Barn Notes

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Baker barn busy at bustling Belmont Handal ships and wins at Oaklawn with New York-bred Timely Tradition Notables on the Belmont work tab ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Charlton Baker said he is keeping his 30-horse barn fit and ready to race during the...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Wells Bayou Running for the Home Team Wells Bayou is running in a Derby on the first Saturday in May, just not the one at Churchill Downs. But for his local owners, the second division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) is the next best thing. “We would...

By Amy Gregory —- Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton Announce Changes in Medication Policies for All Horse Sales LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2020) – Officials from Keeneland Association and Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. today announced restrictions on the use of non-steroidal...

By Mike Henry —- STATE GRANTS REQUEST FOR 12 EXTRA DAYS, THROUGH MAY 30 OLDSMAR, FL. – Two months ago, plans already were underway to welcome 10,000 or more fans to Tampa Bay Downs this Saturday for a 12-race card, followed by the simulcast of the 146th Kentucky Derby...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Martin Garcia; Oaklawn Photos Garcia Teams with Baffert for Saturday’s Stakes Jockey Martin Garcia had a memorable Sunday at Oaklawn, and it included more than picking up two live mounts in upcoming major stakes races for Southern California-based...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Improbable Works Toward Oaklawn Handicap Grade 1 winner Improbable completed major preparations for the $600,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses at 1 1/8 miles May 2 with a 5-furlong workout over a fast track Sunday morning at Oaklawn for Hall of...