Stronach 5: Forty Bettors Each Win $2,850 on Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- Forty Bettors Each Win $2,850 on Stronach 5 LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, a national Pick 5 with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, had 40 winners Friday each receiving $2,850.70. The winning numbers from races at Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park and Golden...
Posted On 07 Dec 2018
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LONGTIME OAKLAWN TRACK ANNOUNCER TERRY WALLACE PASSES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018) – Terry Wallace, Oaklawn Park’s track announcer for 37 years, has died following a lengthy illness. Wallace, known as “The Voice of Oaklawn” for decades, began calling races at the Hot Springs track in 1975 and...
Posted On 07 Dec 2018
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Bravazo Heading to Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1)

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Tuesday that Calumet Farm’s Bravazo, third in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) and second in the Preakness Stakes (G1), is being pointed toward the $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1)...
Posted On 06 Dec 2018
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Gulfstream: Championship Meet to Embrace Innovation and Tradition

By David Joseph —- Championship Meet to Embrace Innovation and Tradition 80th Anniversary Meet Offers Record 105 Stakes Worth $29 Million $16 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series Jan. 26 $1 million Florida Derby (G1) to be Renewed March 30 Turf Course Undergoes $1...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
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Friday’s Stronach 5 Carryover $88,189

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Stronach 5 Carryover $88,189 Races from Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields Past Performances Post Time 3:21 LAUREL, MD –Friday’s Stronach 5, with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, will have a carryover of $88,189.41 and feature three races from...
Posted On 29 Nov 2018
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Champion Abel Tasman Consigned to 2019 Keeneland January Sale

By Amy Gregory —- Champion Abel Tasman Consigned to 2019 Keeneland January Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 27, 2018) – Champion Abel Tasman, who won the 2017 Kentucky Oaks (G1) and five other Grade 1 races while earning nearly $2.8 million in her career, will be offered as a...
Posted On 27 Nov 2018
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Gulfstream: Rainbow 6 Jackpot Grows to $103,182 for Saturday

By David Joseph —- Rainbow 6 Jackpot Grows to $103,182 for Saturday Noon First Post for 11-Race Program MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved Friday at Gulfstream Park West, growing the carryover jackpot to $103,182.09 for Saturday’s 11-race program. Two...
Posted On 24 Nov 2018
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Churchill Barn Notes: Friday Nov. 23rd

By Darren Rogers —- LANERIE VAULTS BACK INTO CONTENTION TO BE FALL MEET LEADING RIDER WITH FOUR-WIN THURSDAY LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Nov. 23, 2018) – Veteran jockey Corey Lanerie leapt back into contention to defend his Fall Meet leading rider title at Churchill Downs with...
Posted On 24 Nov 2018
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FAIR GROUNDS KEY DATES TO KNOW: 147th THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON

By Ryan Martin —- KEY DATES TO KNOW: 147th THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON NEW ORLEANS (November 14, 2018) – The 147th Thoroughbred Racing Season at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is approaching, with Opening Day scheduled for Thursday, November 15 with a 12:30 p.m. first...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
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FRESH FACES, FAIR GROUNDS FAVORITES RETURN IN FORMIDABLE JOCKEY AND TRAINER COLONIES

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (November 14, 2018) – Live Thoroughbred racing is set to return in New Orleans for the 147th time, as Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will open for the start of the Thoroughbred racing season on Thursday, Nov. 15 with a 12:30 p.m. first...
Posted On 15 Nov 2018
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