Saez Stands Out by Wins, Earnings, to be Named Jockey of the Week

A week after he scored an impressive seven wins in one day at Gulfstream, Luis Saez returned as the leading rider by number of wins and earnings to be named Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for January 29 – February 4, 2018. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding...
Posted On 06 Feb 2018
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Baffert Becomes the Hunter in Pegasus World Cup (G1)

Santa Anita Pressbox Release —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA – While it is the same race and same venue, the circumstances are different this year for trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith in Saturday’s $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park....
Posted On 26 Jan 2018
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Keeneland Sales and Racing Represented by Numerous 2017 Champions

By Amy Owens —- Seven champions are alumni of Keeneland sales LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 26, 2018) – Keeneland congratulates the 2017 champions of Thoroughbred racing announced last night at the 47th Annual Eclipse Awards Ceremony at Gulfstream Park. Seven champions are graduates...
Posted On 26 Jan 2018
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Keeneland September Yearling Sale Graduates Headline Top 2-Year-Old Rankings

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland September Yearling Sale Graduates Good Magic, Caledonia Road Headline The Jockey Club’s Top 2-Year-Old Rankings LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 24, 2018) – Keeneland September Yearling Sales graduates and Eclipse Award finalists Good Magic and Caledonia Road...
Posted On 24 Jan 2018
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Keeneland 2018 Spring Meet Offers 16 Stakes Worth Record $4.4 Million

By Amy Owens —- • Click here for horsemen’s information on Keeneland.com. LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 18, 2018) – Keeneland today announced its 2018 Spring Meet will offer 16 stakes worth a season record $4.4 million in purse money. Headlining the meet, to be held April 6-27, are...
Posted On 18 Jan 2018
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OAKLAWN CANCELS THURSDAY’S RACES

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hot Springs, Ark. (Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018) – Oaklawn management has cancelled Thursday’s nine-race card due to frigid temperatures. Central Arkansas has been experiencing near record lows since Monday night and for the safety of the horses and...
Posted On 18 Jan 2018
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HORSE OF THE YEAR FINALIST GUN RUNNER TO LOG HIS FINAL FAIR GROUNDS BREEZE BEOFRE SUNDAY’S FIRST RACE

By Ryan Martin —- Gun Runner; All Photos by Amanda Hodges Weir NEW ORLEANS (January 12, 2018) – Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC’s Grade I Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and finalist for 2017 Horse Of The Year Gun Runner is scheduled to work over the Fair Grounds Race Course &...
Posted On 13 Jan 2018
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Gun Runner To School In Fair Grounds Paddock During 4th Race

By Ryan Martin —- Gun Runner; Lou Hodeges, Jr/Hodges Photography BREEDERS’ CUP CLASSIC WINNER AND HORSE OF THE YEAR FINALIST GUN RUNNER TO SCHOOL IN FAIR GROUNDS PADDOCK DURING THURSDAY’S FOURTH RACE NEW ORLEANS (January 10, 2018) – Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC’s Grade I...
Posted On 10 Jan 2018
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Keeneland: Grade 2 Winner Mrs McDougal Brings $1.6 Million

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a video of Hip 781A, Mrs McDougal, sold for $1.6 million Click here for a video of Hip 533, an American Pharoah yearling colt, sold for $1 million Grade 2 Winner Mrs McDougal Brings $1.6 Million, Tops Vibrant Tuesday at Keeneland January...
Posted On 10 Jan 2018
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- Bolt d’Oro Photo by Zoe Metz/Clockers Corner • ‘BOLT’ GALLOPS TOWARDS THREE-YEAR-OLD DEBUT • McKINZIE IN FINE FETTLE AFTER SHAM STAKES ROMP • QUICK TURNAROUND FOR LASEEN IN THE MEGAHERTZ SAN FELIPE NEW GOAL FOR BOLT D’ORO Mick Ruis holds more than a...
Posted On 08 Jan 2018
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