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Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Cox Sticking to the Plan with Rebel Runners After calling an audible to win a Kentucky Derby points race earlier this month in New York, trainer Brad Cox is sticking with the same play for two of his most...

By Amy Owens —- Central Bank Ashland Attracts Champion Wonder Wheel, Rachel Alexandra Winner Pretty Mischievous among 88 Nominees LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 23, 2023) – Keeneland’s 86th running of the $600,000 Central Bank Ashland (G1) on Friday, April 7, opening day of the 15-day...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today There’s $1 Million Reasons to Play Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Closing in on 1000, Breen to Saddle Favorite for Friday Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $1 million Friday at...

By Mike Henry —- Rival trainers and bettors alike were reminded today why Gerald Bennett has dominated the Tampa Bay Downs scene for the last eight seasons. Two starts after claiming 4-year-old Florida-bred filly Alexa’s Dream on Jan. 15 from a 6-furlong maiden victory for...

Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Santana Becomes Seventh Jockey to Win 700 Races at Oaklawn Ricardo Santana Jr. became just the seventh jockey to reach 700 career victories at Oaklawn when favored Bet He’s Ready ($4) won Monday’s fifth race, a sprint for $40,000 maiden...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today 2.22.2023 Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $950,000 Diamond Cool Looks to Do Family Proud in Thursday Feature Irad Ortiz Jr. Extends Standings Lead with 10 wins in 3 Days HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross...

By Mke Willman —- SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES WEEKEND RACE CARDS CANCELLED DUE TO A FORECAST OF UNPRECEDENTED WINTER CONDITIONS ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2023)—Due to unprecedented winter conditions forecast for Southern California through this weekend, Santa Anita Park has...

By David Joseph —- Circling the Drain Gets Job Done in Holiday Monday Feature Second Win from Four Starts for Triple Crown-Nominated 3YO Apprentice Luis Rivera Jr. Registers First Domestic Victory LAUREL, MD – Sycamore Hall’s 3-year-old Maryland homebred gelding Circling...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN —- WITH HEAVY RAIN FORECAST, SANTA ANITA CANCELS FRIDAY’S CARD GI WINNER DR. SCHIVEL GEARING UP AFTER LONG LAYOFF JOCKEY VICTOR ESPINOZA REUNITES WITH AGENT BRIAN BEACH BC JUVENILE RUNNER-UP CAVE ROCK WORKS FOR BAFFERT WITH HEAVY RAIN IN THE...

By David Joseph —- Champion Forte Tops Nominations List for G2 Fountain of Youth Star Pletcher Trainee Slated for 2023 Debut at Gulfstream March 4 Florida Derby Dress Rehearsal Tops Card with 9 Stakes, 8 Graded HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s...