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By Joe Kristufek —- Hodges Photograph Geroux Scores 2,000th Career North American Win on Thursday at Fair Grounds · Scintillating sprinter Strobe faces Tulane Tryst in Friday’s feature · Rivelli reports on Two Phil’s plans coming out of bold second in Lecomte New Orleans,...

By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Ahead of his participation on Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Day program, international star Frankie Dettori rode Wednesday at Gulfstream Park for the first time since 2020. Dettori set the pace aboard Union Dolly...

By David Joseph —- Proxy; Coady Photgraphy Godolphin Primed for Big Week with Eclipse Awards, Pegasus Day G1 Clark Winner Proxy Becoming ‘Horse We Though He Could Be’ HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Godolphin LLC can win big even before running its homebred Proxy in the $3 million...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Exercise rider Daniel Quintero, 19, died as a result of a training accident this morning at Tampa Bay Downs. The entire racetrack community expresses its condolences to his family members and friends. Tampa Bay Downs will observe a moment of...

NTRA Communications —- LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2023) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB) today announced the finalists for the 2022 Eclipse Awards, recognizing excellence in...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Photo of Star Guitar: Hodges Photography New Orleans, La (December 9, 2022) – This Saturday, Dec 10 will mark the 32nd edition of Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. Beginning in 1991, the best horses, jockeys, and trainers...