Barn Notes

By Kevin Kerstein —- LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, June 5, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Bobby’s Wicked One was made the 9-5 favorite for Saturday’s $100,000 Aristides presented by Woodford Reserve (Grade III) and when he leaves the gate, 33-year-old Miguel Mena will be in the...

By Amy Gregory —- LEXINGTON, KY (June 5, 2020) – Keeneland today released the Condition Book for its five-day Summer Meet at Keeneland, to be held Wednesday, July 8 through Sunday, July 12. The Condition Book is available online at Keeneland.com/racing or by clicking her...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs will reopen The Silks Poker Room on Sunday, June 14. The room will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-2 a.m. for all poker games and tournament play. Simulcast wagering will not be offered. It will return once Grandstand...

By Kevin Kerstein —- Anne M. Eberhardt Photo LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Thursday, June 4, 2020) – Veteran trainer Wayne Catalano exuded passion and animation when he described Susan Moulton’s three-time winner Manny Wah as the now 4-year-old colt will get his chance to breakthrough...

By Kevin Kerstein —- Dale Romans; Anne M. Eberhardt Photo LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, May 31, 2020) – Dale Romans has spent 931 days as the all-time leading trainer at Churchill Downs and as Steve Asmussen quickly closes on his record, Romans is enjoying his time on top while...

By Keith McCalmont —- Fauci set for highly-anticipated debut in Opening Day maiden sprint Mystic Guide returns in loaded Thursday allowance tilt at Belmont Come Dancing on course for Grade 3 Vagrancy Belmont spring/summer Week 1 Stakes probables ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer...