NATIONS COULD HAVE LAMBHOLM SOUTH TAMPA BAY DERBY HORSE

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Trainer Keith Nations was looking for answers from Justaholic in today’s second race at Tampa Bay Downs, a $27,500 conditional allowance/optional claiming event for 3-year-olds racing 7 furlongs. The Kentucky-bred son of Justin...
Posted On 19 Feb 2018
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SONNETEER LOOKS TO STEP UP IN RAZORBACK HANDICAP

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018) – Calumet Farm’s Sonneteer attempts to win consecutive races for the first time in his career in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) for older horses Monday at Oaklawn. Probable post time for the 1 1/16-mile...
Posted On 19 Feb 2018
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RISEN STAR WINNER BRAVAZO COULD RETURN FOR GRADE II LOUISIANA DERBY

By Ryan Martin —- • Risen Star Winner Bravazo Could Return For Grade II Louisiana Derby • Grade I Ashland Is ‘Plan A’ For Monomoy Girl’s Next Start • Grade II Muniz Next Up For Synchrony • Amoss Gives Lone Sailor Class Drop In Monday Allowance RISEN STAR WINNER BRAVAZO...
Posted On 19 Feb 2018
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BAFFERT-TRAINED MOURINHO FAVORED IN MONDAY’S SOUTHWEST STAKES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert tries to continue his stranglehold on Oaklawn’s 3-year-old Kentucky Derby prep series in Monday’s $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3). The Southern California-based Baffert will send...
Posted On 19 Feb 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • BONDE LOOKS FOR LANDSLIDE ON PRESIDENTS’ DAY • GEOVANNI FRANCO CAPS TRIPLE WITH STAKES WIN • ROSARIO, STORMY LIBERAL REUNITE IN DAYTONA TRAINER SEEKS DOUBLE IN RICH CAL-BRED STAKES Trainer Jeff Bonde has two for the money in Monday’s lucrative Presidents’...
Posted On 19 Feb 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: L and N Racing LLC Hoping to Make a Second Derby Run

By Jennifer Hoyt —- L and N Racing LLC Hoping to Make a Second Derby Run L and N Racing LLC traveled the road to the Kentucky Derby for the first time last year with Lookin At Lee. The Tulsa-based ownership group has another intriguing prospect this year in unbeaten...
Posted On 18 Feb 2018
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Rematch of last year’s 1-2 finishers highlight Monday’s Hollie Hughes

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Zilla Racing Stable’s Celtic Chaos will look to return to the winner’s circle for the first time in seven months as part of a nine-horse field in the fourth running of the $100,000 Hollie Hughes for New York-bred...
Posted On 18 Feb 2018
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Fair Grounds Stakes Selections: Col. Power, Albert M. Stall Memorial

TSV Staff Selections —- SATURDAY Race 4), 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Colonel Power Overnight S. Purse $50,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UP Post Time: 3:34/( 2:34)/ 1:34/12:34 11) Will Call – enters on 2-race win streak here and at the distance; ready for class test. 6) Holding Gold –...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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NO SHORTAGE OF ACTION, EXCITEMENT ON TAP; CAMACHO WINS 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Action aplenty promises to spark an exciting Saturday afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs, with a pair of sprint stakes and the eighth annual Golfest demo and expo days event highlighting the fun. An 11-race Thoroughbred card begins at 12:44 p.m....
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, February 16

By Ryan Martin —- • Forever Unbridled ‘Excellent’ In Six Furlong Work • Calhoun Likes His Chances In Grade II Rachel Alexandra • Casse Sends Two For Albert Stall Memorial • Lookin At Lee, Hollywood Handsome Clash In Saturday Allowance FOREVER UNBRIDLED ‘EXCELLENT’ IN SIX...
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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