Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rebel Winners Exit Respective Races Well

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Rebel Winners Exit Respective Races Well Fox Hill Farm’s Omaha Beach emerged in good order from his nose victory in the second division of the $750,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at 1 1/16 miles and will be flown back to his Southern California base Tuesday, the...
Posted On 17 Mar 2019
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Stronach Group, TOC reach agreement on Horse Safety

By Mike Willman —- THE STRONACH GROUP & THOROUGHBRED OWNERS OF CALIFORNIA REACH HISTORIC AGREEMENT TO IMPROVE HORSE SAFETY, WELFARE AND INTEGRITY OF HORSE RACING IN CALIFORNIA Arcadia, CA (March 16, 2019) – Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and the Thoroughbred...
Posted On 17 Mar 2019
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WAR OF WILL FACES TEN OTHERS IN GRADE II TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (March 16, 2019) – A field of 11 sophomores has been set for Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ final prep on the Road To The Kentucky Derby – the 106th running of the Grade II $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby on Saturday, March...
Posted On 17 Mar 2019
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Race Selections: 350k Essex Handicap

By Rick Francis —- OAKLAWN PARK Race 9) Essex Handicap 1&16th Miles Post Time 5:29 CDT 9) Rated R Superstar – has finished in the money in five of seven tries over the Oaklawn oval; exits a steady third in the G3 Razorback. 8) Giant Expectations – top level...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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Race Selections: Grade II Azeri Stakes

By Rick Francis —- OAKLAWN PARK Race 7) Grade 2 Azeri Stakes F&M 1&16th Miles Post Time 4:21 CDT 5) Elate (Mott/Ortiz, J.) multiple Grade 1 winner makes her first start since a hard knocking second last August in the G1 Personal Ensign. Her style suggests she may...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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TAMPA BAY: FLORES SCORES FIRST TRAINING VICTORY; DELACOUR TRAINER OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- FLORES SCORES FIRST TRAINING VICTORY; DELACOUR TRAINER OF MONTH; BENNETT AND CENTENO COMBINE FOR 3 WINS OLDSMAR, FL. – David Flores had planned to accompany his wife Dawn and their two children to LEGOLAND Theme Park in Winter Haven, Fla., today, but when...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS: WAR OF WILL RECORDS FINAL LOUISIANA DERBY BREEZE

By Ryan Martin —- The wet track conditions were not what the connections were hoping for, but Grade III Lecomte and Grade II Risen Star Stakes winner War of Will marched on and continued to exhibit excellent work ethic in his final breeze for the Grade II $1 million...
Posted On 16 Mar 2019
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Bloom and Asmussen Look Strong in Azeri, Essex

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Bloom and Asmussen Look Strong in Azeri, Essex One owner has a chance to sweep the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares and $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses Saturday at Oaklawn. That’s Jeff Bloom, who will be represented by 6-5...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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Gulfstream: Friday’s Rainbow 6 $1.5 Million – Ticonderoga Returns Triumphant in Thursday’s Feature

By David Joseph —- Ticonderoga; Lauren King Photos GULFSTREAM TODAY 3.14.19 Ticonderoga Returns Triumphant in Thursday’s Feature A Bit of Both Dazzles in Thursday’s Co-Feature Friday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs Over $1.5 Million HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Woodford...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS: EURTON HOPES TO MAKE HIS FIRST TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS WORTHWHILE

By Ryan Martin —- Peter Eurton; Santa Anita File Photo Barn Notes: Thursday, March 14, 2019 • Eurton Hopes to Make His First Trip to New Orleans Worthwhile • All Systems Go for Serengeti Empress in Grade II Fair Grounds Oaks • Tom’s d’Etat Will Miss Grade II New Orleans...
Posted On 15 Mar 2019
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