Barn Notes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Like Father, Like Daughter: Merneith Wins Oaklawn Debut It wasn’t a major Kentucky Derby prep, but Merneith one upped her famous daddy last Sunday at Oaklawn when the 3-year-old filly broke her maiden by 10 ¼ lengths in the 10th race. Merneith became the...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, April 23, 2020) – Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today that it must delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downs Racetrack and the auxiliary training center Trackside to at least Tuesday, May 5....

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Storm the Court; Benoit Photos Champion Storm the Court Confirmed for Arkansas Derby Southern California-based trainer Peter Eurton said Tuesday afternoon that he plans to have two entrants in the $750,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) May 2 at Oaklawn, including...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Wells Bayou and Warrior’s Charge Work for Cox Two accomplished runners for trainer Brad Cox recorded workouts on an overcast Sunday morning at Oaklawn, including Louisiana Derby winner and Arkansas Derby candidate Wells Bayou. Wells Bayou breezed in...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Morrison barn ready to hit the ground running G2 Remsen-winner Shotski back in training; NY-bred Ilchester Cheetah under consideration for $100K Bachelor at Oaklawn Notables on the Belmont work tab ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer John Morrison is keeping...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Farmington Road and Taishan Targeting Arkansas Derby; Mr. Big News Undecided The top three finishers in last Saturday’s $200,000 Oaklawn Stakes receive automatic berths into the Arkansas Derby. While next-race plans are pending for the winner, Mr. Big...