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Oaklawn Report #1: Discreetness Takes the Smarty Jones

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: DISCREETNESS – It looks as though locals Jinks Fires and Jon Court are back on the Kentucky Derby trail! These two hooked […]

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Songbird Drill ‘Just What We Wanted’

SONGBIRD’S DRILL ‘JUST WHAT WE WANTED’ Unbeaten Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner Songbird, who will officially be crowned Eclipse Award champion two-year-old filly of 2015 at the ceremonial dinner Saturday […] Read More

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Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Whitmore Still Possible for Smarty Jones

Whitmore Still Possible for Smarty Jones Despite being entered in a Saturday entry-level allowance/optional claiming sprint at Oaklawn, lightly raced Whitmore remains under consideration for Monday’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes […] Read More

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Oaklawn Preview Part 6 of 6: The 3 Year Old Colts

The Oaklawn three-year old series is the most exciting program you’ll see anywhere in the sport of horse racing, and last year it changed the course of history! It had […] Read More

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Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Final Preparations for Smarty Jones

Richards Still Waiting to Make Smarty Jones Decisions Trainer Rodney Richards said he plans to meet with Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel before announcing a decision on next-race plans […] Read More

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Oaklawn Preview Part 5 of 6: The 3 Year Old Fillies

When it comes to three-year old fillies Oaklawn Park is second to none! Rachel Alexandra, Eight Belles, and Blind Luck are some of the recent names of fillies that ran […] Read More

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Oaklawn Preview Part 4 of 6: The Older Males

When it comes to the older males at Oaklawn going two turns this coming season it’s safe to say things are fairly wide open. Last year Todd Pletcher shipped into […] Read More

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Oaklawn Preview Part 3 of 6: The Older Females

While the Arkansas Derby will always get the most attention at Oaklawn, the Apple Blossom Handicap actually has been just as productive over the years. It serves as the main […] Read More

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Songbird Fires Bullet Work, California Chrome Countdown

IT’S EARLY (SONG)BIRD THAT CATCHES THE WORK CHROME WELL-SCHOOLED FOR THE SAN PASQUAL RAIN DOESN’T DAMPEN ENTHUSIASM FOR TRACK TRAINER SEEKS STALKING TRIP IN SHAM STAKES BURGER & BREWFEST SATURDAY […] Read More

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Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: Synchrony Works for Smarty Jones

A Smart Work Synchrony moved closer to his scheduled 3-year-old debut in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 18 at Oaklawn with a 5-furlong workout just after the track opened […] Read More