Songbird

Keeneland Barn Notes: Rachel’s Valentina in First Breeze Since Ashland

Stonestreet Stables’ Rachel’s Valentina, second in the April 9 Central Bank Ashland (G1), turned in her first work since that race on Thursday before 7 a.m., covering four furlongs in :48.60. […]

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Road to the Kentucky Oaks Point Standings

The “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” is a 30-race series that awards points to the Top 4 finishers in each race. The Top 14 point earners nominated to the Longines […] Read More

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2016 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Features 59 Grade/Group 1 Races in 12 Countries

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 19, 2016) — The Breeders’ Cup announced today that the 2016 Breeders’ Cup Challenge series will consist of 77 automatic qualifying races, including four new races, into the […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby News: Amoss’ Derby Contender Mo Tom ‘Very Impressive’ in Return to Work Tab

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, April 13, 2016) – G M B Racing’s Mo Tom began serious preparation for a start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) with a half-mile breeze in […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Exaggerator 2. Songbird 3. Sheer Drama Read More

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US Racing 2016 Kentucky Oaks Odds

We get it. It’s Songbird then it’s everyone else. Perhaps you want to lock in her price now? Or maybe take a shot against? Over at US Racing, they have everything you […] Read More

Track Reports

Santa Anita Stable Notes: Songbird Still ‘Perfect’ After Oaks Romp

SONGBIRD CONTINUES TO FLY ABOVE THE REST Superstar filly Songbird, who soars over her prey like a raptor, won her seventh straight race with consummate ease Saturday, taking the Grade […] Read More

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Desormeaux Brothers Romp in G1 $1 Million Santa Anita Derby With Exaggerator

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Exaggerator finally confirmed the belief trainer Keith Desormeaux had all along in his 3-year-old colt. Making an impressive move on a sloppy track in taking the […] Read More

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Undefeated Songbird Simply Brilliant in G1 Santa Anita Oaks

ARCADIA, Calif. (April 9, 2016)—Sent to the front from the rail in her first-ever start on a sloppy track, undefeated Songbird responded with a brilliant gate to wire performance in […] Read More

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Stevens Eyes Big Picture With Mor Spirit

Gary Stevens hopes to add to his record of nine Santa Anita Derby victories when he rides Mor Spirit for Bob Baffert in the 79th edition of the West Coast’s major steppingstone […] Read More