Beem to Serve as Colonial Downs Track Announcer
Colonial Downs officials today announced that veteran race caller Jason Beem will be the official track announcer for the 2019 Colonial Downs meeting, Aug. 8-Sept.…
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Hall of Famers Expected for Jockeys and Jeans Event
A Jockeys and Jeans record 19 Hall of Fame riders are expected to attend the sixth annual Jockeys and Jeans Fundraiser to benefit Permanently Disabled…
Castellano to Receive Mike Venzia Award
The New York Racing Association has announced Javier Castellano as the 2019 recipient of the Mike Venezia Award, the prestigious honor awarded to jockeys who…
Saturday Stakes: Santa Anita Gets Big Weekend Started
Each Saturday NTRA and BloodHorse provide a one-stop guide to the day's graded stakes races. Races are listed in chronological order (all times Eastern). For…
Brant Has Grand Plans for Improving Payson Park
Peter Brant confirmed May 24 that he has purchased Payson Park, the storied 405-acre training center in Indiantown, Fla., from Virginia Kraft Payson.
Breeders' Cup Mile Berth on the Line in Chile
A field of 13 runners, including 2017 winner Top Casablanca, have been entered for the 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Club Hipico Falabella (G1) May 26…
MD Jockey Club Releases Stakes for Remainder of 2019
The Maryland Jockey Club has put together a schedule of 42 stakes worth $4.275 million in purses to carry through the end of 2019.
SA Purse Enhancements Extended to End of Meet
The purse enhancements will now be extended for the final two weeks, through June 23. The final two weeks will be funded solely from the…
Fire up the Grill and the Wagering Account
Summer racing unofficially starts Memorial Day weekend, and Saturday's varied stakes menu offers horseplayers ample opportunities to stick their toes in the water.
Sneaking Out Brings Hometown Edge in Summertime Oaks
The May 26 Summertime Oaks (G2) drew a field of five. Sneaking Out may hold an edge by having remained in Southern California throughout her…