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Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Saturday, April 18, 2026 Next-race plans are pending for sparkling Apple Blossom Handicap winner Claret Beret, her Florida-based trainer, Saffie Joseph...

By Amy Owens —- SATURDAY, APRIL 18 The Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 24. First post every day is 1 p.m. ET. Click here for Keeneland’s 2026 Media Guide. Every race during the Spring Meet will be streamed live and at no charge on Keeneland.com and broadcast live on...

By Tampa Bay Media —- Paco Lopez returns to Tampa and immediately wins the Martin’s Italian Restaurant Jockey of the Month award Veteran jockey Paco Lopez has been a semi-regular rider at Tampa Bay Downs over the years. Based in South Florida during the winter time, he’s...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, April 17, 2026 Journalism lost the first two rounds to Sovereignty, but those matches were in 2025. Round 3 is Saturday at Oaklawn when the...

Stakes Advance – Bathhouse Row; Valley of Vapors Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, April 17, 2026 $200,000 Bathhouse Row Stakes – Saturday, April 18 Western Warrior tries to become a...

By Amy Owens —- FRIDAY, APRIL 17 The Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 24. First post every day is 1 p.m. ET. Click here for Keeneland’s 2026 Media Guide. Every race during the Spring Meet will be streamed live and at no charge on Keeneland.com and broadcast live on...

Stakes Advance – Oaklawn Handicap (G2) Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, April 17, 2026 $1,250,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) – Saturday, April 18 Reigning Horse of the Year Sovereignty, 2025...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Thursday, April 16, 2026 The first of the “Big Three” to commit was White Abarrio and his connections never wavered on that commitment. Roughly two months...

By Amy Owens —- THURSDAY, APRIL 16 The Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 24. First post every day is 1 p.m. ET. Click here for Keeneland’s 2026 Media Guide. Every race during the Spring Meet will be streamed live and at no charge on Keeneland.com and broadcast live on...