Maryland Jockey Club Finalizes Rich Stakes Schedule for 2019

By David Joseph —- Laurel Summer Offers 13 Stakes Worth $1.1 Million Starting June 16 ‘September to Remember’ Returns with 14 Stakes Worth $1.8 Million De Francis Dash (G3), BWI Turf Cup (G3), $150,000 Bald Eagle Sept. 21 $150,000 All Along Tops Six Stakes Worth $600,000...
Posted On 25 May 2019
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SYNCHRONY LOOKS TO ADD TO STELLAR TURF RECORD IN SATURDAY’S GRADE 2 MONMOUTH STAKES

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – Trainer Michael Stidham has no qualms about shipping Synchrony wherever there’s a graded turf stakes race that fits the horse’s schedule, which explains why six of his past eight starts have been at different racetracks and on both coasts....
Posted On 25 May 2019
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QUIP TARGETING STEPHEN FOSTER AS A ‘NEW HORSE’

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, May 24, 2019) – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club International and SF Racing’s Oaklawn Handicap (Grade II) winner Quip is at Keeneland preparing for a start in the $600,000 Stephen Foster presented by GE Appliances (GII) on June...
Posted On 25 May 2019
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New York-breds take center stage on Big Apple Showcase Day

NYRA RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – New York-breds will take center stage on the Memorial Day holiday slate Monday at Belmont Park as the New York Racing Association hosts its annual Big Apple Showcase Day, featuring an 11-race all New York-bred card, including six stakes...
Posted On 25 May 2019
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden & Mike Willman—- Gift Box; Benoit Photo SADLER MOUNTS A HOLIDAY WEEKEND CHARGE PRIME ATTRACTION MAKES THE ‘GRADE’ AGAIN FASIG-TIPTON JUVENILE SALE HERE ON JUNE 5 OMAHA BEACH DUE HOME AT SANTA ANITA SOON SADLER’S SOLDIERS SALUTE ON MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND John...
Posted On 25 May 2019
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Stronach 5: Stronach 5 Rewards 26 Bettors with $5,094 Each

By David Joseph —- Stronach 5 Rewards 26 Bettors with $5,094 Each LAUREL, MD –Friday’s Stronach 5, highlighted by three turf races and four different tracks, had 26 winners, each receiving $5,094.70. Friday’s sequence began at Gulfstream Park in Florida with Allurstra...
Posted On 25 May 2019
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Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs to $1.34 Million for Friday

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved for the 30th consecutive racing day at Gulfstream Park Thursday, producing a carryover jackpot of $1,344,572 for Friday’s program. Tickets with all six winners Thursday were each worth $1,166.22....
Posted On 24 May 2019
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JUST CALL KENNY LOOKING TO REGAIN WINNING WAYS IN SATURDAY’S GRADE 3 SALVATOR MILE AT MONMOUTH

By Tom Luicci —- OCEANPORT, N.J. – When trainer Pat McBurney entered Just Call Kenny in a stakes race on Jan. 19 at Laurel Park he was looking for a sign to determine whether the graded stakes-winning 8-year-old still had the enthusiasm – and ability – to compete. The...
Posted On 24 May 2019
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AGE ONLY A NUMBER TO DICKEY WHO CONTINUES HIS 57TH YEAR AS A TRAINER

Kevin Kerstein Publicity Manager Churchill Downs Racetrack —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, May 23, 2019) – One of the longest-tenured trainers on the backstretch of Churchill Downs is Charles “Scooter” Dickey. At age 78, Dickey continues to train horses and is always...
Posted On 24 May 2019
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Belmont Park Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- G1 Preakness winner War of Will jogs at Keeneland Catalina Cruiser to make 2019 debut in G2 True North Bound for Nowhere, Undrafted possible for G1 Jaipur Invitational Ward sends pair of first time starters to Tremont Trial D Abreu looking to get...
Posted On 24 May 2019
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