Barn Notes

By Michael Adolphson —- • Hogy to Shakertown, Declines Dubai Invite • Tom’s d’Etat Nearing Return • Stakes Horses on Work Tab FOREVAMO READY FOR ROUND TWO Brittlyn Stable’s popular multiple graded stakes-placed colt Forevamo did not prove victorious in his 2017 unveiling,...

By Mike Henry —- Todd Pletcher; NYRA File Photo PLETCHER’S PRESENCE LIKELY TO BE FELT ON FESTIVAL DAY OLDSMAR, FL. – The defections of record-setting Sam F. Davis Stakes winner McCraken and Eclipse Award Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Classic Empire have led many observers to...

By David Joseph —- Multiple G2 Winner Mohaymen Prepping for Return at Palm Meadows Elusive Joni Seeks to Continue Turf Success in $75,000 Captiva Island Promising 3-Year-Old Painter’s Rags Recovering from Minor Surgery HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Shadwell Stable’s multiple Grade...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Silver Bullion to Start in Rebel Stakes Lightly raced Silver Bullion will make his next start in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds March 18 at Oaklawn, Hall of Fame trainer D Wayne Lukas said Thursday morning. Ramon Vazquez, Oaklawn’s...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Santana Jr. Set to Resume Riding Friday Four-time Oaklawn riding champion Ricardo Santana is scheduled to resume riding Friday after being cleared by a specialist, the jockey’s agent, Ruben Munoz, said Monday morning. Santana, 24, hasn’t ridden since...

By Mike Willman —- Unique Bella; Zoe Metz Photography • UNIQUE BELLA HEADED TO SANTA ANITA OAKS • STORMY LIBERAL MARCHES ON FOR MILLER • MASTERY WORKS FOR SAN FELIPE • MIDNIGHT STORM DRILLS FIVE FURLONGS FOR BIG ’CAP SUPERSTAR UNIQUE BELLA HEADED TO SANTA ANITA OAKS Jerry...