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Stalking Sage Valley Wins Maryland Sprint

Stalking Sage Valley Wins Maryland Sprint

Running for the first time in 2013, Michael Dubb's Sage Valley earned his fourth straight victory when he took the $150,000 Maryland Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.

 6 days ago
Summer Applause Takes Allaire DuPont Distaff

Summer Applause Takes Allaire DuPont Distaff

Summer Applause ground her way to the lead and held off Sea Island in the $150,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes Presented by Toyota (gr. III) at Pimlico Race Course May 18.

 6 days ago
Velazquez Rides in First Race Since April 7

Velazquez Rides in First Race Since April 7

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who will ride undefeated Verrazano in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, returned to competition the afternoon of May 2 at Belmont Park, finishing seventh on his first mount since April 7.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Wise Dan to Run in Woodford Reserve

Wise Dan to Run in Woodford Reserve

A face-off between 2012 Horse of the Year Wise Dan and multiple grade I-winning turf star Point of Entry is on for the Woodford Reserve (gr. IT) on Derby Day, trainer Charlie LoPresti confirmed April 29.

 Monday, April 29, 2013
Velazquez to Ride Animal Kingdom at Ascot

Velazquez to Ride Animal Kingdom at Ascot

John Velazquez will ride his Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Animal Kingdom when the recent Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) hero makes his career finale at the mid-June Royal Ascot meeting in England.

 Friday, April 26, 2013
ADW Provider Xpressbet to Promote Jockeys

ADW Provider Xpressbet to Promote Jockeys

The partnership allows Xpressbet and the Guild to work side-by-side to provide racing fans unique access to many of the nation's most talented Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse riders.

 Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Rosario Picks Up Derby Mount on Orb

Rosario Picks Up Derby Mount on Orb

Jockey Joel Rosario has been named to ride Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Orb in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), agent Ron Anderson confirmed April 10.

 Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Velazquez Plans Derby Week Return

Velazquez Plans Derby Week Return

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, who was sidelined after an April 7 spill at Aqueduct, hopes to resume riding May 1 -- three days before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Lezcano Likely to Ride Wise Dan at Keeneland

Lezcano Likely to Ride Wise Dan at Keeneland

Jose Lezcano most likely will ride Wise Dan in the Maker's 46 Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland April 12, trainer Charles LoPresti said.

 Monday, April 08, 2013
Jockey Velazquez Injured in Aqueduct Spill

Jockey Velazquez Injured in Aqueduct Spill

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez sustained a slight fracture of his first rib on the right side and a small bone chip near his right wrist as the result of a spill in the seventh race at Aqueduct Racetrack April 7.

 Sunday, April 07, 2013
Verrazano Holds in Formful Wood Memorial

Verrazano Holds in Formful Wood Memorial

Verrazano turned back the challenge of Vyjack and held off a late-closing Normandy Invasion in a formful edition of the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Withgreatpleasure Hangs On in Ruffian

Withgreatpleasure Hangs On in Ruffian

David Blethen's Withgreatpleasure skimmed the rail around the turn, then held on for a three-quarter-length victory over favorite My Wandy's Girl in the Ruffian Handicap (gr. II) April 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Saturday, April 06, 2013
Jack Milton Wins First Stakes in Transylvania

Jack Milton Wins First Stakes in Transylvania

Gary Barber's Jack Milton came up from Florida to earn his first stakes score, holding off the late charge of Up With the Birds to win the $100,000 Transylvania Stakes (gr. IIIT) on opening day at Keeneland.

 Friday, April 05, 2013
Orb Bounces Out of His Florida Derby Victory

Orb Bounces Out of His Florida Derby Victory

Shug McGaughey made the trip to Payson Park March 31 to check on Orb, his Besilu Stables Florida Derby winner (gr. I) the preceding afternoon, reporting that the son of Malibu Moon was looking bright and feeling good.

 Sunday, March 31, 2013
Orb Looks Golden With Powerful Florida Derby

Orb Looks Golden With Powerful Florida Derby

Trainer Shug McGaughey said he was waiting for Orb to take him to Louisville, and the Hall of Fame conditioner should be on his way with the colt's big win in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Cigar Street Topples Indy in Skip Away

Cigar Street Topples Indy in Skip Away

Favorite Cigar Street edges clear of Take Charge Indy to win Gulfstream Park's Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) by two lengths. He covers the 1 3/16 miles in 1:56.84.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Dreaming of Julia Devastates Gulfstream Oaks

Dreaming of Julia Devastates Gulfstream Oaks

Stonestreet Stables' homebred Dreaming of Julia left her connections dreaming of victory in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) when she devastated the $300,000 Gulfstream Oaks (gr. II) March 30 at Gulfstream Park by 21 3/4 lengths.

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Ciao Bella Takes Rampart with Authority

Ciao Bella Takes Rampart with Authority

Michael B. Tabor's Ciao Bella ran like a favorite should at Gulfstream Park March 30, holding the advantage from gate to wire and drawing off to a 4 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 Rampart Stakes (gr. III).

