Barn Notes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Petrov to Make Next Start in the Southwest Stakes Lightly raced Petrov will make his next start in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds Feb. 20 at Oaklawn, co-owner/trainer Ron Moquett of Hot Springs said Thursday morning. The colt, in his...

By Michael Adolphson —- • Kathballu Seeks Louisiana Hat Trick, Tops Seven in Big Easy • Hopes High, Realistic for Valadorna’s Seasonal Bow • I’m a Chatterbox, Finley’sluckycharm Highlight Work Tab KATHBALLU SEEKS LOUISIANA HAT TRICK, TOPS SEVEN IN BIG EASY Five D...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Caldwell Gets Meet Off to a Fast Start Danny Caldwell said he’s been battling the flu in recent weeks, but Oaklawn’s three-time defending leading owner isn’t sick of visiting the winner’s circle. Caldwell is off to a fast start at Oaklawn, recording meet...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Preparations are underway for the 25th annual “Hearts Reaching Out” Golf Tournament, Dinner and Charity Auction, to be held Monday, March 6. The event benefits the Race Track Chaplaincy of America—Tampa Bay Downs Division and those...

By Ed Golden —- • GOLDEN STATE GOLDEN AT ECLIPSE AWARDS • CAL-BREDS VIE FOR $1 MILLION ON SATURDAY • CHAMP FINEST CITY EYES GRASSY BUENA VISTA GOLDEN STATE GLITTERS AT ECLIPSE AWARDS The Golden State was never more golden than it was Saturday night, after seven horses that...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Stakes Winner Suddenbreakingnews Set to Return Friday Trainer Donnie K. Von Hemel has waited more than five months to run Suddenbreakingnews. What’s another five days? Suddenbreakingnews is scheduled to make his 4-year-old debut in Friday’s seventh race...