Barn Notes

By Michael Adolphson —- • Local Hero Gets Chance to Shine in Risen Star • Majestic Quality and Dalmore Add to Desormeaux Invasion • Well-Regarded Redesdale Returns in Friday Feature • Jenda’s Agenda Adds to Deep 3-Year-Old Filly Ranks • Untrapped Looking to Stay that Way in...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Thoroughbred racing fans have an opportunity to meet some of the track’s top jockeys and horsemen by participating in the 25th annual “Hearts Reaching Out” Golf Tournament, Dinner and Charity Auction on Monday, March 6. The event benefits the...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Petrov Likely to Make Next Start in Rebel Trainer Ron Moquett said Thursday morning that he’s leaning toward running Petrov in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) March 18 at Oaklawn, the final major local prep for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 15....

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Uncontested Likely to Skip Rebel and Wait for Arkansas Derby Uncontested will likely make his next start in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 15 at Oaklawn, co-owner Harry Rosenblum of Little Rock, Ark, said Wednesday morning. Rosenblum said he...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Thoroughbred trainer Kathleen O’Connell believes her success with young horses results, to a great degree, from letting them dictate their own rate of learning. “I’ve worked with kids at summer camps, and they all progress at a different...

By David Joseph —- Practical Joke; Chelsea Durand Photo *G1 Winner Practical Joke Tops 40 Nominees for G2 Fountain of Youth *Multiple Stakes Winners Irish War Cry, Gunnevera, Three Rules Also Nominated *$400,000 Stakes Serves as Final Prep for $1 Million Florida Derby (G2)...