Bob Hill – Handicapping

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview Catching Freedom; Hodges Photography TRINITY, Fla. – Catching Freedom came the widest of all off the second turn to storm down the long stretch at Fair Grounds in New Orleans to win the Grade 2 Louisiana Derby on March 23. The son...

2By Kevin Kilroy —- New Orleans, La (March 23, 2024) – Settling back to last early on in the 111th $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2), Albaugh Family Stables’ Catching Freedom rallied down the center of the track and outkicked fellow closer Honor Marie by one...

By David Joseph —- Speed Runner Represents Pletcher in Saturday’s Private Terms Laurel-Loving Inveigled Narrow Favorite in Wide-Open 3YO Race LAUREL, MD – Spreading out his talented group of 3-year-olds in prep races around the country, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher...

Friday, March 22, 2024 Compiled by Robert Yates For Immediate Release Trainer John Ortiz and Arkansas owner John Ed Anthony continue to reach career milestones together. Ortiz recorded his 100th Oaklawn victory March 9 when Black Apple, campaigned by Anthony’s Shortleaf Stable,...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today 3.22.24 Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $650,000 Curlin Florida Derby Post Position Draw Saturday Jockey Poster Giveaway Saturday to Benefit PDJF HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Saturday’s 20-cent Rainbow 6 pool is expected to grow to an...

By Bob Hill, TSV writer Louisiana Derby G2 – 1-3/16 miles at Fair Grounds The success of horses exiting the Louisiana Derby and heading to the Kentucky Derby has gone in a positive direction in recent years. Fair Grounds is both the winter home of some top connections and a...

By Rick Francis —- A mild day with sunny skies are forecast for the 111th Running of the Grade II Louisiana Derby. Morning line favorite Track Phantom will look to solidify his Derby contender status, this time over what will be a fast and dry surface. A full field of...

By Mike Henry —- SUNDAY’S FLORIDA CUP DRAWS 45 SET TO VIE FOR $660,000 IN PURSE MONEY OLDSMAR, FL. – A talented collection of 45 state-breds will compete for stakes glory and the lion’s share of the purse money on Sunday’s 21st annual Florida Cup Day card, featuring six...

Compiled by Robert Yates For Immediate Release Yes, Rocket Can. After a disappointing Oaklawn debut, Rocket Can returned to the winner’s circle for the first time in more than a year in Saturday’s 10th race for jockey Flavien Prat, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and owner Frank...