Eclipse Awards

BLINKERS OFF 243: Divisional Predictions and Rapid-Fire

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes rank the best thoroughbred horses in America based on their divisions, predict who will ultimately win each division, and give rapid-fire selections for stakes races around […]

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Reroutes Towards Arkansas Derby

HOT SPRINGS, AR – John Oxley’s Classic Empire is scheduled to be the sixth Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old male to race in the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn on […] Read More

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Unique Bella Crushes in G2 Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita Park

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2017)—A stalking third around the Club House turn, America’s newest superstar 3-year-old could wait no longer with five furlongs to run and in the blink of […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Classic Empire Makes 3-Year-Old Debut in Saturday’s G3 Holy Bull

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – John Oxley’s Classic Empire is slated to make his 3-year-old debut in Saturday’s $350,000 Lambholm South Holy Bull (G2) at Gulfstream Park, fresh off being honored […] Read More

Track Reports

Arrogate Arrives at Gulfstream for $12 million Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Juddmonte Farms’ Arrogate arrived at Gulfstream Park Tuesday afternoon and settled in for his rematch with Horse of the Year California Chrome in the $12 million […] Read More

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California Chrome Voted 2016 Horse of the Year: Eclipse Awards Winners

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Saturday, January 21, 2017) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters announced this evening that California Chrome, winner […] Read More

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Twelve-Time Gulfstream Park Training Champion Pletcher Earns 4,000th Win

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Twelve-time defending Championship Meet leading trainer Todd Pletcher reached a personal milestone with his 4,000th career victory Friday at Gulfstream Park. In his seventh try since […] Read More

Track Reports

Santa Anita Stable Notes: Songbird Lowest Morning Line Choice Since Zenyatta

ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR SONGBIRD ON SATURDAY The fact that nine three-year-old fillies were entered to run against undefeated champion Songbird in the Santa Ysabel Stakes on Saturday was surprising, […] Read More

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Songbird Returns for G3 Santa Ysabel Stakes: What You Need to Know

WHAT: Grade III, $100,000 SANTA YSABEL STAKES Distance & Conditions: 1 1/16 miles for 3-year-old fillies WHEN: Saturday, March 5 Race 5, (approximate Post Time—2:30 p.m. PT) WHY: Undefeated Eclipse […] Read More

Track Reports

Oaklawn Park Barn Notes: I’m A Chatterbox Looking to Make 2016 Debut in Apple Blossom

The $600,000 Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) for older fillies and mares April 15 at Oaklawn is being targeted by I’m a Chatterbox, runner-up for an Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old […] Read More