Riley Tucker, who raced close to the pace during the early part of the May 29 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, found clear sailing along the rail entering the stretch on his way to two-length score.
Woods worked with both Line of David, Big Brown in his Florida-based sales program.
John and Glen Sikura's Serenading drew away from Morena in midstretch to win the the $160,950 Falls City Handicap (gr. II) by three lengths on Thanksgiving Day at Churchill Downs.
Midwest trainer John E. Churchman Jr., who started two horses in the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), died Aug. 18 after a long illness.
Wrapping up Summer Bird's victory in the 2009 Belmont with Lenny Shulman
Belmont Stakes picks from insiders including Hall of Fame jockey Jorge Velasquez, trainer Shug McGaughey, and Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds.
Karen Johnson talks with Kiaran McLaughlin, trainer of Charitable Man.
Highlights include Charitable Man and Mine That Bird, and Nick Zito's pair, Miner's Escape and Brave Victory.
Steve Haskin talks with Eoin Harty, trainer of Belmont Stakes entrant Mr. Hot Stuff.
Lenny Shulman reports on the day's activities including gallops by Dunkirk, Mine That Bird, Miner's Escape, Brave Victory, and Charitable Man.
Steve Haskin talks with Dr. Leonard Blach, co-owner of Mine That Bird.
The weather is the big story as Karen Johnson reviews the news of the day, which includes gallops by Summer Bird and Charitable Man.
Workouts from Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird are highlighted, including comments from Mine That Bird's trainer Chip Woolley. Order Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird photos.
Dan Liebman recaps the Preakness.
Dan Liebman talks to legendary trainer Mel Stute, trainer of 1986 Preakness winner Snow Chief, and father of Gary Stute, trainer of Papa Clem.
Tom LaMarra reports on Preakness horses on track this morning and updates the weather.
Tom LaMarra talks to Frank Carulli, handicapper and Morning Line maker for Maryland Jockey Club.
Steve Haskin talks with Bob Baffert about his Preakness entrant, Pioneerof the Nile, and the competition.
Steve Haskin reports from the Alibi Breakfast Thursday morning at Pimlico. Download the Preakness Contenders Pedigree Profiles here.
Steve Haskin reports on the day's arrivals and the draw.
Catching up with Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird the day after the big upset.
Lenny Shulman reports on Mine That Bird's big upset in Kentucky Derby 135.
Ron Mitchell recaps Oaks Day 2009.Kentucky Oaks Slide Show
Ron Mitchell reports on conditions for Kentucky Oaks Day 2009.
Lenny Shulman talks with Bob Baffert, trainer of Pioneerof the Nile.
In the opinion of her breeder and co-owner, Dolphus Morrison, Kentucky Oaks morning-line favorite Rachel Alexandra "could have been competitive" in the Run for the Roses, but he said he "didn't have a fleeting thought" of running her against the boys.
Lenny Shulman reports from the Churchill Downs paddock. Today's headlines include Papa Clem's 3 furlong breeze, Rachel Alexandra,Friesan Fire and Pioneerof the Nile making appearances, and also the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.
Lenny Shulman covers the news of the day, including the finalizing of the Derby field, the arrival of Dunkirk, and Zenyatta on track. Stay tuned throughout the week for the latest from Churchill Downs.
Esther Marr talks to Hal Wiggins, trainer of Oaks favorite Rachel Alexandra.
Macho Again, who has won two of three starts at Churchill Downs, makes a return visit to the historic track for the May 1 Alysheba Stakes (gr. III) on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) undercard as he takes on nine rivals in the 1 1/16-miles race.
Lenny Shulman talks with Bill Mott, trainer of Hold Me Back.
Lenny Shulman reports on the doings from Tuesday morning including I Want Revenge's work. Stay tuned throughout the week for the latest from Churchill Downs.
A horrific accident on the track at Churchill Downs the morning of April 27 provided a tragic kickoff to the week leading up to the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Ron Mitchell reports on the large number of workouts from Monday morning, plus the status of a trio of Kentucky Derby possible starters from the Todd Pletcher barn.Stay tuned throughout the week for the latest from Churchill Downs.
Evan Hammonds reports on the workouts of Square Eddie and Hold Me Back, both at Churchill Downs, as well as on the condition of Quality Road, who galloped at Belmont Park Sunday Morning. Hammonds also covers the unveiling of the bronze statue of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.Stay tuned throughout the week for the latest from Churchill Downs.
Hialeah Park received a Quarter Horse permit from the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering on March 17, with an apparent mandate to begin that racing by March 17, 2010.
Wagering in Florida on Calder Race Course's recently concluded Tropical at Calder meet fell 31% in 2008, according to the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering.
Nominations for the 2009 Triple Crown of racing the 135th Kentucky Derby (gr. I), 134th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and 141st Belmont Stakes (gr. I) are being taken from horsemen with promising for 3-year-olds.
Trainer Mike Maker established a Churchill Downs fall meet record for victories Nov. 19 when One Eyed Joker won the eighth race. His victory gave Maker his 21st triumph of the season.
With two weeks left before Calder Race Course's July 12 Summit of Speed, Churchill Downs Inc. and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association remain deadlocked in contract talks for the Miami Gardens, Fla., track.
Sent off at odds of 5-2, Mike Tarp's American County went wire-to-wire to win the $250,000 Sunshine Millions Oaks at Gulfstream Park Jan. 26.
Meeting in Florida Jan. 18, representatives of the Jockeys' Guild and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis said they will partner to develop standard programs for on-track treatment of spinal and brain injuries suffered by jockeys and exercise riders.
As of Jan. 9, HRTV was still not permitted to show races from Aqueduct. The New York State Racing and Wagering Board continues to assess HRTV's application to show video from Aqueduct.
Los Alamitos Race Course and Woodbine Entertainment Group's Thoroughbred simulcast productions were declared co-winners of this year's Simulcast Award, presented Sept. 18 by Post Time Technologies 18 at the International Simulcast Conference in Kansas City, MO.
Though Breeders' Cup officials believe Churchill Downs is a premier host site for the World Championships, the rebuilt clubhouse at the Kentucky racetrack has created a problem providing quality seating for guests of Breeders' Cup.
Things were quiet at Barn 17 on the Churchill Downs backstretch the morning of Oct. 31. But Norman Casse knows that is about to change. And, he's glad.
Churchill Downs will accept entries for races during its upcoming Oct. 29-Nov. 25 Fall Meet and subsequent race meets three days in advance of those races.
It is Todd Pletcher day at Churchill Downs Friday. When he sent out Oonagh Maccool to an easy win in the $271,000 Louisville Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) for fillies and mares, the trainer was notching his fourth winner of the day...and that's from four races in which he had runners.
Favored Gouldings Green won a stretch battle with Wild Desert to beat last year's Queen's Plate winner in the $114,500 Alysheba Friday at Churchill Downs.
A group of racetracks and racing organizations are joining with the Jockeys' Guild to raise funds for the immediate needs of permanently disabled riders.
