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Wednesday, Dec.18, 2024 Compiled by Robert Yates When Kent Sweezey visited Oaklawn in 2016, it was a quick business trip. Sweezey, then working for East Coast-based trainer Jimmy Jerkens, accompanied Grade 1 winner Effinex to Hot Springs for the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Saudi Crown; Hodges Photograph Saudi Crown Back at Fair Grounds in the Tenacious Six Pack of Supporting Stakes Carded on Saturday’s “Road to the Derby Kickoff Day” New Orleans, La (Dec. 16, 2024) – Made the 9-5 morning line favorite in Saturday’s $100,000...

By David Joseph —- Joseph Enters 19 for Pegasus Preview Day Program White Abarrio Works for Dec. 28 Mr. Prospector (G3) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. will have a busy day Saturday when Gulfstream’s leading trainer saddles 19 horses on the 11-race...

by Robert Yates Bo still knows the winner’s circle. Making his first start since April, standout Arkansas-bred sprinter Bohemian Bo scored a front-running three-quarter length victory in Friday’s ninth race at Oaklawn, a $134,000 allowance, under Cristian Torres. It was the fifth...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Magnitude To Begin Road to the Derby in Gun Runner New Orleans, La (Dec. 15 2024) – Entries have been drawn for “Road to the Derby Kickoff Day” at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots on Saturday, Dec. 21. Slated as Race 7 of 12, the 4th running of the...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Park Photo Cugino Provides Ortiz 5 Wins Saturday in Tropical Park Derby HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – West Point Thoroughbreds’ Cugino provided jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. with his fifth winner, as well as a stakes sweep, on Saturday’s program at Gulfstream...

By Victor Ryan —- KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER MYSTIK DAN AMONG 94 NOMINEES FOR 6 GRADED STAKES ON OPENING DAY AT SANTA ANITA THURSDAY, DEC. 26 ARCADIA, CA (Dec. 13, 2024)— Reigning Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Full Serrano and Breeders’ Cup...

By David Joseph —- Ryan Thompson Photo GULFSTREAM TODAY 12.13.24 Tyler Gaffalione Notches Career Win No. 2500 John Velazquez Back in Gulfstream Winner’s Circle Irad Ortiz Jr. Rides Four Winners on Friday’s Card Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $500,000...

By Mike Henry —- BILL MOTT FILLY HEADS SATURDAY FTBOA STAKES; MARIN WINS THREE OLDSMAR, FL. – Barring late changes, the stage appears set for a super showdown Saturday afternoon at Tampa Bay Downs. Nic’s Style, a 4-year-old filly whose 4-for-5 record includes a New York...