Barn Notes

By Lynne Snierson —- DAMON’S MOUND IS A DEFINING MOMENT FOR THE LOVES OLDSMAR, FL- Cliff Love has been around a lot of good horses in his 71 years but none is as dear to his him as his sixth generation homebred Damon’s Mound. “This horse is a miracle. He’s a beautiful...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Kinnon LaRose era is about to begin at Oaklawn. The Tom Amoss era is about to end at Oaklawn. LaRose is scheduled to make his training debut Thursday when he saddles My Noble Knight in the second race, a $50,000...

By Amy Owens —- TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet begins Friday and runs through Friday, April 24. First post every day is 1 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed for racing on Easter, April 5. Every race during the Spring Meet will be streamed live and at no...

By Lynne Snierson —- SUNSHINE STATE-BREDS RADIATE IN FLORIDA CUP 23 DAY STAKES AT TAMPA BAY DOWNS OLDSMAR, FL-– The 23rd edition of the Florida Cup showcasing the Sunshine State’s breeding and racing industry was presented at Tampa Bay Downs on Sunday and horses...

By Amy Owens —- SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet begins Friday and runs through Friday, April 24. First post every day is 1 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed for racing on Easter, April 5. On Tuesday, post positions will be drawn for the 102nd running of the...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Sunday, March 29, 2026 Reached by phone roughly an hour after Renegade’s sparkling Arkansas Derby victory late Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher said he only had a minute to talk because Arizona’s basketball...