Oaklawn Park has moved the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3), the $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3), and the $600,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21 based on an extended weather forecast, the Arkansas track announced on social media Feb. 13.
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Nature Strip Takes Lightning Stakes
Gifted horsewoman Jamie Kah arrived on the world stage as a jockey Feb. 13 when she steered the sometimes troublesome Nature Strip to victory in the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes (G1) at Flemington.
NYRA Resumes “Ship & Win” for Fair Hill, Oaklawn
The New York Racing Association Feb. 13 announced the return of a shipping incentive program at Aqueduct Racetrack and Belmont Park for horsemen based at Fair Hill Training Center and Oaklawn Park.
NYRA “Ship & Win” for Fair Hill, Oaklawn to Return
The New York Racing Association Feb. 13 announced the return of a shipping incentive program at Aqueduct Racetrack and Belmont Park for horsemen based at Fair Hill Training Center and Oaklawn Park.
Weather Postpones Feb. 13 Laurel Card Until Feb. 20
Due to a winter storm affecting the Mid-Atlantic region, the scheduled Feb. 13 racing program at Laurel Park featuring the $250,000 Runhappy Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3) and the $250,000 General George Stakes (G3) has been postponed to Feb. 20.
Desormeaux Resumes Riding Feb. 13 After Rib Injury
Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux resumes riding Feb. 13 after recovering from a fractured rib in a one-horse spill at Santa Anita Park Jan. 23.
Churchill Begins Sale of Kentucky Derby Week Tickets
In keeping with their intention to conduct spring racing before paid spectators, Churchill Downs announced Feb. 12 that tickets for Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) week events are now on sale online.
Factor This Looking to Rebound in Fair Grounds Stakes
Factor This is winless in his last two starts after capturing four graded stakes races in 2020.
Shadwell to End Southern Hemisphere Racing, Breeding
Shadwell, one of the world’s biggest racing and breeding operations, is to wind down its interests in the southern hemisphere following a global review of the business.
Shadwell to Disband Racing and Breeding Operations
Shadwell, one of the world’s biggest racing and breeding operations, is to wind down its interests in the southern hemisphere following a global review of the business.
Brexit Brings New Costs on Movement of Horses
The combination of Twitter and Brexit remains a heady brew but trainer Richard Hobson has no regrets after sparking a heated debate when posting an itemized breakdown of the new costs of traveling three horses to France.
Belmont Park to Host 59 Stakes in Spring/Summer Meet
Belmont Park will host 59 stakes worth $16.95 million in purses for its spring/summer meet from April 22-July 11, the New York Racing Association announced Feb. 12.
Oaklawn Park, Turfway Park Cancel Racing Feb. 12
Citing frigid temperatures, Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 12. The cancellation, which followed training also being scrapped that Friday morning, came about an hour before the day’s first race was to begin.
Prevalence Prepares for Second Start at Gulfstream
Prevalence, an 8 1/2-length maiden winner in his debut Jan. 23 at Gulfstream Park, breezed five furlongs in 1:01 Feb. 12 at Palm Meadows Training Center toward a planned second race later this month at Gulfstream.
Handicapping: Senor Buscador the Top Play in Risen Star
Dave Litfin analyzes graded stakes action from around the country.
KY House Approves HHR, Gives Industry Solid Footing
Just a week after legislation protecting HHR games was passed by a Senate committee and six days after it passed the full Senate, the Kentucky House of Representatives also approved the legislation.
Brexit Brings News Costs on Movement of Horses
The combination of Twitter and Brexit remains a heady brew but trainer Richard Hobson has no regrets after sparking a heated debate when posting an itemized breakdown of the new costs of traveling three horses to France.
Majestic Steps Leaps Into Stakes in Sweet Life
An impressive winner of her U.S. debut going six furlongs on turf Jan. 2, the Phil D’Amato-trained Majestic Steps and four other European imports bring a foreign flavor to the $100,000 Sweet Life Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 14.
Sam-Son Farm Presented With Special Sovereign Award
The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce that Sam-Son Farm will be presented with the Special Sovereign Award during the 46th Annual Sovereign Awards Virtual Ceremony.
Hard Not to Love to Defend Title in Santa Monica
Having missed the winner’s circle during her 2021 debut in the Jan. 9 La Canada Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park, Hard Not to Love will return to the Southern California oval Feb. 13 and headline the field in the $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes (G2).