT IN TWO BARNS; LAST PROMISE TRUE AGAIN OLDSMAR, FL. – Leading trainer Gerald Bennett and rival Darien Rodriguez enjoy claiming horses they think are capable of improvement with a few adjustments, or by just standing pat. Considering their...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Gulfstream: Tiz the Law Favored in Saturday’s Curlin Florida Derby (G1)

By David Joseph —- Tiz the Law Favored in Saturday’s Curlin Florida Derby (G1) Fountain of Youth (G2) Winner Ete Indien Set for Rematch Florida Derby Highlights Card with 10 Stakes Worth $1.825 Million Mandatory 20-cent Rainbow 6 Payout Scheduled for Saturday $5 Million...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Aptly Named Big Return Hits Big for O’Neill

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Aptly Named Big Return Hits Big for O’Neill Big Returns did just that in Sunday’s featured eighth race at Oaklawn, returning a whopping $125.20 to win after a 2 ½-length score in the first-level allowance/optional claiming sprint for 3-year-olds under...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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COX ENJOYS BANNER FAIR GROUNDS MEET

By Joe Kristufek —- Coady Photo COX ENJOYS BANNER FAIR GROUNDS MEET Season cut shot six racing days due to COVID-19 pandemic New Orleans (March 23, 2020) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots returned to the traditional Thanksgiving Day opening for the start of the 148th...
Posted On 23 Mar 2020
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden / Mike Willman —- REMATCH LOOMS IN SANTA ANITA DERBY HESS HOPES FOR HIT WITH WOUND TIGHT MARATHON MARE IS SET FOR SANTA ANA HONOR A.P. ON COURSE FOR SANTA ANITA DERBY Honor A.P., a leading contender for the Santa Anita Derby, continues to train well for Santa...
Posted On 22 Mar 2020
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