Belmont at the Big A: G2 Ruffian, Grade 3 Nerud Stakes Previews

By Mary Eddy —- New York-bred My Mane Squeeze returns to Empire State for G2 Ruffian OZONE PARK, N.Y. – William “Buck” Butler and WinStar Farm’s New York-bred My Mane Squeeze will return to her home state in pursuit of her third graded stakes victory in Saturday’s Grade 2,...
Posted On 06 May 2025
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Preakness 150: Pair of Berths at Stake This Weekend for Preakness 150

By David Joseph —- Pair of Berths at Stake This Weekend for Preakness 150 Laurel’s Federico Tesio, Oaklawn’s Bathhouse Row Saturday BALTIMORE – Nine Triple Crown-nominated horses will be vying this weekend for an automatic berth in the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1), Middle...
Posted On 17 Apr 2025
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Preakness 150: Gosger, Bracket Buster possible for Preakness after 1-2 Lexington Finish

By David Joseph —- Gosger, Bracket Buster possible for Preakness after 1-2 Lexington Finish LEXINGTON — Gosger and Bracket Buster both are possible for the 150th Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico after finishing 1-2 in Saturday’s $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) at...
Posted On 15 Apr 2025
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Gulfstream: Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $525,000 for Sunday’s Card

By David Joseph —- Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $525,000 for Sunday’s Card HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool continued to swell Saturday at Gulfstream Park, where the popular multi-race wager went unsolved for the seventh consecutive racing...
Posted On 06 Apr 2025
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EVANGELINE DOWNS 2025 THOROUGHBRED SEASON OPENS APRIL 4

By Rob Tuel —- EVANGELINE DOWNS 2025 THOROUGHBRED SEASON OPENS APRIL 4 LOUISIANA LEGENDS NIGHT SET FOR JUNE 7 OPELOUSAS, LA –The 2025 Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred season will kick off the 73-night stand on Friday, April 4. First post each night will be scheduled for 5:30pm...
Posted On 02 Apr 2025
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2025.03.28 OP Stakes Advance – AR Derby Day

Stakes Advance – AR Derby Day Compiled by Robert Yates Friday, March 28, 2025 Coal Battle will be chasing history and, likely, another Bob Baffert horse Saturday at Oaklawn in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. No horse has won Oaklawn’s...
Posted On 29 Mar 2025
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2025.03.22 Arkansas Derby Field Set

2025 Arkansas Derby Field Set Compiled by David Longinotti Sunday, March 23, 2025 OAKLAWN BULLETIN Field Drawn for Arkansas Derby (G1) Further details, images and chart to follow HOT SPRINGS (AR) – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s Cornucopian, whose brilliant debut at Oaklawn...
Posted On 23 Mar 2025
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Road to the Kentucky Derby: Jeff Ruby Steaks Selection

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer — Jeff Ruby Steaks G3 Selections Turfway Park – Race 12 1-1/8 miles on Tapeta We’ve reached the time of year in the run-up to the Kentucky Derby where the prep races are stretched out to at least nine furlongs and where the...
Posted On 20 Mar 2025
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Sierra Leone Leads Brown’s Formidable “Louisiana Derby Day” Quartet

ByKevin Kilroy —- Sierra Leone; Hodges Photos Sierra Leone Leads Brown’s Formidable “Louisiana Derby Day” Quartet New Orleans, La (March 18, 2025) – With four entered on Louisiana Derby Day, Chad Brown will look to continue the success he achieved last season at Fair...
Posted On 19 Mar 2025
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Louisiana Derby Day Showcases Best of State with Trio of Stakes

By Kevin Kilroy —- Louisiana Derby Day Showcases Best of State with Trio of Stakes New Orleans, La (March 17, 2025) – A trio of added money events restricted to Louisiana-breds are slated to kick off the Louisiana Derby Day stakes-laden program, led by the $100,000 Crescent...
Posted On 17 Mar 2025
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