TOP DERBY PROSPECTS BOLT D’ORO & MCKINZIE EACH WORK IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH IN GI SANTA ANITA DERBY

By Mike Willman —- TOP DERBY PROSPECTS BOLT D’ORO & MCKINZIE EACH WORK IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH IN GRADE I, $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY ON APRIL 7; ‘BOLT’ GOES HALF MILE IN 47 FLAT, WHILE MCKINZIE GOES FIVE FURLONGS IN 59.40 SANTA ANITA DERBY WINNER TO GET 100...
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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Keeneland: Eight opening-weekend stakes worth a combined $2.75 million

By Amy Owens —- Click here for the Keeneland Opening Weekend microsite, including complete lists of nominees and past performances Breeders’ Cup Winners Caledonia Road and Rushing Fall Headline Stellar Roster of Nominations for Opening Weekend of Keeneland’s 2018 Spring...
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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Grade I winner Accelerate targeting $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap on April 14

By Matthew Cox —- The Southern California-based, 5-year-old son of champion Lookin At Lucky, was a 5 ½-length winner of the $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) March 10 at Santa Anita to reach seven figures in career earnings. The Grade 1 winner and millionaire is targeting...
Posted On 26 Mar 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- INSTILLED REGARD WORKS FOR SANTA ANITA DERBY ESPINOZAS POST SANTA ANITA TRIPLE ON SATURDAY MIDNIGHT BISOU AMONG 257 SANTA ANITA WORKERS Instilled Regard; Zoe Metz Photography INSTILLED REGARD IN ‘GOOD’ DRILL FOR SANTA ANITA DERBY Instilled Regard, prepping...
Posted On 26 Mar 2018
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Pletcher Getting In Kentucky Derby State Of Mind With Noble Indy

By Ryan Martin —- • Gr. II New Orleans ‘Cap Winner Good Samaritan Has Options • Synchrony Could Be Churchill Bound PLETCHER GETTING IN KENTUCKY DERBY STATE OF MIND WITH NOBLE INDY Saturday’s Grade II Louisiana Derby Presented by TwinSpires.com winner Noble Indy is scheduled...
Posted On 26 Mar 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Honeybee Winner Cosmic Burst pointing for the Fantasy at Oaklawn in April

By Matthew Cox —- Cosmic Burst; Oaklawn/Coady Photography Honeybee Winner Cosmic Burst pointing for the Fantasy at Oaklawn in April Cosmic Burst was breezing for the first time since winning the $200,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies on March 10. The Honeybee...
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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FUN FACTS TO TIDE YOU OVER IN COUNTDOWN TO FLORIDA CUP XVI

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – While their value to handicappers is arguable, the following fun facts about Florida Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs are certain to add to racing fans’ enjoyment of Sunday’s 16th annual celebration of the state’s breeding and racing industries....
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Saturday Stakes Selections

TSV Staff Selections —- FAIR GROUNDS Race 2) 1m70yds Crescent City Oaks Purse $75,000 FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD, ACCREDITED LOUISIANA BRED. Post Time: 1:57/(12:57)/11:57/10:57 3) Special Blessing has improved in each of her starts; last out win and at the distance. 2)...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, March 23

By Ryan Martin —- • Lukas Looking For Good Effort From Bravazo In Gr. II Louisiana Derby • Ring Weekend After Another Graded Stakes Win In Gr. II Muniz Memorial • Sharp Opts For New Orleans Ladies Overnight Stakes With Mom’s On Strike LUKAS LOOKING FOR GOOD EFFORT FROM...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Saturday: Grade 2 New Orleans Handicap, Muniz Memorial Selections

By Rick Francis —- Race 8) 1&1/8th Mile. New Orleans H. Grade II. Purse $400,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. $200K Guaranteed $0.50 All Stakes Pick 4 (Races 8-9-10-11) Post Time: 4:39/( 3:39)/ 2:39/ 1:39 The Player (1), Bradley/Borel; dominated the Grade 3...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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