Tampa Bay Downs has scheduled 23 stakes worth a total of $2.7 million for its 2015-16 race meet, essentially the same as the prior meet, but when the Oldsmar, Fla., oval resumes racing Saturday, Nov. 28, the meet will have a slightly different look.
Carouse looks to prove his last race, an easy win on turf, was no fluke in Saturday’s $35,000 Jeff and Jack Coady Sr. Stakes at Turf Paradise Saturday. Also on the card is the $35,000 Chandler Stakes, a mile turf race for fillies.
The battle lines are clearly drawn for the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs, where Gold Medal Dancer will square off against a trio of younger rivals.
It may be too early to catch a case of Derby fever, but Saturday’s $50,000-added Golden Nugget at Golden Gate Fields is the first step for local runners toward Northern California’s top race for 3-year-olds, the Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby, and beyond.
Trainer Larry Pilotti saddles Sunset Silhouette (#3, ML 4-1) in Thursday's ninth race at Gulfstream Park West, a six-furlong optional claimer. Since Jan., 1, 2014, Pilotti is winning at a 30 percent clip in claiming races, for a return on investment of $2.67. Check out the Positive ROI report as part of DRF Plus. Sign up for DRF Plus here.
Deniro’s Saint has spent her season chasing the two best Ohio-breds in training, the 4-year-old colt Jac’s Fact and the 4-year-old filly Needmore Flattery. On Saturday, the 5-year-old Deniro’s Saint finally gets away from the potent pair, who have combined for 12 victories in 2015 and are vying for Ohio-bred Horse of the Year.
Chic Thrill will try to keep her unblemished record intact in her Polytrack debut Saturday at Woodbine in the $150,000 Jammed Lovely Stakes, a seven-furlong sprint for Ontario-bred 3-year-old fillies.
Calumet announced stud fees for the 2016 season for its 16 stallions, at its main location in Lexington, Ky., as well as its regional stallions.
Freaky Feet Pete has won an incredible 23 times in 26 starts and the best seat in the house during those races has belonged to driver Trace Tetrick. The dynamic pair hooks up again on Saturday night at Balmoral Park in the $150,000 American National for 3-year-old male pacers.
Apprentice David Lopez, who leads Golden Gate Fields jockeys with 14 victories, will begin riding at Del Mar on Friday.
