Bentley to Call Suffolk Downs Races Aug. 6-7
Longtime race caller Tony Bentley will take the mike in the announcer's booth at Suffolk Downs when live racing returns to the East Boston, Mass., racetrack Aug. 6-7.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2 | Bonapaw S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| January 16 | LeComte S. (gr. III) | $200,000g | 3yos | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 16 | Colonel E. R. Bradley H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 16 | Silverbulletday S. | $150,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 16 | Louisiana S. | $75,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| January 16 | Marie G. Krantz Memorial S. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| January 31 | Keith Gee Memorial S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 7.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5 | Joseph E. Spanky Broussard Overnight S. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 7.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 9 | Mardi Gras S. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 5.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Veterans Ford Risen Star S. (gr. II) | $400,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Twinspires.com Rachel Alexandra S. (gr. II) | $200,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Fair Grounds H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 4&up | 9f T | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Mineshaft H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Duncan F. Kenner S. | $60,000g | 3&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Daisy Devine S. | $60,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| February 27 | Dixie Poker Ace S. | $60,000g | 4&up | 8f T | Results & Video |
| February 27 | Black Gold Overnight S. | $50,000g | 3yos | 7.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19 | Happy Ticket S R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| November 19 | Mr. Sulu S R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 8f T | |
| November 19 | Heitai S R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| November 20 | Si Cima S R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.32f | |
| November 24 | Thanksgiving H | $75,000g | 3&up, | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 3 | Battle of New Orleans S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5.5f T | |
| December 9 | Magic City Classic R | $51,000e | 3&up, | 8f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Classic R | $150,000g | 3&up, | 9f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Juvenile S R | $100,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Ladies S R | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint S R | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Lassie S R | $100,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Sprint S R | $100,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Turf S R | $100,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f T | |
| December 10 | Louisiana Champions Day Starter R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f | |
| December 17 | Blushing K.D. S | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| December 17 | Bonapaw S | $75,000g | 3&up, | 5.5f T | |
| December 17 | Buddy Diliberto Memorial S | $75,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f T | |
| December 17 | Letellier Memorial S | $50,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| December 17 | Sugar Bowl S | $50,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| December 17 | Tenacious S | $75,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f | |
| December 26 | Tiffany Lass S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.32f | |
| December 31 | Louisiana Futurity R | $100,000e | 2yo, c/g | 6f | |
| December 31 | Pago Hop S | $75,000g | 3yo, f | 8f T | |
| December 31 | Pan Zareta S | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| December 31 | Woodchopper S | $75,000g | 3yo, | 8f T |
Fresh Horses Plentiful in 2016 Kentucky Derby
The three trainers of Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runners expected to start in the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) are confident the six weeks between races will not be a problem for their horses.
Champion Leigh Court Faces Five in Whimsical
Her first effort this year was a winning one, making her appear to be the one to beat. Her five rivals mostly have also had winning form at Woodbine in stakes events but she is the most accomplished of the field.
The Week in Photos for 3/29/2016
Dubai, Fair Grounds, Japan, Santa Anita, Oaklawn Park, Australia, Laurel Park & More
LA Derby: Gun Runner Faces Greenpointcrusader
Risen Star (gr. II) winner Gun Runner will take on grade I winner Greenpointcrusader, who last finished second to Mohaymen in the Holy Bull (gr. II), when the two go postward in the March 26 Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
The Week in Photos for 3/22/2016
Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita, Sunland Park, Australia, Fair Grounds, Golden Gate & More
Fair Grounds Changes Closing Day First Post
Reschedules first post time to accommodate 14-race card.
Majestic Harbor Tops New Orleans 'Cap Field
Gallant Stable's grade I winner Majestic Harbor will go for his second consecutive graded stakes victory of the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots meet in the $400,000 New Orleans Handicap (gr. II) Mar. 26.
Risen Star Runner-Up Forevamo Bounces Back
Brittlyn Stable's Forevamo has exited his second-place finish in the $400,000 Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) in good order, according to trainer Al Stall and owner Evelyn Benoit.
The Week in Photos for 2/22/2016
Fair Grounds, Santa Anita Park, Turf Paradise, Japan, Australia, Turfway Park & More
Airoforce Likely Off Kentucky Derby Trail
Though early indications are John Oxley's Airoforce came out of his 10th-place finish in the Risen Star (gr. II) in good health, trainer Mark Casse said the Colonel John colt is likely off the Triple Crown trail.
Fair Grounds Plans Late Meet Purse Increase
As a result of better than expected pari-mutuel handle and an increase in video poker revenue throughout the meet, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced a purse increase effective for the final 14 days of the meet.
Legends: Risen Star, Pride of Louisiana
He raced for New Orleans, becoming the pride and joy of anyone who called the bayous home and making Louisiana the capital of the horse racing industry for a brief yet unforgettable period of time.
Local Legends Meet in Fair Grounds Handicap
Morning-line favorite Chocolate Ride, state-bred star String King have 19 starts between them on the Fair Grounds turf; They square off Feb. 20 in the $125,000 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT).
International Star Faces Mineshaft Four
International Star, who last year swept the 3-year-old prep races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, will reenter the graded ranks Feb. 20 in the $125,000 Mineshaft Handicap (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.
Airoforce, Mo Tom Top Risen Star
Airoforce invades New Orleans to take on the local contingency (led by G M B Racing's Mo Tom) in the $400,000 Veterans Ford Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 20 at Fair Grounds.
Airoforce Ready for 2016 Debut in Risen Star
John C Oxley's Airoforce has done little wrong in his career.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/9/2016
Santa Anita, Dubai, Gulfstream, Delta Downs, Fair Grounds, Golden Gate Fields & More view slideshow
The Week in Photos for 2/9/2016
Santa Anita, Dubai, Gulfstream, Delta Downs, Fair Grounds, Golden Gate Fields & More
Dolphus Prevails in Fair Grounds Allowance
Scratched from what would have been his stakes debut in the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 16, Dede McGehee's Dolphus took a step forward Jan. 31 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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