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By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Chip Honcho Seeks Second Prep Win in Grade 2 Louisiana Derby NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Off a game second in the Risen Star, Chip Honcho looks to add a second Kentucky Derby prep title to his resume in the 113th running of the Grade 2 $1...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026 RISPOLI ON THE MEND FROM BROKEN ANKLE; NO RETURN DATE YET WORKS: INTREPIDO, PAVLOVIAN, USHA AMONG NOTABLES ON TAB CARRYOVERS INCLUDE $32K IN $2 PICK 6; FREE PP’S AVAILABLE TOC CONFORMATION CLINIC SET FOR THIS SATURDAY AT 9 A.M....

By Kevin Kilroy —- Hodges Photography Bella Ballerina, Luv Your Neighbor Set for Rachel Alexandra Rematch in Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks NEW ORLEANS (March 15, 2026) – Godolphin’s multiple graded-stakes winner Bella Ballerina will renew her rivalry with Luv Your Neighbor in...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Saturday, March 14, 2026 Apprentice jockeys continue to find the winner’s circle in 2025-2026 at Oaklawn. Joshua J. Radosevich became the fifth apprentice...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026 GIII SANTA ANA: FAVORITE MRS. ASTOR AT A CROSSROADS WORKS: CHEROKEE NATION RETURNS TO TAB, GI SA DERBY NEXT O’NEILL, JARAMILLO EACH WIN 3 FRIDAY TO CONTINUE BIG MEET $11,950 CARRYOVER IN SATURDAY’S $1 SUNSET PICK 6 CTHF HEALTH...

Stakes Advance – Whitmore (G3); Purple Martin Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Friday, March 13, 2026 OP Stakes Race Preview – Whitmore Stakes (G3) – Saturday, March 14 Already a stakes...

Trainer Jon Arnett named Martin’s Italian Restaurant Trainer of the Month Although it was a slow start this season for veteran trainer Jon Arnett, the barn is starting to pick things up at Tampa Bay Downs. The recent successes with several wins over the last few weeks has...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Friday, March 13, 2026 He’s still got it. John Velazquez became the second-oldest jockey in Oaklawn history to win a seven-figure race when he guided Class President to a nose decision over Silent Tactic in the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2)...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Louisiana Derby Day Graded Stakes Probables Take Shape at Fair Grounds NEW ORLEANS (March 13, 2026) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots’ Louisiana Derby Day program is beginning to take shape from a strong group of nominees targeting the...