BOWERSOCK TRAINER OF MONTH; FERRER WOWED BY AUGUSTA NATIONAL

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Maria Bowersock comes from a family of Thoroughbred conditioners. Her father, Richard Bowersock, is a retired trainer, and her uncle Gary and cousin Chad train at Presque Isle Downs, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort and Mahoning...
Posted On 07 Apr 2017
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Irish War Cry seeks return to winning ways in G2 Wood Memorial

By Rick Francis —- Isabelle de Tomaso’s Irish War Cry looks for redemption following his tiring G2 Fountain of Youth finish when he faces seven up and coming rivals in the 93rd edition of the Grade 2 Wood Memorial; let’s take a look at the field. Aqueduct Race 10) 1„ Mile....
Posted On 07 Apr 2017
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KEENELAND BARN NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 7 – OPENING DAY

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16. ********** Visit Keeneland.com/bluegrass for...
Posted On 07 Apr 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Silver Dust Works toward Arkansas Derby

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Silver Dust Works toward Arkansas Derby Silver Dust worked in company for trainer Randy Morse on Friday morning Oaklawn in advance of the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 15. Breezing over a fast track following the renovation break, Silver Dust and...
Posted On 07 Apr 2017
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • CLOCKER EVALUATES WIDE OPEN SA DERBY • MANDELLA TESTS GRADE I WATERS IN OAKS • BALDWIN AVE. TRAFFIC DIVERTED SATURDAY • FIRST WIN THRILLS NEW OWNER POLANSKY REACH THE WORLD, BATTLE OF MIDWAY COULD STEP UP With a 7-2 morning line favorite in Iliad, it’s no...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Unified will try to tie it all together in G1 Carter

By Heather Pettinger —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Grade 3 Gulfstream Park Sprint winner Unified will face the biggest test of his career in the 117th running of the Grade 1, $400,000 Carter Handicap for 4-year-olds and up at seven furlongs on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack....
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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KEENELAND BARN NOTES THURSDAY, APRIL 6

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet opens Friday and concludes Friday, April 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16. ********** Visit...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Streamline Works toward Apple Blossom

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Streamline Works toward Apple Blossom Streamline moved closer to a scheduled start in the $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for older fillies and mares April 14 at Oaklawn by working 5 furlongs Tuesday morning for trainer Brian Williamson. Streamline...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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SANTA ANITA OAKS STAKES ADVANCE GR. I, $400,000

By Mike Willman —- ABEL TASMAN Zoe Metz Photography ABEL TASMAN, IT TIZ WELL & PARADISE WOODS HEAD GRADE I, $400,000 SANTA ANITA OAKS AT 1 1/16 MILES ON SATURDAY ARCADIA, Calif. (April 5, 2017)—Highly accomplished Abel Tasman and It Tiz Well, along with upstart...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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Miss Sky Warrior tops G2 Gazelle

By Lynne Snierson —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Miss Sky Warrior looks for her fifth straight win, fourth consecutive stakes score and third Grade 2 victory in a row when she takes on eight other promising 3-year-old fillies in the 122nd running of the $300,000 Gazelle Stakes...
Posted On 06 Apr 2017
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