Brown, Ortiz, Jr., finish atop leaderboard for third consecutive time in earning Belmont fall meet titles

By Brian Bohl —- Klaravich Stables captures owner crown ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Chad Brown (44 wins) and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. (38 victories) both won their third consecutive meet titles as the respective leaders for the 35-day Belmont Park Fall Championship Meet that...
Posted On 29 Oct 2018
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OAKLAWN NAMES NEW WINNER’S CIRCLE IN HONOR OF LARRY SNYDER

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hot Springs, Ark. (Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018) – It’s going to be a season of firsts at Oaklawn in 2019 and among the new additions set to debut when the track opens Jan. 25 is the Larry Snyder Winner’s Circle. For the first time in its 115-year history,...
Posted On 25 Oct 2018
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Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Grows to $71,086; Friday’s Stronach 5 Goes Cross-Country for Four Turf Races

By David Joseph —- MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 carryover jackpot grew to $71,086.88 for Thursday’s program at Gulfstream Park West when the popular multi-race wager went unsolved Wednesday for the eighth consecutive program. Multiple tickets with all six...
Posted On 25 Oct 2018
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Longtime NYRA trainer, former NYTHA president Rick Violette, Jr. passes away at 65

NYRA RELEASE —- ELMONT, N.Y. – Longtime New York Racing Association (NYRA) horseman and former president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) Richard Violette, Jr. passed away this morning in Florida following a lengthy illness. He was 65....
Posted On 22 Oct 2018
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Stronach 5: One Bettor Takes Down $88,286 Stronach 5; Three Carryovers at Gulfstream West

By David Joseph —- LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, the national wager with an industry-low 12-percent takeout, was hit by one bettor Friday for $88,286.90. The winning ticket was 2,4,10,11/7/6/3/5. The Stronach 5 has offered bettors a good return on investment the first...
Posted On 20 Oct 2018
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Stronach 5 All-Star Ticket

By David Joseph —- LAUREL, MD – Friday’s Stronach 5, featuring a $50,000 guaranteed pool and industry-low 12-percent takeout, will feature five races – including three on the turf – from Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream West, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields with...
Posted On 19 Oct 2018
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Stronach 5 (Video) : Friday’s Stronach 5 Includes Three on the Turf

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Stronach 5 Includes Three on the Turf Four Tracks, Five Races, 56 Entries Stronach 5 Preview Show Now Available Video Link LAUREL, MD – The Stronach 5, which has rewarded bettors its first three weeks with strong yields on investment, returns...
Posted On 18 Oct 2018
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FAIR GROUNDS CLUBHOUSE RESERVATIONS OPEN MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

By Mark Connor —- NEW ORLEANS (October 12, 2018) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots will begin taking Clubhouse dining reservations for all live race days except Louisiana Derby Day on Monday, Oct. 15. Fair Grounds is set to open its historic 147th Thoroughbred racing...
Posted On 13 Oct 2018
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DELTA DOWNS SET TO BEGIN 2018-19 THOROUGHBRED SEASON

By Don Stevens —- DIODORO AND POMPELL TOP LIST OF NEW FACES FOR THE 84-DAY MEETING – VINTON, LA. – Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will kick off its 2018-19 Thoroughbred season on Wednesday, October 17. The 84-day stand will feature live racing Wednesdays...
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
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Stronach 5: Friday’s Stronach 5 Opens with Three Turf Races

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Stronach 5 Opens with Three Turf Races $50,000 Guaranteed Pool, Industry-Low 12-Percent Takeout Races from Gulfstream West, Santa Anita & Laurel Five Races and 58 Horses in Approximately 60 Minutes Preview Show & Past Performances Now...
Posted On 11 Oct 2018
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