Barn Notes

By Kevin Kilroy —- Neil Howard Returning to Training at Fair Grounds for CamHaven Farms NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 20, 2026) — Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame trainer Neil Howard will return to the training ranks this winter at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, where he will...

Belmont Park Notes  Forever Young continues Breeders’ Cup Classic preparations with half-mile work at Belmont Park Phileas Fogg posts sharp breeze ahead of Breeders’ Cup Classic Scottish Lassie breezes for G1 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Michelle Nevin goes a perfect 3-for-3 on Fall...

NYRA COMMUNICATIONS —- Friday, October 16, 2026 Belmont Park Notes Napoleon Solo continues Breeders’ Cup prep with half-mile breeze G2-winner John the Beer Man to take on Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint; Waralo to bypass Rum Twist on target for G1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies...

Tampa Bay Downs Announces Revisions to 2026-2027 Stakes Schedule By: Elizabeth Swarzman —- TAMPA, Fla. – October 15, 2026 – Tampa Bay Downs has announced revisions to its 2026-2027 stakes schedule, highlighted by the addition of the Grade III Tampa Bay Stakes and the Grade...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 Three Oaklawn-raced horses, including Obliteration for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, are entered in the $350,000 Perryville...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 Jockey Ramon Vazquez, Oaklawn’s leading rider last season, recorded his 4,000th career North American victory (United States and...