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By David Joseph —- Midnight-Soiree;Lauren-King HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Midnight Soiree earned her first stakes success at Gulfstream Park last time out, fighting off a persistent rival through the stretch run to capture the $117,500 Martha Washington Stakes. Trainer Lisa...

By Amy Owens —- $2.1 Million Medaglia d’Oro Colt Headlines Thursday Session as Bullish Market Continues at Keeneland September Sale Book 1 concludes with double-digit increases in business LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 13, 2018) – Amer Abdulaziz’ Phoenix Thoroughbreds paid $2.1...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, Aug. 27, 2018) – John Asher, an iconic and beloved member of the Churchill Downs family and Louisville community, passed away Monday morning after suffering a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Florida. He was 62....

NYRA —- Fact Sheet: 149th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million RUNHAPPY Travers AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE ON Saturday, August 25, 2018 ADMISSION AND GENERAL INFORMATION Admission gates open at 7 a.m. on Travers Day, with a special first post time of 11:35 a.m. Parking gates...

NYRA RELEASE —- Double Pick 6 carryover of $166K set for Wednesday SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – On Monday, the NYRA Bets Late Pick 5 at Saratoga Race Course was taken down by a single winning ticket, triggering a minimum $150,000 payout to one lucky NYRA Bets member. The...

NYRA RELEASE —- WHAT: Travers Week at Saratoga Race Course WHEN: Wednesday, August 22 – Monday, August 27, 2018 WHERE: Saratoga Race Course WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 John’s Call: The afternoon will feature the $100,000 John’s Call for 3-year-olds and up on the...

Debbie Olsen —- SANTA AUTUMN MEET STAKES SCHEDULE UNVEILED IN ADVANCE OF SEPT. 28 OPENER; 26 STAKES OFFERED OVER COURSE OF 22-DAY MEETING; GRADE I FRONTRUNNER STAKES RENAMED IN HONOR OF AMERICAN PHAROAH FIVE GRADE I BREEDERS’ CUP ‘WIN AND YOU’RE IN’ CHALLENGE RACES SET FOR...

NYRA RELEASE —- WHAT: Week #5 at Saratoga Race Course WHEN: Wednesday, August 15 – Monday, August 20, 2018 WHERE: Saratoga Race Course WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 Bolton Landing: The afternoon features a pair of stakes: the $100,000 Bolton Landing for 2-year-old fillies on...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (August 11, 2018) – Sunday’s 8-race card at Arlington International Racecourse will feature a bevy of wagering opportunities with the Jackpot Pick 6, Late Pick 5 and Jackpot High 5 all offering substantial carryovers at the Chicagoland oval. A vexing...

NYRA UPDATE —- Travers Day grandstand general admission available in advance for $10; Clubhouse admission available in limited quantities SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A strong field stacked with the nation’s top 3-year-olds is shaping up for the marquee race of the...