Barn Notes

Stable Notes July 30, 2026 Jim Charvat —- GOLD PHOENIX IN GOOD ORDER, EYES NEXT MONTH’S DEL MAR ‘CAP Gold Phoenix is a unique Thoroughbred. Not only does he win big races but he continues to do it at an age when most horses are retired from racing and enjoying a second...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, July 30, 2026 Oaklawn’s two leading 2026 Kentucky Derby candidates are scheduled to return to action Saturday at Saratoga in the $500,000 G2-Jim...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Millionaire multiple Oaklawn stakes winner Counting Stars continues to build a championship resume. Counting Stars moved to the...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Sunday, July 26, 2026 Saratoga Race Course Notes Casse “amazed” by Counting Stars and her dominant G1 CCA Oaks triumph Dual Classic winner Golden Tempo turns in first breeze at the Spa “Quicker the right way:” White Abarrio breezes sharp half-mile for...

Stable Notes July 25, 2026 By Jim Charvat —- JOE HARPER TO STEP DOWN AS DEL MAR CEO AT THE END OF THE YEAR It’s the end of era at Del Mar. After decades of leadership and innovation, Joe Harper has decided to step aside from his day-to-day role as Chief Executive Officer of...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Saturday, July 25, 2026 Saratoga Race Course Notes Magnitude works five furlongs for G1 Whitney European raider Survie ships in for G2 Glens Falls with an eye on G1 Christophe Clement Turf Sovereignty, Baeza breeze at Saratoga for G1 Whitney Renegade,...