Barn Notes

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 The staggering numbers, lately sentimental, continue to pile up at Oaklawn for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen. Asmussen ($1,020,890) became the first trainer at the 64-day split season to reach $1 million in...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Drexel Hill, who finished a determined second to Good Cheer in last year’s Longines Kentucky Oaks, heads a six-horse field for Saturday’s $125,000 Wayward Lass Stakes for fillies and mares 4-years-old-and-upward at Tampa Bay Downs. The 42nd...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse did it again Saturday at Oaklawn, padding his glowing resume with a 1-2 finish in the $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes for 3-year-olds. Strategic Risk beat stablemate Silent Tactic by ...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Before running Book’em Danno in the 2024 Boutique Group Saudi Derby for 3-year-olds in Riyadh, Tampa Bay Downs trainer Derek Ryan received an offer from Prince Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud to move to Saudi Arabia to train a string of his...

Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Paladin points to G2 Risen Star; Ottinho, Schoolyardsuperman possible for Listed $200K Withers Dazzling Dame earns 91 BSF for $150K Busanda My World impressive in Jerome victory Lucille Ball earns 103 BSF in comeback score OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Five-time...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, JAN 4, 2026 ECLIPSE AWARDS: SUPER CORREDORA AMONG 9 SA-BASED FINALISTS SANTA YNEZ, GIII LAS FLORES RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND SYNTHETIC TRAINING TRACK PROVING VALUE AMID RAINSTORMS RACING RESUMES THURSDAY WITH MAKEUP CARD; JAN. 15 ADDED...