Latest Updates Around The World
Hawthorne Race Course and Illinois riders heard words of encouragement but took no immediate action during an initial hearing March 3 on Hawthorne’s bankruptcy filing. Hawthorne filed for bankruptcy on Feb. 28 after a succession of financial setbacks led its bank, Signature Bank, to freeze the track’s accounts. That led to Hawthorne’s checks to riders […]
Nine years ago, Steve brought Asmussen Rifle runner Unpleasant Oaklawn Park for the Razorback Handicap (G3) following a promising 2016 campaign from the colt at age 3, which included a third-place finish in the Travers Stakes (G1), a second in the Pennsylvania Derby (G2) and a victory in the Clark Handicap (G1). Gun Runner won […]
Asked what brought him back Oaklawn Park for the first time in many years, owner Mark Cornett said he wanted to witness history. Did Get ice cream ever deliver. The much-loved Haulin Ice on Feb. 20 became the first accredited Arkansas-bred male to reach $1 million in career earnings with a class-leading tour de force […]
Paladin showed why many consider him a leading contender for the May 2 Kentucky Derby (G1). Churchill Downs by attacking the free running leader Chip Honcho to win the $495,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) on February 14 Fair Grounds Race Track and Slot Machines with half a length. The win, which gave him 50 qualifying […]
Blackout Time is targeting the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) March 1 at Oaklawn for its 3-year-old debut, co-owner Lance Gasaway said Saturday morning. Blackout Time hasn’t started since a second-place finish behind eventual 2-year-old champion Ted Noffey in the Breeders’ Futurity Stakes (G1) at 1 1/16 miles on Oct. 4 at Keeneland. Blackout Time […]
After running an easy second in his first dirt start in the January 3 Smarty Jones Stakes, Silent tactics announced his Kentucky Derby (G1) credentials on February 6 with a hard-hitting, ever-expanding win in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) Oaklawn Park. Although he was overshadowed by others competing in the 1 1/16 mile race, […]
After two runaway wins in ungraded stakes, Strategic risk steps into an esteemed company and finds himself in the $1 million spotlight in the Southwest Stakes (G3) on February 6. Oaklawn Park. Preparation for the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) was postponed from Jan. 31 due to subzero temperatures in Arkansas. Strategic Risk, winner of […]
Chicago-area horse racing is facing a potential life-or-death deadline in mid-February Hawthorne Racecourse Officials are struggling to overcome a financial crisis that has left riders and others unable to collect money owned by the track. John Walsh, Hawthorne’s assistant general manager, acknowledged to the Illinois Racing Board on Jan. 28 that the track is currently […]
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing saw a plethora of upgrades in 2025 under new owner Accel Entertainment, and they won’t be slowing down any time soon in 2026. In the new year, Fairmount Park General Manager Vince Gabbert plans to continue expanding the offering in all aspects, including the on-track product, concessions, the casino, facilities […]
1. Ted Noffey Owner/Trainer: Spendthrift Farm/Todd Pletcher In mischief —A dash of happiness Through Old fashioned Breeder: Aaron and Marie Jones LLC (KY) A day after being honored with an Eclipse Award as the 2025 2-year-old male champion, Ted Noffey was back at work at Palm Beach Downs for two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Todd […]
