Barn Notes

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Outside trainer Kenny McPeek’s barn Monday morning at Oaklawn, jockey Francisco Arrieta and his agent, Cody Autrey, spent several minutes discussing the stock market. The animated conversation was appropriate...

By Mike Henry —- LA CARA WINNING THE SUNCOAST STAKES COURTESY SV PHOTOGRAPHY OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs form held up exceptionally well at Keeneland the last two days (until it didn’t), reminding many Thoroughbred fans why top horsemen bring their best runners here in...

By Amy Owens —- MONDAY, APRIL 7 – CENTRAL BANK ASHLAND DAY Due to severe weather and significant rainfall in Central Kentucky, Keeneland rescheduled the opening race days of its 15-day Spring Meet. The race card originally scheduled for Friday, April 4 – which includes the...

By David Joseph —- Jockey Jaramillo a Fast Winner on Return from Dubai Captures Sunday Opener After Golden Shaheen Runner-Up Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $625,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – After being narrowly beaten in Saturday’s $2 million Golden Shaheen...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Sunday, April 6, 2025 Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna is among seven older fillies and mares entered in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) Saturday at Oaklawn. The 1 1/16-mile Apple Blossom headlines a 12-race card...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 2025 SANTA ANITA DERBY WINNER JOURNALISM BENOIT PHOTO JOURNALISM DOING WELL DAY AFTER GI SANTA ANITA DERBY WIN SANTA ANITA DERBY DAY HANDLE, ATTENDANCE POSTS GAINS MANDATORY PAYOUTS SUNDAY, CLOSING DAY OF CLASSIC MEET WORKS: NYSOS...