Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- JOCKEY FRANKIE DETTORI ON STAR LIST FOR STAKES-LADEN FESTIVAL CARD OLDSMAR, FL. – The stars are set to shine Saturday during Festival Day 45 at Tampa Bay Downs. Triple Crown prospects Chancer McPatrick and Hill Road, both trained by Chad Brown, and trainer...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, March 6, 2025 Anticipating Zero Sugar’s career debut, Hot Springs owner Staton Flurry said he was excited to see the Twirling Candy colt entered in a maiden special weight sprint for 3-year-olds last month at Oaklawn. Then,...

By Mike Henry —- (PHOTO OF NO. 6 OWEN ALMIGHTY FINISHING SECOND TO JOHN HANCOCK IN SAM F. DAVIS STAKES COURTESY SV PHOTOGRAPHY) OWEN ALMIGHTY TRIES TO LEAVE OLDSMAR FANS WITH GLORIOUS MEMORIES OLDSMAR, FL. – It could be argued that 3-year-old colt Owen Almighty has been the...

By David Joseph —- Burnham Square; Ryan Thompson Photo GULFSTREAM TODAY 3.5.25 Burnham Square Headed to Blue Grass after FOY Disappointment Blueberry Hill Makes Awaited Return in Thursday Feature Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $75,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Trainer Gary “Red Dog” Hartlage’s one-horse stable will soon become a no-horse stable. Hartlage said Sunday morning that the 2024-2025 Oaklawn meeting will be his last, ending a 45-year career highlighted by...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Sunday, March 2, 2025 No. 1 is still No. 1, at least to start. Thorpedo Anna, the 2024 Horse of the Year, is scheduled to break from the rail in her 4-year-old debut, the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares at 1...