Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 02/24/2015
Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, Japan, Santa Anita, Oaklawn, Australia, Turfway and More. View Slideshow
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Far Right Rallies to Capture Sloppy Southwest
With a sharp move to the rail by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith, Far Right claimed the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park Feb. 22. He had previously won the Smarty Jones Stakes at the Arkansas track.
Redrawn Southwest Stakes Attracts Field of 11
The redrawn Southwest Stakes (gr. III), part of a Presidents' Day program that was lost due to severe winter weather, brought back 10 of the original 12 sophomore entrants for Feb. 22 at Oaklawn Park.
Oaklawn Park Cancels Feb. 16 Holiday Program
A winter storm has led Oaklawn Park to cancel its Feb. 16 Presidents' Day card that included the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III).
Deep Field Lines Up for Southwest Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Southwest Stakes (gr. III). read blog
Eleven 3-Year-Olds Set to Go in Southwest
Convincing Smarty Jones winner Far Right is one of 11 3-year-olds seeking to advance on the road to the Triple Crown in the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III), the Presidents' Day feature from Oaklawn Park Feb. 16.
Southwest Starters Head Busy Oaklawn Worktab
Five projected starters for the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 16 at Oaklawn Park, completed their final major preparations at the Arkansas oval the morning of Feb. 11.
Far Right Breezes, Set for Southwest Stakes
Far Right completed his major preparations for the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. II), the highlight of the upcoming Presidents Day card at Oaklawn Park, by breezing a half mile in company Feb. 8.
Far Right Works, Confirmed for Southwest
Far Right will make his next start in the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 16 at Oaklawn Park, Ron Moquett confirmed the morning of Jan. 31. Mike Smith will again have the mount aboard the Smarty Jones Stakes winner.
Smarty Jones Winner Far Right Ready to Return
Smarty Jones Stakes winner Far Right is expected to resume his Triple Crown preparations at Oaklawn Park, but the son of Notional may skip next month's Southwest Stakes (gr. III) in favor of the Rebel (gr. II) March 14.
Slideshow: New Stallions of 2015
A visual look at some of the new stallions for 2015, arranged in alphabetical order. View Slideshow
The Week in Photos for 12/9/2014
Will Take Charge, Mucho Macho Man, Silver Charm, Gulfstream Park, Los Alamitos, & More view slideshow
Behind the Scenes with Will Take Charge
- By Claire Novak
Champion Will Take Charge gets his photo taken by Anne M. Eberhardt at Three Chimneys for an upcoming article on new stallions. watch video
Will Take Charge to Stand for $30,000
Three Chimneys Farm announced champion Will Take Charge will stand for a $30,000 fee during his inaugural season at the Versailles, Ky., farm in 2015.
Slideshow: Will Take Charge
Relive moments from the racing career of Will Take Charge. view slideshow
Champion Will Take Charge Retired
Will Take Charge, last year's champion 3-year-old male, has been retired and will take up stud duty at Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky. The colt has a mild strain to a branch of his suspensory apparatus.
Super Ninety Nine to Country Life for 2015
Graded stakes winner Super Ninety Nine has been retired from racing and will stand in 2015 at Josh and Mike Pons' Country Life Farm near Bel Air, Md., as the property of Spendthrift Farm and Country Life.
Will Take Charge Has Flashy Churchill Breeze
Will Take Charge breezed five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 Sept. 10 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs, fastest of 21 other workers at the distance.
Keeping Eye on Lea, Will Take Charge
- By Frank Angst
With the retirement of Palace Malice, plenty of attention will be placed on this year's 3-year-olds, starting with dual classic winner California Chrome and last year's champion 2-year-old male Shared Belief. read blog
Take Charge Brandi Set for Pocahontas
Grade III-placed Take Charge Brandi will aim for her breakthrough stakes win Saturday, Sept. 6, when she faces an expected nine other 2-year-old fillies in the $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs.
War Front Filly is New Sale-Topper at $1.25M
Filly is out of the family of grade I winner and grade I producer Take Charge Lady. Willis Horton, owner of Will Take Charge, bought her.
Moreno Shows the Way for Whitney Revenge
Southern Equine Stables' 10-1 shot went wire-to-wire in the 1 1/8-mile Whitney, leaving Itsmyluckyday and Will Take Charge behind to finish in 1:48.05 on a fast track. Palace Malice, the 3-5 favorite, faded to sixth.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays: The Whitney
TimeformUS Weekend Stakes Plays for The Whitney and the Clement Hirsch. read blog
That Handicapping Show: Whitney H. & Test S.
The stars are coming out for the Whitney Handicap and Test Stakes this weekend. Watch Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the big race day at Saratoga. watch video
Will Take Charge vs. Palace Malice in Whitney
Will Take Charge and Palace Malice meet again Aug. 2 in the $1.5 million Whitney Handicap (gr. I), squaring off at Saratoga Race Course as the top two choices in a field of nine drawn for the 1 1/8-mile test.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Always in a Tiz | Dominick A. Schettino |
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| Big Lute | Steve Hobby |
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| Brown Almighty | Michael Stidham |
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| Channel Isle | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Fear the Kitten | Michael J. Maker |
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| Heaven's Runway | James J. Toner |
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| Officer Alex | Lynn S. Whiting |
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| Super Ninety Nine | Bob Baffert |
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| Texas Bling | Danele Durham |
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| Will Take Charge | D. Wayne Lukas |
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| Downthedustyroad Breeders' S. | OP | 2/28 |
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