Keeneland: Eight opening-weekend stakes worth a combined $2.75 million

By Amy Owens —- Click here for the Keeneland Opening Weekend microsite, including complete lists of nominees and past performances Breeders’ Cup Winners Caledonia Road and Rushing Fall Headline Stellar Roster of Nominations for Opening Weekend of Keeneland’s 2018 Spring...
Posted On 27 Mar 2018
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FUN FACTS TO TIDE YOU OVER IN COUNTDOWN TO FLORIDA CUP XVI

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – While their value to handicappers is arguable, the following fun facts about Florida Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs are certain to add to racing fans’ enjoyment of Sunday’s 16th annual celebration of the state’s breeding and racing industries....
Posted On 25 Mar 2018
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FAIR GROUNDS: GII MUNIZ, NEW ORLEANS HANDICAP PREVIEWS

By Ryan Martin —- SYNCHRONY TAKES ON A HANDFUL OF INVADERS FOR GRADE II MUNIZ MEMORIAL HANDICAP; GOOD SAMARITAN AND THE PLAYER SQUARE OFF IN GRADE II NEW ORLEANS HANDICAP NEW ORLEANS (March 19, 2018) – Pin Oak Stable’s Synchrony made a successful return to the races in last...
Posted On 19 Mar 2018
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Rebel and Azeri Stakes Notes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Friday, March 16, 2018 Zayat Stables Hoping to Follow a Familiar Path in Rebel Stakes Justin Zayat said job requirements will keep him from attending the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds Saturday at Oaklawn. He’ll be watching, though. That’s...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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O’NEILL’S MOPOTISM, MARTIN’S MENDED, D’AMATO’S FAULT & GALLAGHER’S LA FORCE ALL PROMINENT IN GI SANTA MARGARITA STAKES

By Mike Willman —- MOPOTISM Benoit Photo O’NEILL’S MOPOTISM, MARTIN’S MENDED, D’AMATO’S FAULT & GALLAGHER’S LA FORCE ALL PROMINENT IN SATURDAY’S GRADE I, $400,000 SANTA MARGARITA STAKES FOR OLDER FILLIES & MARES AT 1 1/8 MILES FIELD OF 10 DISTAFFERS IN PROSPECT...
Posted On 16 Mar 2018
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Aqueduct Stakes Previews: Heavenly Prize, Stymie

By Heather Pettinger —- New York-bred millionaire Highway Star kicks off 2018 campaign in Heavenly Prize OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Chester and Mary Broman’s multiple graded stakes winner Highway Star will aim to start her 5-year-old campaign on a high note, leading a...
Posted On 08 Mar 2018
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Rachel Alexandra Winner Monomoy Girl, Champion Caledonia Road Lead Nominees to Keeneland’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a list of Central Bank Ashland (G1) nominees Rachel Alexandra Winner Monomoy Girl, Champion Caledonia Road Lead Nominees to Keeneland’s $500,000 Central Bank Ashland LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2018) – The 3-year-old fillies who are the respective...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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Champion Good Magic, Risen Star Winner Bravazo Top Nominees to Keeneland’s $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a list of Toyota Blue Grass (G2) nominees Champion Good Magic, Risen Star Winner Bravazo Top Nominees to Keeneland’s $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY (Feb. 27, 2018) – eFive Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables’ champion Good...
Posted On 28 Feb 2018
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TOP DERBY CANDIDATE BOLT D’ORO WORKS SIX FURLONGS FROM THE GATE IN 1:12 FLAT

By Mike Willman —- BOLT D’ORO WITH CASTELLANO Zoe Metz Photography WITH CASTELLANO ABOARD, TOP DERBY CANDIDATE BOLT D’ORO WORKS SIX FURLONGS FROM THE GATE IN 1:12 FLAT AS HE PREPS FOR SANTA ANITA’S GRADE II, $400,000 SAN FELIPE STAKES AT 1 1/16 MILES ON MARCH 10 SAN...
Posted On 27 Feb 2018
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Aqueduct: Picco Uno, Bee Noteworthy face off in Sunday’s Broadway (NYB)

NYRA RELEASE —- Empire Line looks to stay perfect in Gander (NYB) OZONE PARK, N.Y. – A salty group of filly and mare sprinters will line up for the $100,000 Broadway for 4-years-old and up in one of two New York-bred stakes on Sunday at Aqueduct Racetrack. Trained by...
Posted On 15 Feb 2018
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