Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- NORMALITY? FAR FROM IT, BUT ENTHUSIASM FOR RACING STAYS STRONG OLDSMAR, FL. – Anyone looking for signs of normality at Tampa Bay Downs today should have been within shouting distance of trainer Maria Bowersock during the third race. “Come on, Lucky,”...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Horsemen Praise Oaklawn’s Decision to Continue Live Racing Two high-profile horsemen praised Oaklawn for its decision to continue live racing as venues across the country close because of COVID-19. Keeneland has canceled its spring race meeting (April...

By Darren Rogers —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After consultation with local public health officials, Churchill Downs Racetrack announced today amid public health concerns regarding COVID-19 that it will delay the reopening of its stable areas at both Churchill Downs Racetrack and...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- OAKLAWN TO CLOSE CASINO FOR TWO WEEKS; RACING TO CONTINUE HOT SPRINGS, AR (Sunday, March 15, 2020) – With the unfortunate announcement Sunday afternoon that two people have tested positive for Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in Garland County, Oaklawn has made...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM PARK TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19; RACES TO CONTINUE WITH LICENSED PERSONNEL HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the utmost regard for the safety and well-being of our customers and employees and in following the...

By Grant LaGrange —- Louisiana Derby possible released Saturday’s Louisiana Derby draw open to the public NBCSN to broadcast Louisiana Derby & Fair Grounds Oaks live OVERFLOW FIELD EXPECTED FOR TWINSPIRES.COM LOUISIANA DERBY Risen Star division two winner Modernist...