Santa Anita Stable Notes

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2023 BALLET DANCING EYES BIGGER PRIZES AFTER GIII SANTA ANA WIN PIROLI FAVORED IN ALLOWANCE TEST FOLLOWING 9 1/2-LENGTH ROUT CASTELLANO TO BE HONORED WITH WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS THIS WEEKEND 11 RACES...
Posted On 17 Mar 2023
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Faucheux Catches Fire in March as Race for Trainer’s Title Heats Up

By Kevin Kilroy —- Faucheux Catches Fire in March as Race for Trainer’s Title Heats Up New Orleans, La (March 16, 2023) – With less than two weeks to go in the 2022-23 meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, there is a new leading trainer as Ron Faucheux has caught...
Posted On 17 Mar 2023
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TAMPA BAY: FLORIDA CUP DAY ATTRACTS 118 STAKES NOMINATIONS

By Mike Henry —- FLORIDA CUP DAY ATTRACTS 118 STAKES NOMINATIONS OLDSMAR, FL. – Top Florida-breds are preparing to strut their stuff on Sunday, March 26 in the 20th edition of the Florida Cup, a collection of six stakes races at Tampa Bay Downs worth $110,000 each in purse...
Posted On 16 Mar 2023
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NYRA announces single admission policy for Saratoga Race Course

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- NYRA announces single admission policy for Saratoga Race Course SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that Saratoga Race Course will feature one admission price for all fans beginning with the 2023 summer...
Posted On 16 Mar 2023
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Creative Minister and Smile Happy Return at Oaklawn Thursday

by Robert Yates —- Creative Minister and Smile Happy Return at Oaklawn Thursday Thursday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, courtesy of trainer Kenny McPeek, has a 2022 Triple Crown flavor. McPeek is scheduled to send out the top two program choices (Smile Happy and Creative...
Posted On 16 Mar 2023
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Santa Anita Stable Notes Sunday, March 12, 2023

BY VICTOR RYAN —- TOP 3-YEAR-OLD ARABIAN KNIGHT WON’T RACE UNTIL SUMMER SPIRIT OF MAKENA, A MO REAY DOING WELL AFTER STAKES SCORES GAINES REFLECTS ON NASHOBA’S KEY AFTER HALL INDUCTION COAST-TO-COAST PICK 5 RETURNS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SATURDAY’S TURF RACES MOVED TO DIRT TOP...
Posted On 13 Mar 2023
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Sofia Barandela – Not Your Average Apprentice

Kevin Kilroy Geoff Riggs —- PHOTO: HODGES PHOTOGRAPHY Sofia Barandela – Not Your Average Apprentice New Orleans, La (March 12, 2023) – Having a successful first meet at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, Sofia Barnadela is proving it’s never too late to follow your...
Posted On 13 Mar 2023
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Secret Oath Targets Apple Blossom Following Azeri Win

by Robert Yates —- Secret Oath Targets Apple Blossom Following Azeri Win Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas mapped out a two-race schedule months ago for millionaire Grade 1 winner Secret Oath during the 2022-2023 Oaklawn meeting. So far, so good. Secret Oath, flashing the...
Posted On 13 Mar 2023
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Rossa Veloce registers 92BSF in $100K Correction; GSW Law Professor works for stakes engagement Reid, Jr. considering Ninetyprcentmaddie for G2 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino Majestic Return to try turf following maiden score OZONE...
Posted On 13 Mar 2023
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes 03/10

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Sisters Katie and Jackie Davis to compete in Camarero’s “Jockette Challenge” Donk speaks on the modernization of Belmont Park; Thin White Duke, Yes and Yes on the work tab Funny How returns to work tab for G3 Distaff; Promiseher...
Posted On 11 Mar 2023
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