Always Shopping and Positive Spirit square off in G2 Gazelle

By Ryan Martin —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A talented six-horse field will square off in the final local opportunity to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Oaks in Saturday’s 124th running of the Grade 2, $300,000 Gazelle for sophomore fillies at Aqueduct...
Posted On 05 Apr 2019
, By

JOCKEY JORGE URDANETA AT MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL AFTER SPIL

By Mike Henry —- JOCKEY JORGE URDANETA AT MEASE COUNTRYSIDE AFTER SPILL OLDSMAR, FL. – Today’s sixth race was declared a “no-contest” after 3-year-old filly Crystaleigh stumbled and fell shortly after the start, throwing jockey Jorge Urdaneta to the turf. Urdaneta, a...
Posted On 04 Apr 2019
, By

Oaklawn Barn Notes: Trainer Ingrid Mason Hits Milestone

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Trainer Ingrid Mason Hits Milestone Ingrid Mason became the second female trainer in Oaklawn history to reach 100 career victories when Redneck Attack won the ninth race March 22, according to Equibase, racing’s official data gathering...
Posted On 04 Apr 2019
, By

Keeneland Barn Notes – Thursday, April 4

By Amy Owens —- THURSDAY, APRIL 4 – OPENING DAY – FIRST POST: 3 P.M. ET ********** Click here for the Toyota Blue Grass (G2) Weekend microsite dedicated to Keeneland’s April 4-7 opening weekend stakes. See biographies of the connections of horses entered in the 95th running...
Posted On 04 Apr 2019
, By

Stronach 5: $100,000 Guaranteed Pool in Friday’s Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- $100,000 Guaranteed Pool in Friday’s Stronach 5 Four Tracks, Three Turf Races, Free Past Performances LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5 will feature a $100,000 guaranteed pool, an industry-low 12-percent takeout, and races from four tracks with three of...
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By

Tacitus, Tax and Haikal headline a contentious 95th Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The triumvirate of graded stakes winners Tax, Tacitus and Haikal top a wide-open 95th running of the Grade 2, $750,0000 Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets, slated for Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack. The Wood Memorial, which...
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By

Contessa looking to end meet strong with triumvirate for Maddie May

By Najja Thompson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainer Gary Contessa will look to close out the winter meet in strong fashion on closing day Sunday, entering a formidable trio in the $100,000 Maddie May for 3-year-old New York-bred fillies going a mile at Aqueduct Racetrack....
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By

Keeneland Barn Notes – Wednesday, April 3

By Amy Owens —- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 Keeneland’s 2019 Spring Meet opens tomorrow, Thursday, April 4, with a 3 p.m. ET first post. First post for the remainder of meet is 1:05 p.m. The 16-day season runs through Friday, April 26. Keeneland is closed Easter Sunday, April 21....
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By

Champion Jaywalk Heads Field of Eight for Saturday’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland

By Amy Owens —- Champion Jaywalk Heads Field of Eight for Saturday’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland LEXINGTON, KY (April 3, 2019) – D. J. Stable and Cash is King’s Jaywalk, champion 2-year-old filly of 2018, was installed as the 8-5 favorite in a field of eight 3-year-old...
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By

Vekoma 9-5 Favorite in Field of 14 for Saturday’s $1 million Toyota Blue Grass

By Amy Owens —- Vekoma 9-5 Favorite in Field of 14 for Saturday’s $1 million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY (April 3, 2019) – Gatsas Stable and R.A. Hill Stable’s Vekoma has been installed as the 9-5 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 entered Wednesday for Saturday’s...
Posted On 03 Apr 2019
, By