Joe Talamo

Ivar Sheds Blinkers Successfully in Shadwell Turf Mile

LEXINGTON, KY – Running without blinkers for the first time since May, Ivar proved the move to be a success as he kicked clear in the stretch to win Saturday’s $750,000 Shadwell […]

Kentucky Oaks

Girl Daddy Gives Romans Record Fourth Pocahontas

LOUISVILLE, KY – Trainer Dale Romans’ Girl Daddy overcame a slow start and drew off in the stretch to become her barn’s record fourth winner of Thursday’s $200,000 Pocahontas Stakes […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Arkansas Derby Contender Spotlight: Saratogian

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Rodolphe Brisset’s Saratogian has an auspicious task ahead of him as he attempts two turns for the first time in Saturday’s 2nd division of the $500,000 […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Fantasy Stakes Contender Spotlight: Ring Leader

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Novogratz Racing Stables’ Ring Leader will try to rediscover her winning form Friday when she breaks from the gate in the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn […] Read More

Race Previews

Oaklawn Park 4/26 Race 9 Preview: Charming Lady Cuts Back in Search of Second W

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A day after teaming up to take the $100,000 Bachelor Stakes, jockey Joe Talamo and trainer Tom Amoss are hoping to repeat their success in Sunday’s […] Read More

Race Recaps

Long Weekend Game As Can Be In Bachelor

HOT SPRINGS, AR – B.C.W.T. Ltd.’s Long Weekend ran just about as game as can be on Saturday, dueling his heart out along the inside of Echo Town the length of the […] Read More

Race Previews

Carousel Stakes Preview: Bellafina Making 2020 Debut

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Kaleem Shah’s multiple Grade 1-winning filly Bellafina is set to make her 2020 debut in this Saturday’s 6-furlong $125,000 Carousel Stakes, but seven others – including three […] Read More

News

Bellafina “Unbelievable” in Final Major Work for Carousel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Jockey Joe Talamo was more than exuberant after riding Bellafina in her final major work on Saturday, describing the filly’s sharp Oaklawn Park effort as “Unbelievable” as […] Read More

Race Recaps

Whitmore Wins Record Third Count Fleet Sprint

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Trainer Ron Moquett’s local legend Whitmore took command off of the far turn and powered his way to home to win the $350,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap […] Read More

Race Previews

Apple Blossom Preview: Loaded Field Presents Tough Betting Challenge

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Eight graded stakes winners – including five Grade 1 victors and the defending Kentucky Oaks (G1) champion – comprise the 14-strong field of fillies and mares […] Read More