John Velazquez

Krampus Conquers Canadian Turf

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – William Schettine’s homebred Krampus found clear sailing this time and showed off his talent impressively on Saturday to conquer the Canadian Turf Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. Breaking from post […]

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Prince Lucky Makes the Grade in Hal’s Hope

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Daniel McConnell’s homebred Prince Lucky struck a major chord in his first start since June 9, winning Saturday’s Hal’s Hope Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park for his […] Read More

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Coal Front Conquers G3 Razorback

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Robert LaPenta and Head of Plains Partners’ Coal Front bolted out of his stall like a rocket to gain good position, waited for the perfect moment to pounce, […] Read More

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Dolce Lili Duels Foes Into Defeat In $125,000 South Beach

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Don Alberto Stable’s homebred Dolce Lili overcame a slippery yielding turf course to rally late and outduel three very game foes in Saturday’s $125,000 South Beach Stakes at Gulfstream […] Read More

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Casa Creed Turf-riffic in $100,000 Kitten’s Joy

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – LRE Racing and JEH Racing Stable’s Casa Creed made his turf debut count in a terrific way on Saturday, taking over in mid-stretch and fending off the ultra-classy Henley’s Joy […] Read More

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Mind Control Workmanlike in $150,000 Jerome

SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY – Breeder/co-owner Red Oak Stable’s Mind Control kicked off his 3-year-old season with a strong workmanlike return to victory in Tuesday’s $150,000 Jerome Stakes at Aqueduct. Breaking quickly from […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Sistercharlie Squeaks Out Filly & Mare Turf Score

LOUISVILLE, KY – Peter Brant’s Sistercharlie returned her owner to the Breeders’ Cup winner’s circle for the first time since 1988 while squeaking out the biggest score of her life in Saturday’s Grade […] Read More

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A Raving Beauty Wires G1 First Lady

LEXINGTON, KY – Given an early uncontested lead, trainer Chad Brown’s A Raving Beauty took the field gate-to-wire to win Saturday’s Grade 1, $400,000 First Lady Stakes at Keeneland. The First Lady is […] Read More

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Come Dancing Wires $100,000 Royal Delta

ELMONT, NY – Blue Devil Racing Stable’s homebred filly Come Dancing strode gate-to-wire with relative ease for her first big score in Sunday’s $100,000 Royal Delta Stakes at Belmont Park. Breaking sharply from […] Read More

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Mind Control Wires G1 Hopeful

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Red Oak Stable’s homebred Mind Control possessed the lead throughout the race, no matter who challenged him, en route to winning Monday’s Grade 1, $350,000 Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga. […] Read More