Azeri's First Foal Wins Comeback at Hollywood

Returning for his first start in more than 2 1/2 years, Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, was a sharp winner June 30 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

Arienza, Daughter of Azeri, Retired

Arienza, a regally bred filly out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, has been retired from racing and has been moved to Lexington with plans to be bred to a yet to be determined stallion.

Michael Baze Found Dead at Churchill Downs

Jockey Michael Baze, a member of a famed riding family in United States racing, was found dead the afternoon of May 10 on the backstretch at Churchill Downs.

'Wildcat' Claws Her Way to Eight Belles Win

Victoria's Wildcat closed with a rush on the outside to take the $118,800 Eight Belles Stakes (gr. III) May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Pomeroys Pistol, Arienza Meet in Eight Belles

Pomeroys Pistol, winner of the Forward Gal Stakes (gr. II) earlier this year, is the slight favorite among a field of 10 sophomore fillies in the $100,000 Eight Belles Stakes (gr. III) May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Arienza Works Bullet, Questionable for Oaks

Robert and Lawana Low's Fantasy (gr. II) runner-up Arienza worked five furlongs in :59 4/5 over a fast track April 29, but her trainer said she is still up in the air for the May 6 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).

Kentucky Oaks Field Could be Full

With the addition of Suave Voir Faire and Royal Delta to the list of prospective starters in the 137 running of the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), there are 16 fillies listed as "likely" or "possible."

Arienza, St. John's River Head Late Oaks Noms

The three fillies were made eligible to run in the Oaks during its first late nomination period that raised the total of Oaks nominations to 120.

Joyful Victory Stamps Oaks Ticket in Fantasy

Joyful Victory tuned up for next month's Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) with her second dominating performance of the Oaklawn Park season in the $285,000 Fantasy Stakes (gr. II) April 10.

Joyful Victory, Arienza Battle in Fantasy

Joyful Victory and Arienza headline a field of five for the $300,000 Fantasy Stakes (gr. II) April 10 at Oaklawn Park.

The Week In Photos: March 7, 2011

Equestrio beats Dialed In, Turbulent Descent and Dubai racing.

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Daughter of Azeri Captures Debut at Oaklawn

Arienza, a 3-year-old filly out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, scored an impressive first win in her debut March 6 at Oaklawn Park.