Aqueduct: Get Jets looks for third straight stakes win in Saturday’s G3 Red Smith

By Najja Thompson —- Bluegrass Jamboree headlines NYSS Staten Island on Sunday OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Set to make his graded stakes debut and looking to pick up his third consecutive victory, Team D’s Get Jets will headline a field of 12 in the 58th running of the...
Posted On 10 Nov 2017
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JEFFERSON CUP WINNER MR. MISUNDERSTOOD TOPS FIELD IN SATURDAY’S GRADE III COMMONWEALTH TURF

By Darren Rogers —- JEFFERSON CUP WINNER MR. MISUNDERSTOOD TOPS FIELD IN SATURDAY’S GRADE III, $100,000 COMMONWEALTH TURF LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017) – Flurry Racing Stables’ Mr. Misunderstood will attempt to remain unbeaten on turf as he headlines a field of...
Posted On 09 Nov 2017
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Churchill Downs Barn Notes: McCraken Looks Ahead to Grade I Clark Handicap

By Darren Rogers —- McCRAKEN LOOKS AHEAD TO GRADE I, $500,000 CLARK HANDICAP PRESENTED BY NORTON HEALTHCARE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017) – Janis Whitham’s homebred McCraken, seeking to land an elusive Grade I victory, continues to prepare for his next start in...
Posted On 09 Nov 2017
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KEENELAND: Champion Stellar Wind Commands $6 Million during Opening Session

By Amy Owens —- Champion Stellar Wind Commands $6 Million during Opening Session of Keeneland’s November Breeding Stock Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 7, 2017) – Champion Stellar Wind will be retired and bred to Triple Crown winner American Pharoah after selling for $6 million to...
Posted On 08 Nov 2017
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FAIR GROUNDS KEY DATES TO KNOW: 146th THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON

By Brian Spencer —- NEW ORLEANS (November 7, 2017) – The 146th Thoroughbred Racing Season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is approaching, with Opening Day scheduled for Saturday, November 18 with Starlight Racing and a 3 p.m. first post. Below are some key dates...
Posted On 08 Nov 2017
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NEW IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP

Joan Lawrence, NTRA —- NEWLY ENACTED IRS REGULATIONS RESULT IN DRASTICALLY REDUCED REPORTING AND WITHHOLDING FOR HORSEPLAYERS AT BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LEXINGTON, Ky. (Monday, November 6, 2017) – Despite some of the longest-priced winners in Breeders’ Cup...
Posted On 07 Nov 2017
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Breeders’ Cup Notes Nov 5, 2017

DMTC News – From the Wire —- Mike Smith; Benoit Photo Smith Extends Lead in Breeders’ Cup Victories; Velazquez Moves Into Tie for Second Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, 52, extended his lead for all-time Breeders’ Cup World Championship victories in the 14 Hands...
Posted On 06 Nov 2017
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GUN RUNNER TO RETURN HOME TO KENTUCKY AS A BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC CHAMPION

By Darren Rogers —- Gun Runner; Coady Photography LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017) – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner will return to Kentucky on Monday following his 2 ¼-length victory in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I)...
Posted On 06 Nov 2017
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Churchill Downs Barn Notes: Horsemen Give Breeders’ Cup Classic Opinions

By Darren Rogers —- TIGER MOTH HOPES FOR STRONG PACE IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 CHILUKKI STAKES LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Nov. 3, 2017) – John Gunther’s homebred Tiger Moth could benefit from a cut-back in distance and a hot pace in Saturday’s $200,000 Chilukki Stakes...
Posted On 04 Nov 2017
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CLASSIC: ARROGATE RETURNS TO WINNING WAYS

By Rick Francis —- Del Mar Race 12), 1&1/4 Mile. Breeders’ Cup Classic Grade I. Purse $6,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: 8:35/ 7:35/ 6:35/( 5:35) Arrogate (1), the only question to be asked about racing’s $17 million dollar man is...
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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