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Stories by The Pressbox StaffLouisville Thoroughbred Society To Host 2 “Membership Sessions” / Come Take a Look
You are probably aware of the exciting news recently about the Louisville Thoroughbred Society opening soon downtown. With the recent announcement that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously approved Churchill Downs’ request to open and operate a “Racetrack Extension” at The Louisville Thoroughbred Society premises and offer on-site wagering opportunities for members and their guests, […]
Marylou Whitney, “Queen of Saratoga,” Passes Away
(Marylou Whitney, left, passed away on Friday, July 19 / Coglianese Photo & Courtesy of NYRA) From the NYRA Media Team: Marylou Whitney, whose philanthropic initiatives and contributions to racing earned her the nicknames “Queen of Saratoga” and “Grand Dame of Saratoga” among other honors, died Friday, July 19, at her Cady Hill home in […]
Molly Pitcher Stakes Preview: Midnight Bisou Will Be Tough To Handle
(Trainer Steve Asmussen will saddle Midnight Bisou in the G3 Molly Pitcher on Saturday / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Park Media Team: There was more star power on the Monmouth Park backside Thursday once the van carrying Midnight Bisou arrived from Saratoga. The multiple Grade 1 winner, arguably the top older […]
G1 Haskell Invitational Preview: Maximum Security Is 8-5 ML Favorite
(Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in this year’s KY Derby before being DQ’d for interference / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Park Media Team: Maximum Security, the 8-5 morning line favorite in the field of seven salty sophomores, sets out to reclaim his status as the king of this year’s […]
UPDATE: Ellis Park Cancels Friday’s, Saturday’s Race Cards
(Ellis Park / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Ellis Park Media Team: Ellis Park has canceled live racing for Friday’s card out of precaution given the forecast for extreme heat in the Tri-State area. The after-racing performance by the band Tailgate Revival also has been canceled. According to a tweet issued from the […]
Maximum Security Returns in G1 Haskell Stakes on Saturday
(Maximum Security before this year’s KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Media Team: Despite the imposing presence of Maximum Security, who crossed the wire first in the Kentucky Derby before being disqualified for interference and also has a home-field advantage at Monmouth Park, a field of seven talented 3-year-olds was […]
Notes & Quotes From the Fleet Treat Stakes: Hollywood Hills
(Hollywood Hills wins Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar / Benoit Photo & Courtesy of Del Mar) Notes & Quotes From Fleet Treat Stakes: FLAVIEN PRAT (Hollywood Hills, winner) – “The first time I rode the horse and they said just get her comfortable and make one run. At the top of the stretch I […]
Saratoga Barn Notes: Code of Honor Pointed Toward G2 Jim Dandy
(Code of Honor before this year’s KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the NYRA Media Team: Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey said Code of Honor will more than likely bypass the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy presented by NYRA Bets in favor of training up to the Grade 1, $1.25 million […]
Notes & Quotes From Saratoga’s Stillwater Stakes: My Italian Rabbi
(My Italian Rabbi wins Stillwater Stakes at Saratoga / Photo by Chelsea Durand & Courtesy of NYRA) Gold Square’s My Italian Rabbi won a stretch-long duel with post-time favorite Fierce Lady to capture Thursday’s $100,000 Stillwater, a six-furlong sprint for New York-bred juvenile fillies at Saratoga Race Course. My Italian Rabbi improved her record to […]
Saratoga Cancels Saturday’s Card Due to Anticipated Heat Wave
From the NYRA Media Team: The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), working jointly with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) and under the advice and recommendation of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), today announced it is cancelling Saturday’s card of racing at Saratoga Race Course due to excessive heat forecast for […]
Louisville Thoroughbred Society To Host 2 “Membership Sessions” / Come Take a Look
You are probably aware of the exciting news recently about the Louisville Thoroughbred Society opening soon downtown. With the recent announcement that the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission unanimously approved Churchill Downs’ request to open and operate a “Racetrack Extension” at The Louisville Thoroughbred Society premises and offer on-site wagering opportunities for members and their guests, […]
Marylou Whitney, “Queen of Saratoga,” Passes Away
(Marylou Whitney, left, passed away on Friday, July 19 / Coglianese Photo & Courtesy of NYRA) From the NYRA Media Team: Marylou Whitney, whose philanthropic initiatives and contributions to racing earned her the nicknames “Queen of Saratoga” and “Grand Dame of Saratoga” among other honors, died Friday, July 19, at her Cady Hill home in […]
Molly Pitcher Stakes Preview: Midnight Bisou Will Be Tough To Handle
(Trainer Steve Asmussen will saddle Midnight Bisou in the G3 Molly Pitcher on Saturday / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Park Media Team: There was more star power on the Monmouth Park backside Thursday once the van carrying Midnight Bisou arrived from Saratoga. The multiple Grade 1 winner, arguably the top older […]
G1 Haskell Invitational Preview: Maximum Security Is 8-5 ML Favorite
(Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in this year’s KY Derby before being DQ’d for interference / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Park Media Team: Maximum Security, the 8-5 morning line favorite in the field of seven salty sophomores, sets out to reclaim his status as the king of this year’s […]
UPDATE: Ellis Park Cancels Friday’s, Saturday’s Race Cards
(Ellis Park / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Ellis Park Media Team: Ellis Park has canceled live racing for Friday’s card out of precaution given the forecast for extreme heat in the Tri-State area. The after-racing performance by the band Tailgate Revival also has been canceled. According to a tweet issued from the […]
Maximum Security Returns in G1 Haskell Stakes on Saturday
(Maximum Security before this year’s KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Monmouth Media Team: Despite the imposing presence of Maximum Security, who crossed the wire first in the Kentucky Derby before being disqualified for interference and also has a home-field advantage at Monmouth Park, a field of seven talented 3-year-olds was […]
Notes & Quotes From the Fleet Treat Stakes: Hollywood Hills
(Hollywood Hills wins Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar / Benoit Photo & Courtesy of Del Mar) Notes & Quotes From Fleet Treat Stakes: FLAVIEN PRAT (Hollywood Hills, winner) – “The first time I rode the horse and they said just get her comfortable and make one run. At the top of the stretch I […]
Saratoga Barn Notes: Code of Honor Pointed Toward G2 Jim Dandy
(Code of Honor before this year’s KY Derby / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the NYRA Media Team: Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey said Code of Honor will more than likely bypass the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy presented by NYRA Bets in favor of training up to the Grade 1, $1.25 million […]
Notes & Quotes From Saratoga’s Stillwater Stakes: My Italian Rabbi
(My Italian Rabbi wins Stillwater Stakes at Saratoga / Photo by Chelsea Durand & Courtesy of NYRA) Gold Square’s My Italian Rabbi won a stretch-long duel with post-time favorite Fierce Lady to capture Thursday’s $100,000 Stillwater, a six-furlong sprint for New York-bred juvenile fillies at Saratoga Race Course. My Italian Rabbi improved her record to […]
Saratoga Cancels Saturday’s Card Due to Anticipated Heat Wave
From the NYRA Media Team: The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), working jointly with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) and under the advice and recommendation of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), today announced it is cancelling Saturday’s card of racing at Saratoga Race Course due to excessive heat forecast for […]
