HORSE RACING NEWS
04/10/2017
There Was No Stopping Wait in Sunday’s Feature
“I told Edgar before the race, ‘Don’t think for one second that he’s not good enough to beat these horses, because he is good enough,’” trainer Stanley Gold said. “This was not a surprise; it was affirmation.” Sent to post as the 5-2 second choice, Wait a
04/08/2017
Quotes for the $1 Million Toyota Blue Grass (G2)
Doug O’Neill (winning trainer) “He’s a son of Tiznow, and he has a ton of ability. The fact he was still a maiden was kind of unfortunate, but he’s always been a talented horse. (Jockey) Julien (Leparoux) gave him a great ride. Unbelievable.” On whether I
04/08/2017
Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets (G2) Quotes
"I haven't spoken to Rajiv yet, but he looked like he was pretty confident. He probably could have waited a little longer, if he had needed to. It seemed like he had a lot of horse. I think the equipment change [to a figure 8 bridle] probably helped. It g
04/08/2017
Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Grows to $35,337
The Rainbow 6 was hit on the first day of Gulfstream Park’s Spring Meet, rewarding one bettor Wednesday with a payoff of $35,516.86. During the Championship Meet, the popular multi-race wager went unsolved for 27 consecutive cards leading up to a mandator
04/04/2017
Keeneland Barn Notes April 4
TOYOTA BLUE GRASS MORNING-LINE FAVORITE McCRAKEN JOGS, VISITS STARTING GATE The six Toyota Blue Grass (G2) horses on the grounds had routine mornings on a mild and breezy Tuesday at Keeneland. Morning-line favorite McCraken jogged to the starting gate bef
03/31/2017
Florida Derby News & Notes
The tepid 3-1 morning-line favorite is French Quarter, who seeks his first win for his new connections, trainer David Fawkes and owner Domino Enterprises. They claimed the gelding for $62,500 out of his last race. French Quarter, a winner of his last two
03/29/2017
Gulfstream Today 3.29.17
Saturday’s 14-race program will offer nine stakes worth $2.45 Million in purses. The 66th running of the Florida Derby will anchor all three multi-race wagers with guaranteed pools. Xpressbet Fountain of Youth (G2) winner Gunnevera was installed as the 9-
03/29/2017
Sano Living a Dream with Gunnevera in Xpressbet.com Florida Derby
“When I was a kid, my father said, ‘One of these years maybe I’ll win the Kentucky Derby,’” said Sano, a third-generation horseman. “Every day in Venezuela, I followed the racing here in America. Now I have the opportunity to win the race. In Venezuela, t
03/29/2017
$1 million Xpressbet.com Florida Derby (G1)
Trainer Dale Romans (Impressive Edge, Post 8, 12-1): “The post is fine. It looks like a perfect spot. It looks like there’s some speed that can get out of there running and we’ll fall right in behind him hopefully.” “When he ran last time and he ran so we
03/26/2017
ARROGATE AND SMITH ON TOP OF THE WORLD
Baffert praised jockey Mike Smith for not becoming flustered after Arrogate missed the start. Smith, who waved a Saudi Arabian flag as he rode into the winner’s circle to be greeted by family members of owner Prince Khalid Abdullah, said Arrogate was dist