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By Jennifer Hoyt —- Exclamation Point; Photos provided by Oaklawn Nicholson Hoping Oaklawn Experience Remains Perfect Brandi Nicholson said she’s only visited Oaklawn twice, but both trips resulted in the perfect ending. Nicholson bred Classic Empire with husband Steve and...

By Mike Willman —- EARLY FIRST POST TIME FOR 10-RACE CARD ON SATURDAY SANTA ANITA IS AT 12 NOON; THREE GRADED STAKES TO HIGHLIGHT PROGRAM Unique Bella; Benoit HOLLENDORFER’S UNIQUE BELLA TOWERS OVER RIVALS IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SANTA MARIA STAKES FOR OLDER...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs trainer Michele Boyce says her 7-year-old mare Lovely Loyree will tell her when it’s time to leave the racetrack. Judging by the way she’s acted this winter, that day isn’t coming any time soon. “She’s become more difficult to...

By Ed Golden —- • CASTELLANO TO WORK BOLT D’ORO ON FEB. 26 • ALL OUT BLITZ IS DOING WELL FOR SAN VICENTE • KATHY’S SONG TRIES DIRT AGAIN IN SANTA MARIA • OM PREPS FOR GRADE I KILROE IN THUNDER ROAD • FIRST POST TIME THIS SATURDAY WILL BE 12 NOON BOLT D’ORO PREPS FOR SAN...

By Don Stevens —- $170,000 LAPN CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS LUCRATIVE CARD FOR LOUISIANA-BREDS – VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs is gearing up for another rich race program on Saturday as the track hosts the 15th edition of Louisiana Premier Night. The 12-race program will...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs trainer Michele Boyce says her 7-year-old mare Lovely Loyree will tell her when it’s time to leave the racetrack. Judging by the way she’s acted this winter, that day isn’t coming any time soon. “She’s become more difficult to...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Jim Byers to Fill in for Vic Stauffer The voice of Lone Star Park will be the voice of Oaklawn, at least for a few days. Jim Byers is scheduled to call Thursday’s final race and complete cards Friday, Saturday and Sunday while Vic Stauffer tests his...

By Ryan Martin —- Instilled Regard Leads List Of Probables For Grade II Risen Star • Finley’sluckycharm Makes Seasonal Bow In Mardi Gras • Walsh Considers Fair Grounds Oaks For Maiden Winner Lesley May INSTILLED REGARD LEADS LIST OF PROBABLES FOR GRADE II RISEN STAR The...

By Mike Willman —- Ax Man; All photos by Benoit EARNHARDT’S HOMEBRED AX MAN HEADS SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SAN VICENTE STAKES AT SEVEN FURLONGS TALENTED GROUP OF SOPHOMORES TO COMPETE IN TRADITIONAL SANTA ANITA DERBY PREP ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2018)—A promising pair...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Seven 3-year-old colts and geldings take their next steps Saturday toward a potential date with Thoroughbred racing destiny in the 38th edition of the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, the showcase of a 12-race Festival Preview Day...