WinStar Farm unveiled a promising runner on Friday at Keeneland when homebred Speightster rolled by seven lengths in his career debut. The 3-year-old colt is a son of champion sprinter Speightstown, who stands at the Versailles, Ky., farm.
Jockey Dennis Carr was taken to Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif., after sustaining a blow to the back of his head when unseated by 3-year-old gelding Sharpton in the starting gate prior to Sunday’s fifth race.
Former jockey Marcia Stortz earned her first victory as a trainer Sunday at Golden Gate Fields when Blazing Mojave held off the late charge of All Magic to with a six-furlong, $12,500 maiden claimer by a head.
Trip Notes for April 18-19: Elkhorn, Charles Town Classic, Illinois Derby and more by Michael Hammersly.
Pick a participant involved with Get Happy Mister’s win in Sunday’s $100,500 San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita and there was a milestone to celebrate.
Indiana Grand Racecourse commences its 2015 racing season Tuesday, with a new summer date for the Indiana Derby, a stable and attractive purse structure, and one nagging issue that won’t go away anytime soon.
Bob Pandolfo's Sharp Horses and Track Trends report featuring horses from Northfield, Meadows, Yonkers and others.
Horses to watch from Monticello Raceway.
Garnet Barnsdale's analysis of the Monday 4/20 card at Mohawk Racetrack.
Brewster Smith's analysis of the Monday 4/20 card at Yonkers Raceway.
