Gulfstream Today 2.8.17: Overnight Stakes Win Puts Third Day on Triple Crown Trail

By David Joseph —- Overnight Stakes Win Puts Third Day on Triple Crown Trail Sophomore Colt Ends Layoff Winning $60,000 Just One More Guaranteed Pools in Pick 4, Pick 5, Rainbow 6 for Saturday Feb. 11 20-Cent Rainbow 6 Carryover $10,770 for Thursday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –...
Posted On 08 Feb 2017
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NO DOZING, McCRAKEN READY FOR DAVIS; NESS CLAIMS TRAINER OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- NO DOZING, McCRAKEN READY FOR DAVIS; NESS CLAIMS TRAINER OF MONTH OLDSMAR, FL. – A few railbirds did a double-take today when they spotted Arnaud Delacour, the trainer of Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes entrant No Dozing, schooling the colt in the...
Posted On 08 Feb 2017
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DELTA DOWNS PREPARING FOR LOUISIANA PREMIER NIGHT ON SATURDAY

By Don Stevens —- $150,000 LAPN CHAMPIONSHIP HIGHLIGHTS RICH CARD FOR LOUISIANA-BREDS – VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs is gearing up for another rich race program on Saturday as the track hosts the 14th edition of Louisiana Premier Night. The 11-race program will feature...
Posted On 08 Feb 2017
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Gulfstream: Ladies Day Returns to Gulfstream Feb. 18 with Girls Got Game

By David Joseph —- Ladies Day Returns to Gulfstream Feb. 18 with Girls Got Game Drinks Specials, Handicapping & Fashion Experience HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park will play host Saturday, Feb. 18 to Ladies Day featuring the unique handicapping and fashion...
Posted On 08 Feb 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Alsvid Eyes Hot Springs; Vazquez Takes Early Lead in Jockey Standings

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Alsvid Eyes Hot Springs There was no five-peat for Alsvid, but trainer Chris Hartman said Sunday afternoon that his hope is the millionaire will return to stakes competition in the $125,000 Hot Springs for older sprinters March 11. Alsvid, in his...
Posted On 08 Feb 2017
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McCRAKEN, NO DOZING HEAD SAM F. DAVIS PROBABLES; PLETCHER COLT LIKELY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The eyes of much of the Thoroughbred racing community will be focused on Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, when a number of legitimate Triple Crown hopefuls will compete in the Grade III, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes for 3-year-olds at a...
Posted On 06 Feb 2017
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Santa Anita: Baffert duo formidable in Grade II San Antonio

TSV Staff Selections —- SANTA ANITA Race 8) Grade 2 San Antonio Stakes 1&1/16th Miles Post Time 7:02 EST Mor Spirit (5), Baffert/Smith; 4-year-old makes his 2017 debut after a somewhat rank effort sprinting in the Grade 1 Malibu here in late December. The sprint to...
Posted On 04 Feb 2017
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Santa Anita: Derby Points on the line in short field GIII Lewis

TSV Staff Selections —- Trainer Doug O’Neill; Benoit Photo Trainer Doug O’Neill starts three of the five entries in today’s running of the Grade 3 Robert B. Lewis, where a purse of $150k and valuable Kentucky Derby points await; let’s take a look at...
Posted On 04 Feb 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • UNIQUE BELLA ODDS-ON FOR SUNDAY’S LAS VIRGENES • O’NEILL HOPES TO ‘PASS GO’ WITH LEWIS MONOPOLY • BUSY WEEKEND AS USUAL FOR TEAM HOLLENDORFER • TEXAS RYANO SHOULD COME RUNNING IN SAN MARCOS UNIQUE BELLA MEETS CHAMP IN GRADE II LAS VIRGENES There are those...
Posted On 03 Feb 2017
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, February 3

By Michael Adolphson —- • I’m a Chatterbox Half-Brother Zinger Makes Stakes Debut Saturday • It’s Your Nickel Points to Risen Star, Louisiana Derby • Excitations Exciting for Stall • Tom’s Ready Highlights Work Tab I’M A CHATTERBOX HALF-BROTHER ZINGER MAKES STAKES DEBUT...
Posted On 03 Feb 2017
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