Absatootly aims for second straight win in Saturday’s Garland of Roses

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A rematch of the first-and-second place finishers in the Iroquois on Empire Showcase Day will highlight the 32nd running of the $100,000 Garland of Roses for fillies and mares 3-years-old and up on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack....
Posted On 07 Dec 2017
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SANTA ANITA PARK ANNOUNCES 2018 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD FINALISTS

By Mike Willman —- SANTA ANITA PARK ANNOUNCES 2018 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD FINALISTS, WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY BIRZER, CASTELLANO, FERRER, PRESCOTT & TALAMO TO FACE NATIONWIDE VOTE OF THEIR PEERS ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2017)—Five finalists for...
Posted On 07 Dec 2017
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MOBILE BAY HEADLINES LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIC

By Brian W. Spencer —- NEW ORLEANS (December 6, 2017) – Defending Louisiana Champions Day Classic winner Mobile Bay leads a field of eight Louisiana-breds in the 27th running of the $150,000 event on Saturday, Dec. 9 where he will break from post three, but the 5-year old...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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LONGTIME OAKLAWN PRESIDENT CHARLES J. CELLA DEAD AT 81

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017) – Charles J. Cella, a leading figure in American Thoroughbred racing for over a half century and longtime President and Chairman of the Board of the Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has died of...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Keeneland Catalogs 1,582 Horses for 2018 January Sale

By Amy Owens —- • Click here for the online catalog. • General scenic photos of the sale are attached. Keeneland Catalogs 1,582 Horses for 2018 January Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Dec. 5, 2017) – Keeneland has cataloged 1,582 horses for its 60th January Horses of All Ages Sale, to...
Posted On 06 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes: Sunday, December 3, 2017

NYRA RELEASE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes • Sharp Azteca exits G1 Cigar Mile victory in good shape • Strong handle signals positive changes to Cigar Mile Day • Kentucky Oaks the goal for G2 Demoiselle winner Wonder Gadot • New millionaire Highway Star ‘perfect’...
Posted On 04 Dec 2017
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MCKINZIE, SOLOMINI EXPECTED FOR GRADE 1, $300,000 LOS ALAMITOS CASHCALL FUTURITY

By Bob Mieszerski —- MCKINZIE, SOLOMINI EXPECTED FOR GRADE 1, $300,000 LOS ALAMITOS CASHCALL FUTURITY; SATURDAY, DEC. 9 PROGRAM WILL ALSO FEATURE GRADE I, $300,000 STARLET CYPRESS, Calif. — Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who has won the Los Alamitos CashCall...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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GO CRISTIAN GO DEFIES ODDS; CONNECTIONS AIMING FOR 12/30 TURF DASH

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Luis Dominguez and jockey Ronnie Allen, Jr., experienced the same general feeling when Go Cristian Go switched to his right lead and broke free from his pursuers at the top of the stretch in today’s $26,200 Turf Dash Prep. “I sa...
Posted On 03 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct: Avery Island faces nine rivals in Grade 2 Remsen

TSV Staff Selections —- Race 9), Grade 2 Remsen Stakes 2yo 1&1/8th Miles Post Time 3:45 EST Bandito 1), mush improved last out breaking his maiden at Keeneland; next outs for Romans barn, 21 percent. Triple Dog Dare 2), Paynter colt also showed improvement last out,...
Posted On 02 Dec 2017
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Aqueduct: Grade 2 Demoiselle Stakes Selections

TSV Staff Picks —- Race 8), Grade 2 Demoiselle Stakes 2yo Fillies 1&1/8th Mile Post Time 3:12 EST Daisy 1), 2-for-2, her last a clearing score in the G3 Tempted here last month; only entry to have started on course. Vindictive Ways 2), always close, solid late kick....
Posted On 02 Dec 2017
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