Barn Notes

By Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Santana Jr. Back at Oaklawn The trademark smile remains, but jockey Ricardo Santana’s return to Oaklawn comes with some notable changes since the 2021-2022 meeting began last December. Now 30, Santana said he’s no longer...

By David Joseph —- Luis Saez; Gulfstream Photo Undefeated Avow Faces Open Company in Wednesday Feature Defending Championship Meet Titlist Saez Wins 5 Sunday Wednesday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $350,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — Bass Stables LLC’s Avow, a...

by Robert Yates —- Photo Credit: Coady Photography Moquett Wins 300th Race at Oaklawn Trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs became just the 14th trainer in history to reach 300 career victories at Oaklawn when he saddled Spurrier to win Saturday’s fifth race. Moquett, 51,...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Betsy Blue garners 91BSF for Garland of Roses victory Hot Peppers targets G1 La Brea Venti Valentine could deliver early Christmas present for NY Final Furlong partners in $100K Bay Ridge Apprentice rider Madison Olver wins first race of career OZONE...

By David Joseph —- O’Connor, Simplification Breeze for Harlan’s Holiday (G3) $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) Goal for Both Horses HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Fernando Vine Ode’s O’Connor tuned up for a much-anticipated start in the Dec. 31 Harlan’s Holiday Saturday morning,...

By Robert Yates —- Tyler’s Tribe to Get Rest After Advent Third Iowa-bred sensation Tyler’s Tribe, who finished third as the heavy favorite in the $150,000 Advent Stakes for 2-year-olds Friday at Oaklawn, will receive a 30-day break after bleeding during the 5 ½-furlong...