Steve Asmussen

Smarty Jones Stakes Preview: Asmussen Loaded for Oaklawn

Oaklawn Park is back for another exciting season, and the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes is set for the feature race of Opening Day this Friday. A strong field of nine […]

Kentucky Oaks

Finite Outfinishes Ursula in Thrilling Silverbulletday

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Trainer Steve Asmussen earned stakes win #1,000 on Saturday when his super-filly Finite outfinished Ursula late to capture the $150,000 Silverbulletday Stakes at Fair Grounds. Breaking from post […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Smarty Jones Field Draws Nine for Opening Day at Oaklawn Park

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Nine horses, including four from Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, were entered Friday in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 24, a 1-mile race that […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 417: 7th Annual Racing Dudes Triple Crown Fantasy League Draft

The Racing Dudes conduct the 7th Annual Racing Dudes Triple Crown Fantasy Horse Racing League Draft for the upcoming 2020 Triple Crown racing season featuring Jon White, Saratoga Slim, The […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Class Lifts Shoplifted to Springboard Mile Victory

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The pure class of Shoplifted was able to lift him up in the final stages of a thrilling stretch duel to capture Sunday’s $400,000 Remington Springboard Mile […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Springboard Mile Preview: Last 2019 Opportunity for 2020 Derby Points

Springboard Mile Preview: Last 2019 Opportunity for 2020 Derby Points Read More

Race Recaps

Silver Prospector Strikes Big in Kentucky Jockey Club

LOUISVILLE, KY – Ed and Susie Orr’s Silver Prospector struck it big on Saturday when he outgunned a pair of tough foes to win the $300,000 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2) […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Finite Denies Motu, Wins Golden Rod

LOUISVILLE, KY – After battling the length of the stretch, Finite denied Motu‘s bid en route to winning Saturday’s $300,000 Golden Rod Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs. Breaking cleanly along the […] Read More

Race Recaps

Halo Again Wins Again in Coronation Futurity

TORONTO, ON – Winchell Thoroughbreds and Willis Horton Racing’s Halo Again made it two-for-two in his young career when he re-rallied late along the inside to win Saturday’s $225,000 Coronation Futurity […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Mighty Mitole Marvelous in Sprint

ARCADIA, CA – William and Corinne Heiligbrodt’s Mitole gunned down a loose-on-the-lead Shancelot in the final stages to win Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking […] Read More