Barn Notes

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Tuesday, April 20, 2021) – Klaravich Stables’ Highly Motivated, runner-up to likely Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality in the Blue Grass Stakes (GII) in his most recent start, made his first appearance on the main track at...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – This time of year, the phrase “and they’re off!” takes on a different and poignant meaning at Tampa Bay Downs. With two weeks left in the 2020-2021 Oldsmar meeting, a few trainers and jockeys have already departed. It’s no small task moving...

By Amy Owens—- SUNDAY, APRIL 18 April 18 and April 21-23 mark the final four days of Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet. First post every day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Use Keeneland.com to watch live coverage of all Keeneland races during the Spring Meet, including interviews with...

By Robert Yates —- Letruska Exits Apple Blossom Victory in Good Shape Letruska will remain at Oaklawn for the next few days before possibly heading to Churchill Downs, her trainer, Fausto Gutierrez, said Sunday morning, roughly 12 hours after the Mexican champion edged...

By Ed Golden —- STABLE NOTES BY ED GOLDEN SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 SADLER ANNOUNCES JOCK CHANGE FOR DERBY TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR VICTOR ESPINOZA DERBY EXPERIENCE BENEFITS TEAM O’NEILL HARVEST MOON SET FOR SANTA MARGARITA TOC HONORS 1/ST RACING’S BUTLER ROSARIO TO RIDE ROCK...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, KY (Sunday, April 18, 2021) – With less than two weeks remaining until the first Saturday in May, Klaravich Stable’s homebred Highly Motivated, the runner-up to Essential Quality in the $800,000 Blue Grass (Grade II) worked a half-mile in...