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By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo Joe Bravo Returns to Gulfstream Park Winner’s Circle Jersey Joe, David Fawkes Team Up Again for Race 3 Win HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –Jockey Joe Bravo has enjoyed a history of success on David Fawkes-trained horses at Gulfstream Park and...

By Amy Gregory —- Kentucky Derby Winner Rich Strike Consigned as a Stallion Prospect to Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Nov. 9, 2023) – Keeneland announced today that Rich Strike, winner of the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) Presented by Woodford...

NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll – November 6, 2023 Cody’s Wish held off National Treasure to repeat as the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner. Photo: Benoit Photos Week 41 of the 2023 NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll conducted by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), covering...

By Rick Francis —- SATURDAY SANTA ANITA Race 3) 1 Mile. Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD Post Time: 2:30/ 1:30/12:30/(11:30) 3) Cody’s Wish (Mott/Alvarado); a perfect 7-for-7 at the distance. Rebounded...

By Rick Francis —- Race 5) 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS Post Time: 5:00/ 4:00/ 3:00/( 2:00) 11) Slider (Sadler/Berrios); winner of two straight, the last a blistering score here; workouts just as...

By Kevin Kilroy —- New Orleans, La (Oct. 30, 2023) – There’s a compelling addition to the jockey colony at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. His name is Ben Curtis. Those who follow international racing, especially in England, know that journeyman rider Ben Curtis has...