By Dave Wedge —- Prized colt to resume training next week LOUISVILLE, Ky. April 24, 2018 – Phoenix Thoroughbreds, Ltd., announces today that Gronkowski, a prized 3-year colt, will resume training next week in preparation for its U.S. debut at the Belmont Stakes, scheduled...
By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Monday, April 23, 2018) – Record-setting Arkansas Derby (G1) and Rebel Stakes (G2) days contributed to an – 11% increase in total handle during Oaklawn’s recently concluded 2018 live season. An estimated crowd of 64,500 turned out April...
By Kathryn Parrish —- CHURCHILL DOWNS NAMES TIM BRYANT DERBY CITY GAMING PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER AHEAD OF FALL 2018 OPENING Final beam placed at Louisville historical racing machine facility Tim Bryant LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Churchill Downs announced today the hiring of...
By Rick Francis —- Race 10) 1&1/8th Mile. G2 Wood Memorial S.PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS. Grade II. Purse $750,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS Post Time: ( 5:55)/ 4:55/ 3:55/ 2:55 ADVANCED FORECAST: Chance Rain, High 43 Low 33 5) Enticed (McLaughlin/Alvarado); Kentucky Jockey Club...
By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland Adjusts Spring Meet Opening Saturday Schedule In Preparation for Race-Day Afternoon LEXINGTON, KY (April 5, 2018) – Due to the threat of inclement weather, Keeneland is adjusting the morning schedule for its Spring Meet opening Saturday, April 7,...
By Mike Willman —- ‘WE’LL RUN HERE,’ SAYS BAFFERT AS TOP PROSPECT JUSTIFY IS COMMITTED TO SATURDAY’S GRADE I, $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY BUDDING SUPERSTAR SET TO TAKE ON BOLT D’ORO & OTHERS AT 1 1/8 MILES IN THIRD START ARCADIA, Calif. (April 2, 2018)—Bob Baffert,...
By Ryan Martin —- BLACK GOLD CARRYOVER REACHES $118,980 INTO CLOSING DAY WITH A MANDATORY PAYOUT NEW ORLEANS (March 30, 2018) – A pair of lofty carryover pools on wagers with mandatory closing day payouts will wet the appetite of horseplayers nationwide at Fair Grounds Race...
By Mike Willman —- TOP DERBY PROSPECTS BOLT D’ORO & MCKINZIE EACH WORK IN PREPARATION FOR REMATCH IN GRADE I, $1 MILLION SANTA ANITA DERBY ON APRIL 7; ‘BOLT’ GOES HALF MILE IN 47 FLAT, WHILE MCKINZIE GOES FIVE FURLONGS IN 59.40 SANTA ANITA DERBY WINNER TO GET 100...
Mark Connor —- NEW ORLEANS (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – Nearing the culmination of its 146th Thoroughbred racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has set the stage for an amazing day of high-class horse racing and social engagement. A strong field of ten...
