C Z Rocket

Papa Dudes 2021 Oaklawn Awards

It’s always a sad Sunday when the Oaklawn meet comes to an end because for the many devoted Oaklawn fans, myself included, a huge void will be in our lives for the next few days.…

Race Recaps

C Z Rocket Bests Whitmore Again in Count Fleet Sprint

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The third straight showdown between local legend Whitmore and the magically revitalized C Z Rocket saw the latter best the former for the second race in a row as he won Saturday’s $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) at Oaklawn Park. C Z Rocket was the… Read More

Race Previews

Whitmore, C Z Rocket Renew Rivalry in Count Fleet

HOT SPRINGS, AR – So far, Whitmore and C Z Rocket have fought to a split decision. Round 3 is Saturday at Oaklawn when they tangle again in the $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) for older sprinters at 6 furlongs. “They’re two warriors,” said Peter Miller, trainer of C… Read More

Race Recaps

C Z Rocket Denies Whitmore In Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The anticipated rematch between last year’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) champion Whitmore and runner-up C Z Rocket culminated in the latter barely denying the former from a record fifth straight score in Saturday’s $200,000 Hot Springs Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Whitmore and C Z Rocket were… Read More

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News

Rocket Man Looks to Upset Whitmore in Hot Springs

HOT SPRINGS, AR – The last time C Z Rocket ran at Oaklawn, the gelding was on a 10-race losing streak and in for a $40,000 claiming price. C Z Rocket may have lost again last April, but Southern California-based trainer Peter Miller and owner Tom Kagele won big after… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Fourth Time’s the Charm for Whitmore in Sprint

LEXINGTON, KY – Trainer Ron Moquett’s Whitmore finally broke through in his fourth attempt to win Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Keeneland. Though chilly on the tote at 18/1 as he broke from post 7 under Irad Ortiz Jr., Whitmore broke well and settled into his usual position well… Read More

Breeders' Cup

3/1 Favorite Vekoma OUT of Sprint

Trainer George Weaver’s Vekoma, a talented runner who captured multiple Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series events earlier this year, reportedly spiked a temperature and has scratched from the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday, November 7, where he had drawn the far outside… Read More

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Breeders' Cup

Improving Rushie Joins Crowded Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Pre-Entries

Trainer Michael McCarthy’s improving 3-year-old Rushie joined the crowded group of 23 total pre-entries for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Big Ass Fans Dirt Mile (G1), which is shaping up to be one of the deepest and most competitive races of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships weekend at Keeneland on… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Octet of 3-Year-Olds Among 17 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Pre-Entries

Count 8 quick-footed 3-year-olds among the 17 horses pre-entered into the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint, which will be held at Keeneland on Saturday, November 7, as part of the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships weekend that begins the day prior. Only 1 of the pre-entries listed the Sprint as… Read More

Breeders' Cup

C Z Rocket Defeats Flagstaff for Second Time in Santa Anita Sprint Championship

ARCADIA, CA – For the second time following the Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2), the red-hot C Z Rocket defeated Flagstaff in Sunday’s $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes (G2). The Santa Anita Sprint Championship is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with C Z Rocket receiving an automatic berth… Read More