Classic Empire Leads 2017 KDFW
The first pool of the Kentucky Derby Futures Wager closed over the weekend, with Classic Empire leading the charge as the prohibitive 6/1 favorite. Coming off a win at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile has certainly kept…
November 2016
McCracken Speeds Home to Win Kentucky Jockey Club
McCracken Makes Early Derby Talk with Off the Pace Win in $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill McCraken made it 3-for-3 Saturday, rallying from the back of the pack at the half mile pole to win…
Mo Town Rolls to Remsen Win
Mo Town is Talk of Derby Trail Following Remsen Win Saturday’s Grade II Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct was a 2017 Kentucky Derby prep race. Following a two month layoff due a sore gluteal muscle, Mo…
FHBPA Awards Dinner Set for December
This year’s annual nomination meeting/Awards Dinner of the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association will take place on December 8th and will be held at Gulfstream Park’s Sport of Kings Theater. It is scheduled to…
Gun Runner Caps Clark Handicap
Gun Runner ended what’s been a marvelous campaign on a high note by winning the 2016 Clark Handicap. The three-year old earned his first grade-I stakes victory at Churchill Downs just weeks after finishing as the…
Release The McCraken (Kentucky Jockey Club Preview)
One of the next races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is hosted by Churchill Downs this weekend. The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes will be highlighted by 12 entrants looking for their fair share…
Hoppertunity and Effinex Headline Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs
Friday’s $500,000 Clark Handicap is Most Competitive Friday’s Grade I $500,000 Clark Handicap has attracted a deep, strong field at Churchill Downs. Following Thanksgiving day festivities, Hoppertunity (5/2) and Effinex (5/1) will renew their rivalry….
2017 Kentucky Derby Favorite Not This Time Retired
Injury to Top 2-Year-Old Not This Time Forces Retirement If you’ve watched Not This Time run and his short career, you know this 2-year-old was special. He displayed sensational speed in his two-horse duel with…
Maryland Racing Handles on the Rise
The “Fall Festival of Racing” card that was held at Laurel Park on November 19 saw a handle increase of 19.6 percent when compared to last year’s card. The 11-race program was highlighted by the…
Shane’s Girlfriend Destroys Delta Downs Princess Field
Shane’s Girlfriend Romps to 13 Length Victory in Delta downs Princess Shane’s Girlfriend made horse racing fans’ ears perk up Saturday, winning the $400,000 Delta Downs Princess by 13 1/4 lengths. Sitting behind pace setter…