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by Robert Yates —- Lukas Still Looking for Apple Blossom Glory 40 Years After His First Win Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of D. Wayne Lukas’ first career victory at Oaklawn, which means the Hall of Fame trainer could come full circle this weekend at a place he calls...

By Mike Henry —- As he continues his pursuit of 5,000 career victories, jockey Scott Spieth is determined to do things his way. Spieth collected his fourth victory of the current Tampa Bay Downs meet in today’s fifth race with a strong front-running performance by...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Lord Miles registers 93 BSF for 59-1 upset score in G2 Wood Memorial Doppelganger provides Russell, Toledo first G1 win with Carter Handicap triumph Promiseher America stamps her G1 Kentucky Oaks ticket in G3 Gazelle; Funny How...

By Amy Owens —- SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Keeneland is closed for racing today. Racing resumes Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET. ************************* TOYOTA BLUE GRASS WINNER TAPIT TRICE TO HEAD TO CHURCHILL DOWNS NEXT SUNDAY GODOLPHIN RUNNERS ARRIVE FOR GRADE 1 CHALLENGES GALLOPING OUT...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – There was no denying Mayor Dan Saracki had an outstanding time on Oldsmar Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs. Saracki, who was accompanied by his wife Paula and several city officials, cashed a ticket on Oldsmar Cup race winner Denying, at 31-1 the...

by Robert Yates —- Diodoro Reaches 50 Wins at Oaklawn Robertino Diodoro became just the third trainer to reach 50 victories multiple times at an Oaklawn meeting when favored Great Escape won Friday’s ninth race, a $106,000 allowance for older horses at 1 mile. Great Escape...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 TRAINER FUJITA SAYS MANDARIN HERO ‘READY’ FOR GI RUNHAPPY SA DERBY EMERGING PRINCESS BETTINA GETS DIRT TEST IN GI SA OAKS ROUND 2: KANGAROO COURT, BUS BUZZ MEET AGAIN IN ECHO EDDIE D’AMATO HOLDS A STRONG HAND IN GII CHARLES...

By Amy Owens — FRIDAY, APRIL 7 – OPENING DAY Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 28. First post is at 1 p.m. ET except Saturday, when the first race is at 12:30 p.m. Keeneland is closed for racing Easter Sunday, April 9 as well as Mondays and Tuesdays....

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Al Gold hoping to get back to the Kentucky Derby with G2 Wood Memorial contender Slip Mahoney Repole chasing Derby dreams with maidens Crupi, Dreamlike in G2 Wood Memorial White Abarrio to scratch from G1 Carter H. OZONE PARK, N.Y. – As a longtime...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN —- SA DERBY: YAKTEEN PAIR GALLOP; MANDARIN HERO GATE SCHOOLS KIRSTENBOSCH TESTS THE HILL IN GIII MONROVIA ON SUNDAY CLASSY TOM’S REGRET RETURNS IN SATURDAY’S EVENING JEWEL ‘PETROS & MONEY’ RADIO REMOTE SET FOR FRIDAY MANDATORY RAINBOW 6...