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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Debut Juvenile Winner Federal Case Brings $650,000 Tuesday at Keeneland November Sale

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 13, 2018) – Federal Case, a 2-year-old son of Gemologist who won his career debut in October at Keeneland, sold for $650,000 to West Bloodstock, agent for Robert and Lawana Low, to be the most expensive horse of Tuesday’s ninth session of...
Posted On 14 Nov 2018
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Luis Saez notches 2,000th victory in North America

By Patrick Kobel —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Jockey Luis Saez reached a milestone Friday at Aqueduct Racetrack, notching his 2,000th win in North America when he rode Y’allcomenow (No. 9) to victory in Race 4, a maiden race at one mile on the inner turf. The...
Posted On 10 Nov 2018
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Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale: Champion Lady Eli Sells for $4.2 Million

By Amy Owens —- Champion Lady Eli Sells for $4.2 Million, My Miss Sophia Brings $4 Million to Top Opening Day of Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 5, 2018) – Champion and five-time Grade 1 winner Lady Eli and Grade 2 winner My Miss Sophia, both in...
Posted On 06 Nov 2018
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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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