Cowan

Field Day Rallies from Last to Win William Walker

LOUISVILLE, KY – Trainer Brad Cox kicked off Kentucky Derby week in style when Klein Racing homebred Field Day rallied from last to win Saturday’s featured $150,000 William Walker Overnight Stakes on Opening Night of the 2021 Spring Meet before…

Race Previews

Cowan Headlines Overflow Field for Opening Night William Walker

LOUISVILLE, KY – Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt, Madaket Stables, and Spendthrift Farm’s Cowan, runner-up in last fall’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2), tops a field of ten 3-year-olds and two also-eligibles entered in Saturday’s sixth running of the $125,000 William Walker. The William Walker highlights Saturday’s Opening Night Presented… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Caddo River Obliterates Smarty Jones

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Shortleaf Stable homebred Caddo River proved why he was the 3/5 heavy favorite as he obliterated the competition in Friday’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Caddo River broke alertly from the far outside post 7 under Florent Geroux, hustled toward the front, and received an uncontested… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Smarty Jones Preview: Oaklawn Park is BACK!

HOT SPRINGS, AR – After seeing through one of the most unique and historic meets of all time last year, Oaklawn Park is back for another exciting season when the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes headlines the 2021 Opening Day Friday. A strong field of seven will contest the event, which… Read More

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Kentucky Derby

Caddo River Tops Smarty Jones Field

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Shortleaf Stable homebred Caddo River headlines the field of seven 3-year-olds entered in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, the main event of Oaklawn Park’s opening day card on Friday, January 22. The Smarty Jones awards Kentucky Derby (G1) points to the top four finishers on a… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Senor Buscador Circles Field In Springboard Mile

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Joe Peacock homebred Senor Buscador waited at the back before circling the field and driving home to a sharp score in Friday’s $200,000 Springboard Mile at Remington Park. Senor Buscador – bet down from his 15/1 morning line to 7/2 co-second choice – broke a bit slowly… Read More

Race Previews

Springboard Mile Preview: Outadore Tries Dirt for First Time

A strong field of 11 will line up this Friday evening for the $200,000 Remington Park Springboard Mile, which serves as one of the final opportunity for 2-year-olds to earn Kentucky Derby points. The winner receives 10 points, second place earns 4, third 2, and fourth 1. A total of… Read More

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Breeders' Cup

Golden Pal’s Talent Overcomes Greenness in Juvenile Turf Sprint

LEXINGTON, KY – Ranlo Investments homebred Golden Pal‘s immense talent helped him overcome his greenness to win Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) at Keeneland. Golden Pal, sent from post 14 as the 4/5 favorite under Irad Ortiz Jr., broke like a shot and was immediately a multiple-length… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Bodenheimer Blitzes Indian Summer

LEXINGTON, KY – Kristin Boice and Marylou Holden’s Bodenheimer blitzed the field with a sharp gate-to-wire victory in Sunday’s $150,000 Indian Summer Stakes at Keeneland. The Indian Summer is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Bodenheimer receiving an automatic berth in the Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland this November.… Read More

Race Recaps

Outadore, Fauci Complete Ward Exacta in Bal a Bali Juvenile Turf Sprint

FRANKLIN, KY – Trainer Wesley Ward’s 1-2 combo of Outadore and Fauci completed the barn’s exacta in Saturday’s $500,000 Bal a Bali Juvenile Turf Stakes at Kentucky Downs. Outadore broke from post 9 as the 9/5 favorite under Irad Ortiz, Jr., and settled into a two-wide stalking position in fourth; Fauci was… Read More