 Saturday, March 30, 2013
Big Three Ready for Florida Derby Showdown

Big Three Ready for Florida Derby Showdown

A field of 10 has been entered for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) March 30 at Gulfstream Park, although three horses are getting almost all of the attention: Itsmyluckyday, Shanghai Bobby, and Orb.

 Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Silsita Just Up in Bourbonette Nail-Biter

Silsita Just Up in Bourbonette Nail-Biter

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Tanourin Stable's Silsita upset heavily favored Pure Fun and survived a stretch duel with 31-1 shot Marathon Lady to take the $100,000 Fathead Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway Park March 23.

 Saturday, March 23, 2013
Verrazano Stays Unbeaten in Tampa Bay Derby

Verrazano Stays Unbeaten in Tampa Bay Derby

Verrazano lived up to his billing as a top Triple Crown contender March 9 with a solid three-length score in the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II) at Tampa Bay Downs.

 Saturday, March 09, 2013
Summer Applause Returns to Form in Top Flight

Summer Applause Returns to Form in Top Flight

The daughter of Harlan's Holiday got her second career graded stakes win in her second start of the year.

 Saturday, March 02, 2013
Orb Overcomes Violence in Fountain of Youth

Orb Overcomes Violence in Fountain of Youth

Fast-improving Orb was golden in his stakes debut for trainer Shug McGaughey in the $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth (gr. II), coming from off the pace to run down odds-on choice Violence for a narrow win Feb. 23.

 Saturday, February 23, 2013

Capo Bastone Narrow Winner at Gulfstream

Three-year-old prospect Capo Bastone made his return to the races successfully Feb. 16 at Gulfstream Park, coming from off the pace with an early sweeping move to take an allowance race by a head as the 3-2 favorite.

 Saturday, February 16, 2013
Mac Diarmida: Amira's Prince Has Perfect Run

Mac Diarmida: Amira's Prince Has Perfect Run

Amira's Prince remained a perfect three-for-three in the U.S. Feb. 16, collecting his first graded-stakes win in the $150,000 Mac Diarmida (gr. IIT) at Gulfstream Park.

 Saturday, February 16, 2013
Bahamian Squall Heads GP Sprint Championship

Bahamian Squall Heads GP Sprint Championship

Donald Dizney's Bahamian Squall will go up against open company including Silverton Hill's Swagger Jack in the $150,000 Gulfstream Sprint Championship Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.

 Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Animal Kingdom vs. Point of Entry in GP Turf

Animal Kingdom vs. Point of Entry in GP Turf

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom will take on top turf contender Point of Entry in the $300,000 Kitten's Joy Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT) on Feb. 9.

 Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Verrazano Rolls by Daylight at Gulfstream

Verrazano Rolls by Daylight at Gulfstream

Verrazano stamped himself as an exciting prospect for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a spectacular 16 1/4-length victory in the fifth race at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 2.

 Saturday, February 02, 2013

Guild Calls Out Tracks On Insurance Payments

Calling them the "worst deadbeats," the Jockeys' Guild has put out a list of 10 track operators it says are most insensitive to jockey health and safety issues. A track representative disputes the accusation.

 Thursday, January 31, 2013
Jockeys' Guild Supports Medication Reform

Jockeys' Guild Supports Medication Reform

Members passed a resolution supporting The Jockey Club's Reformed Racing Medication Rules including a two-category medication system, progressive points-style penalties, and reciprocity among jurisdictions.

 Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Kauai Katie Romps in Forward Gal

Kauai Katie Romps in Forward Gal

Kauai Katie, who had begun her 3-year-old campaign with a smart eight-length score in the Old Hat Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 1, captured the Forward Gal at seven furlongs in 1:22.13.

 Saturday, January 26, 2013
Kauai Katie, New Stablemate Top Forward Gal

Kauai Katie, New Stablemate Top Forward Gal

Kauai Katie has proven her talent among the best in North America, while Fusaichiswonderful is undefeated with four graded stakes victories earned in Puerto Rico. Pletcher saddles both at Gulfstream Jan. 26.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Charming Kitten Wins Kitten's Joy for Ramsey

Charming Kitten Wins Kitten's Joy for Ramsey

Odds-on choice Charming Kitten, a son of Kitten's Joy, won the $100,000 Kitten's Joy Stakes for 3-year-olds on the turf at Gulfstream Park Jan. 20.

 Sunday, January 20, 2013
Teaks North, Regalo Mia Win SM Turf Races

Teaks North, Regalo Mia Win SM Turf Races

Teaks North secured his first victory since 2011 when the two-time grade I winner opened a clear lead in the stretch on his way to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Turf Stakes Jan. 19 at Gulfstream.

