Call Pat Goes Last to First in Bayakoa
Miller Racing's Call Pat validated her graded stakes-winning credential from last year's Groupie Doll Stakes (gr. III), with a score Feb. 14 in the $100,000 Bayakoa Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
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Sarah Sis Targets Bayakoa
After a tough beat in the Jan. 23 American Beauty Stakes, Rags Racing Stable's grade II winner Sarah Sis takes on eight rivals in the $100,000 Bayakoa Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
Sarah Sis Preparing for 2016 Debut at Oaklawn
Multiple graded stakes winner Sarah Sis will make her 4-year-old debut in the $100,000 American Beauty Stakes Jan. 23 at Oaklawn Park, according to trainer Ingrid Mason.
Don't Tell Sophia Brings $1.2 Million
Grade I winner Don't Tell Sophia, bought by trainer Phil Sims for $1,000 as a yearling, was purchased by Shunsuke Yoshida for $1.2 million during the early portion of the Nov. 2 session of the Keeneland November sale.
Congaree Moves to Lane's End Texas
Multiple grade I winner Congaree will stand the 2016 breeding season at William S. Farish's Lane's End Texas near Hempstead, according to the Texas Thoroughbred Association.
Mufajaah to Get Another Start at Oaklawn
Mufajaah, impressive winner of the Bayakoa Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park, will be pointed for the $300,000 Azeri Stakes (gr. II) March 14, postponing retirement at least one more race, trainer Dan Peitz said Feb. 18.
Mufajaah Edges Flashy American in Bayakoa
Favored Mufajaah went six wide in the final turn and closed to win the $100,000 Bayakoa (gr. III) by a neck over Flashy American for her second straight stakes win at Oaklawn Park Feb. 15.
Familiar Rivals Will Vie For Bayakoa Stakes
Most of the entrants in the field of 10 for the $100,000 Bayakoa Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 15 at Oaklawn Park are more than familiar with each other.
Don't Tell Sophia Back at Oaklawn for 2015
Grade I winner Don't Tell Sophia, the most accomplished older female runner based at Oaklawn Park the past two years, arrived Dec. 21 and is scheduled to work this weekend in preparation for her 2015 debut.
Oaklawn to Waive General Admission in 2015
Charles Cella, president of the Oaklawn Jockey Club, announced Dec. 10 that the Arkansas racetrack will waive its $2 general admission fee for the 2015 season that begins in January.
Tiz Midnight Beats Clock in Bayakoa Victory
Odds-on Tiz Midnight proved a popular winner of the $200,000 Bayakoa Stakes (gr. II) at Los Alamitos for former Quarter Horse trainer Bob Baffert, when she battled back along the rail by a head over Warren's Veneda Dec. 6.
Will Tiz Midnight Rebound in the Bayakoa?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Bayakoa Stakes (gr. II) at Los Alamitos. read blog
Yahilwa, Tiz Midnight Clash in Bayakoa Stakes
Fresh from a big win in Louisiana, Yahilwa returns to Southern California in search of her third consecutive victory in the $200,000 Bayakoa Stakes (gr. II) Dec. 6 at Los Alamitos.
Los Alamitos Meet Headed by 2-Year-Old Stakes
Los Alamitos Race Course's 12-day winter meet opens Dec. 4 and runs through Dec. 21.
Frivolous Posts Falls City Handicap Upset
G. Watts Humphrey Jr.'s homebred Frivolous stalked the early pace before taking over in the stretch and held off 9-10 favorite Don't Tell Sophia to win the $222,600 Falls City Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs Nov. 27.
Don't Tell Sophia Leads Falls City Handicap
Phil Sims and Jerry Namy's Don't Tell Sophia heads a field of 10 older fillies and mares for the 99th running of the Falls City Handicap (gr. II) Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, at Churchill Downs.
Oaklawn Reports Record Stall Applications
Oaklawn Park reported Nov. 7 that it has received a record number of stall applications for the 2015 winter/spring race season.
Untapable Powers to Breeders' Cup Distaff Win
Untapable put the finishing touches on her 3-year-old filly championship campaign when she won the $2 million Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) in a driving finish Oct. 31 at Santa Anita Park.
TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Distaff
TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Can Close Hatches revert to form in the Distaff? read blog
For Joe Rocco Jr., It's All About the Horse
Joe Rocco Jr. has found that one drawback in being a jockey is that he doesn't spend as much time with the horses as he would like.
That Handicapping Show: Breeders' Cup Friday Card
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap several races from the Breeders' Cup Friday card. They look at the Breeders' Cup Distaff, Mile, Juvenile Fillies, and Juvenile Fillies Turf. The Breeders' Cup Classic will post on Saturday as a separate show, so be sure to return then!
BC 2014: Don't Tell Sophia and Phil Sims
Trainer Phil Sims talks about the prospects of his Breeders' Cup Distaff contender Don't Tell Sophia, and also how she got her name. Watch Video
BC 2014: Don't Tell Sophia and Phil Sims
Trainer Phil Sims talks about the prospects of his Breeders' Cup Distaff contender Don't Tell Sophia, and also how she got her name.
Affordable at the Top - By Eric Mitchell
Thirty-two horses in the Breeders' Cup cost $50,000 or less as yearlings. read blog
Close Hatches Could Restore Order in Distaff
If Close Hatches can return to her top form, the outcome of the race could end with the familiar sight of trainer Bill Mott entering the winner's circle.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bahama Bound | Grant T. Forster |
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| Don't Tell Sophia | Philip A. Sims |
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| Itsabeautifulthing | Donnie K. Von Hemel |
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| Minesave | W. Bret Calhoun |
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| One Last Dance | Dale L. Romans |
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| She's All In | Donnie K. Von Hemel |
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| Tiz Miz Sue | Steve Hobby |
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