Bob Hill – Handicapping

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, March 15, 2020) – With the unfortunate announcement Sunday afternoon that two people have tested positive for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Garland County, Oaklawn has made...

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview —- This is week two of my rankings for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in May. I’ve added two new ones and dropped another and that makes 11 colts and I’ll explain why when I get to that...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby to Run as Scheduled on March 21 NEW ORLEANS, LA., (March 13, 2020) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19, all live races beginning immediately through the...

By Bob Hill Tracksideview Feature Writer —- Just how strange is it to watch horses compete for prize money and Derby entry points without spectators in the stands to cheer them on? We’re finding out this week as the impact of coronavirus precautions touch even the prep...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- HOT SPRINGS, AR (Thursday, March 12, 2020) – As the only professional sports franchise in Arkansas and in the best interest of our patrons, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort has decided to run all races this weekend without onsite spectators. These...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby possible released Saturday’s Louisiana Derby draw open to the public NBCSN to broadcast Louisiana Derby & Fair Grounds Oaks live OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY Risen Star division two winner Modernist...

By Mike Henry —- TAMPA BAY DOWNS ANNOUNCES STEPS TO MINIMIZE CORONAVIRUS RISK OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs has announced a number of proactive steps to ensure the health and safety of patrons, employees and horsemen during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak and beyond....

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Nadal Settling in at Oaklawn with Help from another Hall of Fame Trainer With Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas initially in tow, Nadal galloped approximately 1 1/8 miles in his first appearance over the Oaklawn surface after arriving early Wednesday...