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Endorsement Sparkles in Gulfstream Allowance

Endorsement, on the Triple Crown trail for WinStar Farm in 2010, continued his comeback from injury with a sparkling win in an allowance optional claiming event at Gulfstream Park Feb. 1.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Injury KOs Endorsement from Derby

Injury KOs Endorsement from Derby

WinStar Farm's colt has a non-displaced right-front condylar fracture and will not be entered later today in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Good Time Had By All at Trainers Dinner

D. Wayne Lukas took the opportunity to take a couple of good-natured jabs at his friend Bob Baffert, who was an unexpected no-show at the annual dinner April 27 in Louisville

 Tuesday, April 27, 2010
American Lion Breezes at Keeneland

American Lion Breezes at Keeneland

With WinStar Farm's management team on hand, Illinois Derby (gr. II) winner American Lion tuned up for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a workout April 20 over the Polytrack at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Endorsement Works Five Furlongs at Keeneland

Endorsement Works Five Furlongs at Keeneland

WinStar Farm's Endorsement completed the Keeneland segment of his preparations for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) April 17 by working five furlongs in company in 1:01.60 with trainer Shannon Ritter up.

 Saturday, April 17, 2010
Endorsement Makes His Case in Sunland Derby

Endorsement Makes His Case in Sunland Derby

Facing winners for the first time, WinStar Farm's Endorsement shipped to Sunland Park and Casino from Louisiana and handed Triple Crown contender Conveyance his first defeat in the $800,000 Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 28.

 Sunday, March 28, 2010

Arlington Posts Modest Gains in 2005

The 94-day 2005 Arlington Park race meet concluded with a 0.8% increase in total handle and a 0.5% rise in average daily attendance over the track's 96-day meet in 2004. On track average daily handle decreased by 0.8% while total attendance slipped by 1.6% with two less days compared to a year ago.

 Wednesday, September 21, 2005