HORSE RACING NEWS
07/25/2016
Saratoga Race Course Notes 7/25
"She's wonderful," Jelm said Monday morning. "She came out of it the way a champion should come out of it. She's happy, relaxed, bright-eyed, ears up. She's just got an excellent disposition. She's very gentle, very kind, extremely intelligent. She's lear
07/24/2016
Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) Quotes
Mike Smith, winning jockey aboard Songbird (No. 1): "): "I asked her more than I've ever had to. I take my hat off to Carina Mia, she made her run a little bit. But once I got going, I was comfortable. This is a tough place to just step into town - especi
07/24/2016
Saratoga Race Course Notes 7/24
The lone daughter of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, Rachel's Valentina won her 2-year-old debut by two lengths at Saratoga Race Course last summer before posting a one-length victory in the Grade 1 Spinaway. The Bernardini filly closed out her s
07/23/2016
Schuylerville (G3) Quotes
John Velazquez, winning jockey aboard Sweet Loretta (No. 4): "She ran well. Obviously there's a lot of speed but the track was a little slow. But it worked out my way. She did everything well. I talked to Todd [Pletcher] in the paddock before the race and
07/23/2016
Saratoga Race Course Notes 7/23
Exaggerator, the beaten favorite in the Belmont Stakes, went to the main track shortly before 9:00 a.m. with Junior Alvarado aboard and proceeded through a six-furlong drill in fractions of 24.20, 35.80, 48.20 and 1:13.80, with an unofficial gallop-out in
07/22/2016
Songbird stars in G1 Coaching Club American Oaks
As a 3-year-old, the daughter of Medaglia d'Oro has matched the perfect 4-for-4 record of her juvenile year with a quartet of victories at Santa Anita, including the Grade 1 Santa Anita Oaks in April and, most recently, a 6 ½-length romp in the Grade 2 Su
07/18/2016
Rainbow 6 Carryover Stands at $130,147 for Thursday’s Program
The carryover jackpot is only paid out when there is a single unique ticket sold with all six winners. On days when there is no unique ticket, 70 percent of that day’s pool goes back to those bettors holding tickets with the most winners, while 30 percent
07/13/2016
Statement from The Stronach Group on Rosecroft Raceway
“We are looking forward to working at Rosecroft Raceway and growing the business. Not only do we see this as an opportunity to expand the Maryland Jockey Club brand to a new market and make it easier
07/09/2016
Belmont Park Notes 7/8
"We plan on flying in five or six days before the race," trainer Jerry Hollendorfer said by phone Friday morning. The Hall of Famer added that Songbird will keep to a light routine after her New York arrival, allowing the Eclipse Award winner time to adju
07/08/2016
Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $39,478
The carryover jackpot is only paid out when there is a single unique ticket sold with all six winners. On days when there is no unique ticket, 70 percent of that day’s pool goes back to those bettors holding tickets with the most winners, while 30 percent