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By Matthew Cox —- Cosmic Burst; Oaklawn/Coady Photography Honeybee Winner Cosmic Burst pointing for the Fantasy at Oaklawn in April Cosmic Burst was breezing for the first time since winning the $200,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) for 3-year-old fillies on March 10. The Honeybee...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – While their value to handicappers is arguable, the following fun facts about Florida Cup Day at Tampa Bay Downs are certain to add to racing fans’ enjoyment of Sunday’s 16th annual celebration of the state’s breeding and racing industries....

TSV Staff Selections —- FAIR GROUNDS Race 2) 1m70yds Crescent City Oaks Purse $75,000 FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD, ACCREDITED LOUISIANA BRED. Post Time: 1:57/(12:57)/11:57/10:57 3) Special Blessing has improved in each of her starts; last out win and at the distance. 2)...

By Ryan Martin —- • Lukas Looking For Good Effort From Bravazo In Gr. II Louisiana Derby • Ring Weekend After Another Graded Stakes Win In Gr. II Muniz Memorial • Sharp Opts For New Orleans Ladies Overnight Stakes With Mom’s On Strike LUKAS LOOKING FOR GOOD EFFORT FROM...

By Rick Francis —- Race 8) 1&1/8th Mile. New Orleans H. Grade II. Purse $400,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. $200K Guaranteed $0.50 All Stakes Pick 4 (Races 8-9-10-11) Post Time: 4:39/( 3:39)/ 2:39/ 1:39 The Player (1), Bradley/Borel; dominated the Grade 3...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Colonelsdarktemper Eyeing Oaklawn Handicap Major stakes winner Colonelsdarktemper is under consideration for the $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap (G2) for older horses April 14 at Oaklawn, trainer Jinks Fires of Hot Springs said Friday morning. Owned by auto...

By Ryan Martin —- • Good Samaritan Returns To Action In Gr. II New Orleans Handicap • Dark Templar Takes Big Jump For Gr. II Louisiana Derby • Cox Sends Arklow, Mr. Misunderstood For Gr. II Muniz Memorial GOOD SAMARITAN RETURNS TO ACTION IN GR. II NEW ORLEANS HANDICAP...

By Mike Willman —- Itsinthepost; Zoe Metz Photo FRENCH-BRED ITSINTHEPOST LOOMS STANDOUT IN SATURDAY’S GRADE II, $200,000 SAN LUIS REY STAKES AT 1 ½ MILES ON TURF; COLONIST, RESPONSIBLEFORLOVE BOTH LEND DEPTH TO 10-HORSE FIELD ARCADIA, Calif. (March 21, 2018)—French-bred...

Mark Connor —- NEW ORLEANS (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – Nearing the culmination of its 146th Thoroughbred racing season, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has set the stage for an amazing day of high-class horse racing and social engagement. A strong field of ten...