Bob Hill – Handicapping

by Robert Yates —- Lukas Still Looking for Apple Blossom Glory 40 Years After His First Win Thursday marks the 40th anniversary of D. Wayne Lukas’ first career victory at Oaklawn, which means the Hall of Fame trainer could come full circle this weekend at a place he calls...

By Mike Henry —- As he continues his pursuit of 5,000 career victories, jockey Scott Spieth is determined to do things his way. Spieth collected his fourth victory of the current Tampa Bay Downs meet in today’s fifth race with a strong front-running performance by...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Lord Miles registers 93 BSF for 59-1 upset score in G2 Wood Memorial Doppelganger provides Russell, Toledo first G1 win with Carter Handicap triumph Promiseher America stamps her G1 Kentucky Oaks ticket in G3 Gazelle; Funny How...

By Amy Owens —- SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Keeneland is closed for racing today. Racing resumes Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET. ************************* TOYOTA BLUE GRASS WINNER TAPIT TRICE TO HEAD TO CHURCHILL DOWNS NEXT SUNDAY GODOLPHIN RUNNERS ARRIVE FOR GRADE 1 CHALLENGES GALLOPING OUT...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – There was no denying Mayor Dan Saracki had an outstanding time on Oldsmar Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs. Saracki, who was accompanied by his wife Paula and several city officials, cashed a ticket on Oldsmar Cup race winner Denying, at 31-1 the...

by Robert Yates —- Diodoro Reaches 50 Wins at Oaklawn Robertino Diodoro became just the third trainer to reach 50 victories multiple times at an Oaklawn meeting when favored Great Escape won Friday’s ninth race, a $106,000 allowance for older horses at 1 mile. Great Escape...

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- * Joey Freshwater keeps them at bay in G3 Bay Shore * Promiseher America captures G3 Gazelle at 26-1 Doppelganger rallies for upset victory in G1 Carter H. presented by NYRA Bets By Brian Bohl OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Doppelganger forged his own identity on...

By Amy Owens —- Tapit Trice Outduels Verifying to Win $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass LEXINGTON, KY (April 8, 2023) – Whisper Hill Farm and Gainesway Stable’s Tapit Trice edged away from Verifying in deep stretch to win the 99th running of the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1)...

Derby field taking shape Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- TRINITY, Fla. – The last of the major prep races for the 149th Kentucky Derby have been run with Lord Miles blowing up the Wood Memorial at 57-1, Tapit Trice winning the Blue Grass and Practical...