Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- SHERMAN SURMOUNTS OBSTACLES TO WIN AS A TRAINER AND A JOCKEY OLDSMAR, FL. – Every day spent with horses is a learning experience for Alexandra Sherman, an apprentice jockey in her first season at Tampa Bay Downs. But she’s discovered more about herself than...

By Amy Owens —- FRIDAY, APRIL 11 First post during the Spring Meet is 1 p.m. ET except for the April 25 closing day, when the first race is at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate the Keeneland April Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale after the races. *************************...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Thursday, April 10, 2025 Millionaire multiple stakes winner Skelly bids for his ninth consecutive Oaklawn victory in Friday’s featured ninth race, a six-furlong $131,000 allowance for older horses. A swift 6-year-old gelded son of...

By David Joseph —- Morelos Longshot Players’ Favorite during Championship Meet Under-the-Radar Jockey Provides Healthy Returns on Investments Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $625,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – With the likes of Irad Ortiz Jr., Luis Saez, Tyler...

By David Joseph —- Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $625,000 Thursday Countdown for Sunday’s Mandatory Payout Underway Undefeated Sweet Treasure Favored for Sequence Feature HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool is expected to grow to an estimated...

Racing Press Release Compiled by Robert Yates Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Outside trainer Kenny McPeek’s barn Monday morning at Oaklawn, jockey Francisco Arrieta and his agent, Cody Autrey, spent several minutes discussing the stock market. The animated conversation was appropriate...