Kentucky Derby Update (with Post Position Draw Quotes): Wednesday, May 3, 2017

By Darren Rogers —- CLASSIC EMPIRE MORNING-LINE DERBY FAVORITE; GIRVIN MAKES INITIAL CHURCHILL DOWNS APPEARANCE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 3, 2017) – John Oxley’s Classic Empire was made the 4-1 morning-line favorite for Kentucky Derby 143 when post positions were...
Posted On 03 May 2017
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Classic Empire 4-1 Morning-Line Favorite for Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands

By Darren Rogers —- CLASSIC EMPIRE 4-1 MORNING-LINE FAVORITE FOR KENTUCKY DERBY PRESENTED BY YUM! BRANDS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, May 3, 2017) – John Oxley’s Classic Empire, the unanimous Eclipse Award selection as champion 2-year-old of 2016 and a three-time Grade I...
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Kentucky Oaks Undercard Advances

By Darren Rogers —- BREEDERS’ CUP WINNER FINEST CITY HEADS LA TROIENNE AMERICAN FREEDOM RETURNS IN ALYSHEBA UNDEFEATED GHALIA HEADLINES EIGHT BELLES TWIN SPIRES TURF SPRINT DRAWS EVENLY MATCHED FIELD OF 13 LA CORONEL HEADS FIELD OF 13 FOR EDGEWOOD LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday,...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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NEW EVENTS AND FAN FAVORITES HIGHLIGHT ARLINGTON 2017 RACING SEASON

By Brian Spencer —- ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (May 2, 2017) – Following the rousing success of the first Arlington Easter Egg Hunt, Arlington International Racecourse is proud to offer the kind of entertainment that has made it a summer destination for families and racing...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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PARADISE WOODS 5-2 MORNING-LINE FAVORITE FOR FRIDAY’S $1 MILLION LONGINES KENTUCKY OAKS

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 2, 2017) – Steven Sarkowsky and Marty and Pam Wygod’s Paradise Woods has been installed as the 5-2 morning-line favorite in a field of 14 3-year-old fillies and one also-eligible entered Tuesday for the 143rd running of the...
Posted On 02 May 2017
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Kentucky Derby Update: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

By Darren Rogers —- THUNDER SNOW MAKES FIRST VISIT TO CHURCHILL DOWNS MAIN TRACK; PARADISE WOODS 5-2 MORNING-LINE FAVORITE FOR KENTUCKY OAKS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, May 2, 2017) – Godolphin Racing’s Thunder Snow (IRE) exited quarantine Tuesday morning and made his first...
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Keeneland Spring Meet Produces Strong Attendance, Wagering Results

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (May 1, 2017) – Keeneland successfully concluded its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday as exceptional racing, enhanced food and hospitality offerings, one-of-a-kind special events and warm, sunny weather yielded robust attendance and on-track and...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • PRAT LOOKS FORWARD TO FIRST KENTUCKY DERBY • VALE DORI EYES SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN IN ADORATION • SKY RING FACES UNBEATEN SIRCAT SALLY SATURDAY PRAT HAS KENTUCKY DERBY VICTORY IN FOCUS NOW Jerry Hollendorfer be seeking a first and Flavien Prat will achieve one...
Posted On 01 May 2017
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Keeneland Spring Meet Produces Strong Attendance, Wagering Results

By Amy Gregory —- Click here for Keeneland Spring Meet Wrap Video Keeneland successfully concluded its 2017 Spring Meet on Friday as exceptional racing, enhanced food and hospitality offerings, one-of-a-kind special events and warm, sunny weather yielded robust attendance...
Posted On 30 Apr 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • BATTLE OF MIDWAY IN FINAL MAJOR DRILL FOR DERBY • SONGBIRD BETTER THAN EVER AS A FOUR-YEAR-OLD • D’AMATO HOPES FARHAAN STEPS UP IN THUNDER ROAD • CECIL ‘DRESSED TO A T’ FOR SANTA BARBARA STAKES • ANKLE ISSUE PUTS ILIAD OFF THE TRIPLE CROWN TRAIL BATTLE OF...
Posted On 28 Apr 2017
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