Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – After a recent victory, Wilmer Garcia stopped long enough on his walk back to the jockeys’ room to pose for pictures with fans, then playfully flexed a biceps muscle to demonstrate his hidden strength. No one questions Garcia’s ability to...

By Darren Rogers —- GUNNEVERA MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE ON TRACK AT CHURCHILL DOWNS LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 25, 2017) – Peacock Racing Stables’ Gunnevera, a three-time graded stakes winner and a millionaire in his young career, took his first steps on the main track at...

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland begins the final three days of the Spring Meet on Wednesday. Post time for the first race Wednesday through Friday is 1:05 p.m. ET. On Wednesday, Keeneland will offer a Pick 6 carryover of $13,950 and a Super High Five carryover of $7,160. • DARING...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hot Springs, AR (Tuesday, April 25, 2017) – Culminating with 62,500 fans turning out to watch champion Classic Empire win the $1 million Arkansas Derby, the 2017 Oaklawn live racing season concluded with nearly a 5% gain in total handle and another...

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland begins the final three days of the Spring Meet on Wednesday. Post time for the first race Wednesday through Friday is 1:05 p.m. ET. The season’s final stakes is the $150,000 Bewitch (G3) on Friday. • KENTUCKY DERBY CANDIDATE GIRVIN JOGS IN ADVANCE...

By Brian Bohl/Najja Thompson —- Ortiz, Jr. captures Big A spring meet crown; Rice, Rodriguez split training titles; four-way tie for owners OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Irad Ortiz, Jr. added another riding crown to his resume, securing the Aqueduct Racetrack 2017 spring meet...