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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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Colonelsdarktemper Eyeing Oaklawn Handicap

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Colonelsdarktemper Eyeing Oaklawn Handicap Major stakes winner Colonelsdarktemper is under consideration for the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses April 14 at Oaklawn, trainer Jinks Fires of Hot Springs said Friday morning. Owned by auto...
Posted On 23 Mar 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, March 22

By Ryan Martin —- • Good Samaritan Returns To Action In Gr. II New Orleans Handicap • Dark Templar Takes Big Jump For Gr. II Louisiana Derby • Cox Sends Arklow, Mr. Misunderstood For Gr. II Muniz Memorial GOOD SAMARITAN RETURNS TO ACTION IN GR. II NEW ORLEANS HANDICAP...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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FRENCH-BRED ITSINTHEPOST LOOMS STANDOUT IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II SAN LUIS REY STAKES

By Mike Willman —- Itsinthepost; Zoe Metz Photo FRENCH-BRED ITSINTHEPOST LOOMS STANDOUT IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SAN LUIS REY STAKES AT 1 ½ MILES ON TURF; COLONIST, RESPONSIBLEFORLOVE BOTH LEND DEPTH TO 10-HORSE FIELD ARCADIA, Calif. (March 21, 2018)—French-bred...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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FASHION & FOOD EXPERIENCE TO COMPLEMENT HIGH-CLASS LOUISIANA DERBY DAY RACING AT FAIR GROUNDS

Mark Connor —- NEW ORLEANS (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – Nearing the culmination of its 146th Thoroughbred racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has set the stage for an amazing day of high-class horse racing and social engagement. A strong field of ten...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Connections Considering Several Options for Amy’s Challenge

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Connections Considering Several Options for Amy’s Challenge Novogratz Racing Stables Inc.’s Amy’s Challenge is under consideration for the $500,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) April 7 at Keeneland and the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) April 13 at Oaklawn, trainer...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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Split Time, Breezy Gal look to bolster credentials in Saturday’s Maddie May

NYRA RELEASE —- Rodriguez sends out tough trio in Cicada on Sunday OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Sophomore fillies will take center stage in a pair of stakes this weekend at Aqueduct Racetrack, the $100,000 Maddie May for New York-breds at a mile on Saturday, followed on Sunday...
Posted On 22 Mar 2018
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