Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:35

Hey Nay Nay possible for Cecile B. DeMille

Debra A. Roma
Hey Nay Nay got caught up in a pace duel in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and finished 10th.

Hey Nay Nay, the John Sadler-trained colt who finished 10th in the BC Juvenile Turf, will be nominated to the Grade 3 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes on Nov. 30 at Del Mar.

“He came out really good, he’s a possible to go back in the” DeMille, Sadler said.

From a pace perspective, Hey Nay Nay did not have a good trip in the Juvenile Turf. He got caught up in a duel with Outfielder, who finished last. Hey Nay Nay hung tough to near midstretch before he faltered.

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:30

Full Serrano had excuses for miss in Breeders' Cup

Debra A. Roma
Full Serrano came out of his fifth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile with a tender foot, according to trainer John Sadler.

Full Serrano had excuses for finishing fifth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile, a race he won a year ago. This year, things did not go his way. The 4-1 second betting choice, Full Serrano pressed blistering fractions and retreated on the far turn. He was unaccustomed to a severe pace – 44.96 seconds and 1:09.08 – and he also was compromised by a foot issue.

“He came out of it with a little bit of a [tender] left foot,” trainer John Sadler said. “I have to get that squared around and then we’ll figure out a campaign. We still believe in him.”

Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:22

Sadler bullish on Breeders' Cup winner Super Corredora

Barbara D. Livingston
Super Corredora scored a flashy win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies just 20 days after winning a maiden race.

As good as Super Corredora was in 2025, her trainer believes she will be even better in 2026.

John Sadler is already looking forward to next season with the Gun Runner filly, who wired the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar.

“We’re going to save [Super Corredora] for next year,” Sadler said this week at his Santa Anita base. “I think she has a chance to be better next year. She’s not a big filly, and if you look how much she improved, I really think we’re in a great spot.”

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 13:46

Padilla weighing options for Nature's Candy

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Nature's Candy earned her first stakes victory against Pennsylvania-breds in the $75,000 Disco Chick last month.

Though her next start is still up in the air, Nature’s Candy is sure to return to open company at Parx Racing this month. Trainer Hugo Padilla is still deciding between two spots for his 5-year-old mare, who earned her first stakes victory against Pennsylvania-breds in the $75,000 Disco Chick last month.

“I think she’s ready for whatever comes,” Padilla said. “The way she came back, the way she’s responding right now, she’s on her best time. She’s doing really good.”

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 13:09

Touchuponastar earns 108 Beyer in Delta Mile

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Touchuponastar is 8 for 9 at Delta Downs after winning the Delta Mile. He earned a 108 Beyer.

Touchuponastar earned a Beyer Speed Figure of 108 last Saturday night, when he improved his Delta Downs record to 8 for 9 while defeating open company in the $100,000 Delta Mile. Plans call for him to return to the Louisiana-bred ranks for the $150,000 Champions Day Classic on Dec. 13 at Fair Grounds.

“We’ll point towards that,” Jake Delhomme, the retired NFL quarterback who owns Touchuponastar, said Tuesday. “It’s really good timing. We’ll see how it all shakes out. He’ll let us know.”

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:53

Another week of turf racing possible

Barbara D. Livingston
If weather cooperates, another week of turf racing could be added next week at Aqueduct.

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Though Sunday is the last scheduled day of turf racing, it is possible that could be extended by one week, weather permitting.

Andrew Offerman, NYRA’s senior vice president racing and operations, said there will be extra races written on the overnight for next week, but only for the outer turf course and no more than two races per card would be used.

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:49

Rosario to miss week of riding with sprained ankle

Barbara D. Livingston
Jockey Joel Rosario will ride this winter at Oaklawn Park.

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Jockey Joel Rosario, who hasn’t ridden since Nov. 7, will miss his assignments this week due to a sprained ankle suffered during the last race on that card.

Rosario was injured when his foot got caught in the stirrups before he lost his iron altogether trying to avoid a fallen horse in front of him. Rosario eased his horse, English Castle.

Rosario was forced to take off Saturday and Sunday and is now targeting Nov. 20 for his return to the saddle, according to agent Ron Anderson.

Wed, 11/12/2025 - 12:43

Pletcher will wheel back maiden winner Courting in Remsen

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Trainer Todd Pletcher is pointing Courting to the Remsen, just 27 days after a recent maiden win.

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Courting, the $5 million sale-topper at the Keeneland 2024 yearling sale who won his maiden at Aqueduct on Sunday, will be pointed to the Grade 2, $250,000 Remsen Stakes here on Dec. 6, trainer Todd Pletcher said Wednesday.

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 17:11

Saez to winter at Oaklawn Park

Luis Saez at DMR Nov 1 2025
Debra A. Roma
Luis Saez is fourth among North American riders by purse earnings in 2025.

Jockey Luis Saez, who ranks as North America’s fourth leading rider by mount earnings in 2025, is scheduled to winter at Oaklawn Park, according to his agent, Kiaran McLaughlin.

This will be the first time the rider has been based in Hot Springs, Ark. Oaklawn puts on a holiday meet from Dec. 12 to Jan. 4. Following a three-week break, racing resumes and will be held from Jan. 30 to May 2.

Tue, 11/11/2025 - 15:29

Casino operation at Hastings close to being sold; racing won't be impacted in near future

Michael Bye
The potential sale of the casino at Hastings is not expected to immediately impact racing operations.

The owner of Hastings Racecourse & Casino in Vancouver, British Columbia, has reached a “definitive agreement” to sell the casino operation at the track, progressing to a final stage in making the sale. 

Great Canadian Entertainment, the owner of the track and casino, said that the agreement to sell the casino to the Tsliel-Waututh Nation is still subject to “customary closing condition and approvals.” The two sides first signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the sale in June.