 Saturday, January 19, 2013
Hal's Hope Could Springboard Csaba to Donn

Hal's Hope Could Springboard Csaba to Donn

Csaba is the best he's ever been, and if he sails through the Hal's Hope Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 13, he'll punch his ticket to his first grade I stakes attempt in the $500,000 Donn Handicap on Feb. 9.

 Friday, January 11, 2013

Jockeys' Guild Elects New Senate Members

The Jockeys' Guild announced Jan. 3 that 27 Guild members have been elected to the organization's senate. New senators include Alex Birzer, Abel Castellano Jr., James Graham, Brian Hernandez Jr., and Sheldon Russell.

 Thursday, January 03, 2013
Kauai Katie Romps to Victory in Old Hat

Kauai Katie Romps to Victory in Old Hat

In her highly anticipated 3-year-old debut, Kauai Katie romped to an easy eight-length victory over Cor Cor in the Jan. 1 Old Hat Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park.

 Tuesday, January 01, 2013

Stopshoppingmaria Returns With Gulfstream Win

Stopshoppingmaria, making just her third start since finishing second in the 2011 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (gr. IIT), won the allowance feature on the grass at Gulfstream Park Dec. 14.

 Friday, December 14, 2012
Dust and Diamonds Cashes in at Gulfstream

Dust and Diamonds Cashes in at Gulfstream

Dust and Diamonds produced a quick return on her purchase at auction in November with an easy victory in the $100,000 Sugar Swirl Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Dec. 8.

 Saturday, December 08, 2012
Jockeys' Guild Assembly set for South Florida

Jockeys' Guild Assembly set for South Florida

Riders from across the U.S. plan to discuss racetrack contributions, membership, and health, safety, and insurance issues when they gather for the 2013 Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Hollywood, Fla. Jan. 28-29.

 Monday, December 03, 2012
Unlimited Budget Rolls On in Demoiselle

Unlimited Budget Rolls On in Demoiselle

Unlimited Budget went straight to the lead and stayed there in the $237,500 Demoiselle Stakes (gr. II) Nov. 24 at Aqueduct Racetrack, remaining unbeaten with her first stakes score.

 Saturday, November 24, 2012
Record Years for Jockeys Dominguez, Napravnik

Record Years for Jockeys Dominguez, Napravnik

Dominguez is the new single-season leader for North American earnings while Napravnik has set that mark for female riders.

 Monday, November 12, 2012
Wise Dan Takes BC Mile in Course-Record Time

Wise Dan Takes BC Mile in Course-Record Time

Morton Fink's Wise Dan squarely put himself in the mix for a variety of championships this year with a superior course-record victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Nov. 3.

 Saturday, November 03, 2012
Gypsy Robin Soars to Victory in Raven Run

Gypsy Robin Soars to Victory in Raven Run

Gypsy Robin was an impressive wire-to-wire winner of the $250,000 Lexus Raven Run Oct. 20, blitzing to the lead at Keeneland and never looking back as she easily overpowered 13 sophomore fillies by four lengths.

 Saturday, October 20, 2012
Improving In Lingerie Nabs Spinster Victory

Improving In Lingerie Nabs Spinster Victory

Favored In Lingerie scored her first grade I victory when she took the $500,000 Juddmonte Spinster Stakes by two lengths Oct. 6 at Keeneland in Central Kentucky.

 Sunday, October 07, 2012
Dreaming of Julia Prevails in Close Frizette

Dreaming of Julia Prevails in Close Frizette

Heavily-favored Dreaming of Julia held off My Happy Face in a gritty stretch battle to win the $400,000 Frizette Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park Oct. 6.

 Saturday, October 06, 2012
Overanalyze Completes Pletcher Stakes Sweep

Overanalyze Completes Pletcher Stakes Sweep

Aptly named Overanalyze gave trainer Todd Pletcher a sweep of the 2-year-old stakes at Belmont Park with a 5-1 upset in the $200,000 Futurity Stakes (gr. II) Sept. 30.

 Sunday, September 30, 2012
Nahrain Wins Flower Bowl in a Thriller

Nahrain Wins Flower Bowl in a Thriller

Sheikh Ahmed al Maktoum's Nahrain, second in last year's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (gr. IT), edges Zagora and Dream Peace to win the $400,000 Flower Bowl Invitational Stakes (gr. IT) Sept. 29 at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, September 29, 2012
The Lumber Guy Lays It Down in Vosburgh

The Lumber Guy Lays It Down in Vosburgh

Barry Schwartz's homebred The Lumber Guy rallies from just off the pace to win the six-furlong Vosburgh Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 29 at Belmont in his first start since mid-May.

 Saturday, September 29, 2012
Wise Dan Brilliant Again in Woodbine Mile Win

Wise Dan Brilliant Again in Woodbine Mile Win

Wise Dan has earned his way into the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) this fall and would be one of the favorites after his smashing win as the 1-2 choice in the Ricoh Woodbine Mile (Can-IT) Sept. 16 on the Woodbine grass course.

 Sunday, September 16, 2012
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