Barn Notes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested; Coady Photography Uncontested Headed to Southwest Stakes After splashing to a record-breaking victory in his 3-year-old debut, Uncontested will be pointed to the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 20 at Oaklawn, trainer Wayne Catalano said....

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 17, 2017) – Keeneland announced today that Barbara Banke’s Stonestreet has become the signature sponsor of the Spring Meet’s Lexington (G3), to be held Saturday, April 15. Purse money for the Lexington will increase in 2017 from $150,000...

By Ed Golden —- • ARROGATE LOOKS GOOD AFTER PEGASUS BREEZE • EDWIN MALDONADO RETURNS TO WINNER’S CIRCLE • KOBE’S BACK WORKS FOR THE GRADE I TRIPLE BEND ARROGATE COULD WORK AT SANTA ANITA AGAIN SUNDAY, IF . . . Despite curve balls thrown at him by the weatherman, Arrogate...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Whitmore Impressive in Sunday’s Victory Following his 2 ¾-length victory in Sunday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, 4-5 favorite Whitmore posed briefly in front of the main infield tote board as if to admire his time. It was fast. Really fast. Whitmore, under...

By Ed Golden —- • FINEST CITY WORKS FOR THE SANTA MONICA • MEGAHERTZ IS REMEMBERED BY ALEX SOLIS • NEXTDOORNEIGHBOR STILL LOOKS LIKE A ‘10’ • UNIQUE BELLA’S DRILL HAS TRAINER HAPPY FINEST CITY ‘FIT’ FOR GRADE II SANTA MONICA Finest City, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Filly...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Major stakes days and special events start popping at a rapid-fire rate on Saturday, when Tampa Bay Downs holds its annual Skyway Festival Day program. A collection of talented 3-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will be in the spotlight...