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Delta Downs Jackpot, Delta Downs Princess, Bob Hope, Cardinal Handicap, Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash, Mile Championship, Bessarabian and more.
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Competitive Field Assembles for Delta Jackpot
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) at Delta Downs.
Gunnevera Will Try Jackpot Over Breeders' Cup
Saratoga Special (gr. II) winner Gunnevera will be pointed to the Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) instead of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), trainer Antonio Sano said Oct. 14.
Inside the November 28, 2015 Issue
Exaggerator takes the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot and more inside the November 28, 2015 issue of Blood-Horse Magazine!
'Jackpot' Comes of Age for Delta Downs
The $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot, inaugurated in 2002, has come a long way, and a decision made several years ago to move the race to the afternoon has led to strong gains in pari-mutuel wagering.
That Handicapping Show: Delta Downs Jackpot
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Delta Downs Jackpot featuring Exaggerator, Whitmore, Forevamo, and Found Money. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Delta Downs Jackpot
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Delta Downs Jackpot featuring Exaggerator, Whitmore, Forevamo, and Found Money. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Delta Downs Jackpot.
Delta Downs Unveils 2015-16 Stakes Schedule
Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will offer 32 stakes races, worth combined purses of $4.6 million, during its 86-day season that runs from Oct. 16 through March 12.
Delta Downs Jackpot to Run November 21
Boyd Gaming Corporation announced May 7 that this year's $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III) for 2-year-olds will be held at its Delta Downs Racetrack Nov. 21.
Sabercat to Averett Farm in Louisiana
Sabercat, a son of Bluegrass Cat and winner of the 2011 Delta Downs Jackpot Stakes (gr. III), will stand the 2015 breeding season at Gerald Averett Jr.'s Averett Farm in Louisiana. His fee will be $3,500.
Ocho Ocho Ocho Cashes Jackpot, Now 3-for-3
Undefeated Ocho Ocho Ocho, one of several Southern California shippers in the field, outfought Mr. Z through the drive to capture the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) by a nose at Delta Downs Racetrack Nov. 22.
A Jackpot Awaits at Delta Downs
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) and Delta Downs Princess Stakes (gr. III). read blog
Mr. Z Tops Competitive Delta Jackpot Field
Zayat Stables' Mr. Z, coming off a fifth-place finish in the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), heads a group of 10 plus two also-eligibles for the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) Nov. 22.
Delta Jackpot to Air on Sirius XM Radio
The 12th running of the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel will be broadcast live as "The Race of the Week" on Sirius XM Radio Saturday, Nov. 22.
Lucrative Delta Jackpot Gets 13 Pre-Entries
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino said Nov. 11 it received 13 pre-entries for the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III), the richest 2-year-old stakes in North America outside of the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Drill to Get Away Farm for 2015
Grade I winner Drill will launch his stallion career in 2015 season at Get Away Farm near Lowell, Fla.
Golden Actor Stars in Jean Lafitte Victory
Golden Actor played the starring role in the $200,000 Jean Lafitte Stakes the night of Oct. 25 at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel with a 4 1/4-length score in his stakes debut.
Laurie's Rocket to Stand at McDowell Farm
Laurie's Rocket has been retired and will stand the 2015 season at Bill and Mary McDowell's McDowell Farm near Sparkman, Ark., owner Willis Horton announced Oct. 22.
Irish Surf Runs Away in Cougar II Marathon
The $100,000 Cougar II Stakes (gr. III) may have been a marathon, but it was over in a hurry after Irish Surf took command and never received a challenge the evening of July 25 at Del Mar.
Sahara Sky Looking to Rebound in Triple Bend
Grade I winner looking for the winner's circle after poor showing last time out.
Mico Margarita Looks to Step Up in Aristides
The 8 3/4-length winner of the Oak Hall at Evangeline Downs in his last start headlines a field of nine including last year's 1-2 finishers, Scatman and Jasizzle, and eight-time stakes winner Delaunay.
Summer Hit Game in All American Victory
Summer Hit, sent off at 3-5 odds, did not disappoint as the gelding went wire-to-wire and withstood a stout challenge from stablemate longshot Longview Drive to win the All American Stakes (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields.
Pepper Crown Could Reign in All American
After rallying from fourth to win the San Francisco Mile Stakes (gr. IIIT) April 26, Pepper Crown will try for a second straight graded stakes win at Golden Gate Fields Monday, April 26 in the All American Stakes (gr. III).
2014 Delta Downs Jackpot Slated for Nov. 22
This year's $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III) for 2-year-olds will be held at Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel Nov. 22, Boyd Gaming Corp. announced.
Kentucky Derby News Update for April 28, 2014
Claire Novak reports trackside from Churchill Downs on news for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Learn of the morning storms, works by Tapiture, Hoppertunity, and Ria Antonia. See footage of California Chrome unloading from his flight, and more!
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Basmati | Jeffrey Metz |
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| Dougs Buddy | Joan Petrowski |
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| Drill | Bob Baffert |
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| Jake Mo | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| Laurie's Rocket | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Longview Drive | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| My Adonis | David Jacobson |
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| Sabercat | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Seven Lively Sins | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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| Tiz Moe | W. Bret Calhoun |
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
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| Ontario County S. | FL | |
| Bashford Manor S. (G3) | CD | |
| Debutante S. | CD | |
| Kelly's Landing Overnight S. | CD | |
| Petticoat S. | ALB |
