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By Darren Rogers/Kevin Kerstein —- Following late Tuesday afternoon arrivals at Churchill Downs from Southern California, a trio of Kentucky Derby 152 hopefuls were on the track on a mild Wednesday morning. Norman Stables and Saints and Sinners’ Santa Anita Derby (GI)...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Trainer Dan Ward has worked for two Hall of Fame trainers. A third is just around the corner after Ward said he’s been tapped by...

By Darren Rogers —- EMERGING MARKET MAKES INITIAL ON-TRACK APPEARANCE FOR DERBY 152; THE PUMA ARRIVES FROM FLORIDA LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) – Klaravich Stables’ undefeated TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (GII) winner Emerging Market made his first on-track...

By Amy Owens —- SUNDAY, APRIL 19 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...

Racing Updates Compiled by Robert Yates Contact: Chris Ho Vice President of Marketing cho@oaklawn.com, 501-623-4411 ext. 4201 Sunday, April 19, 2026 White Abarrio and Sovereignty, the top two finishers in Saturday’s scintillating $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) are headed in...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Elliott awaits first Kentucky Derby mount aboard Right to Party Solitude Dude targets G1 Woody Stephens presented by Mohegan Sun Pashmina taking shot in G1 Kentucky Oaks And One More Time points to G1 Just a Game off Listed...

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...