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Blackout Time is by the versatile young sire Not This Time and hails from a very long-winded female family, with turf ability, which can be a harbinger of success on the Churchill Downs dirt.
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In Rick Dutrow's perfect world, neither The Obliterator nor Slay Sadie Slay would be tackling a one-turn mile at Aqueduct this week. The trainer said one might prefer a little longer while the other might prefer a little shorter, but the 3-year-old colts should still be able to make the most of things in the seventh on Friday.
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Nerazurri lost nothing in defeat in her last start, and the company line from the race is one of the primary reasons she will be a strong favorite Friday in the $135,000 Trivista overnight stakes at Oaklawn Park.
The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction that would prevent Churchill Downs Inc. from accepting bets from state residents through its account-wagering company, according to court records.
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Attendance at this year’s Preakness Stakes on May 16 at its temporary home of Laurel Park in Maryland will be limited to 4,800 people, according to 1/ST Racing and Gaming, the company responsible for putting on the race.
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Greg Reinhart's analysis of the Thursday 2/26 card at Yonkers Raceway.
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This year's 152nd edition of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks has attracted a relatively small group of 89 early nominees, led by undefeated points leader Bella Ballerina and Eclipse Award champion 2-year-old filly Super Corredora.
A catalog of 68 horses is now available for the 2026 Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The auction, which is operated by the Texas Thoroughbred Association, is set for Wednesday, April 1, starting at 10 a.m. Central, and the under tack show is scheduled for Monday, March 30, at 8 a.m. Central. Both will be held at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie.
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The United States Harness Writers Association (USHWA) held its annual meetings this past Saturday and Sunday, returning to the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in this central Florida city. The Dan Patch Awards Banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, on Sunday evening again provided the highlights of the weekend, with Horse of the Year Beau Jangles taking top honors.
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Brad Free's Santa Anita Horses to Watch for the week of Feb. 20-22, 2026
