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Commandment Aims to Fulfill Derby Dream for Pokoik
on 03/01/2026 9:20 PM
Lee Pokoik has spent more than 35 years mastering the art of Thoroughbred breeding, and now he looks toward a historic first: a trip to the Kentucky Derby (G1) to cheer on a star he bred.
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Explora Powers to Thrilling Honeybee Stakes Victory
on 03/01/2026 9:20 PM
In a display of heart and determination, Explora secured her first graded stakes win of 2026 in the $750,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park, earning 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
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Class President Fights Off Silent Tactic to Win Rebel
on 03/01/2026 8:11 PM
In a thrilling stretch duel, Class President was able to fend off Silent Tactic to win the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 1 in his first start around two turns.
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Jockey Davis' Injury Comeback on Display at Gulfstream
on 03/01/2026 8:11 PM
Less than four months after being seriously injured in a frightening on-track accident, jockey Dylan Davis' comeback is in full swing at Gulfstream Park.
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Slew’s Tiz Whiz Earns Third Horse of the Year Title
on 03/01/2026 6:09 PM
The top sprinter award—for the third year in a row—was awarded to Slew's Tiz Whiz, who also earned his fourth older horse title. The now 8-year-old gelding, who races for Slew's Crew Racing, received his third Washington Horse of the Year title.
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Horsemen's Conference to Spotlight Timely Issues
on 03/01/2026 6:09 PM
In perhaps a sign of some amount of relationship mending between the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and The Jockey Club, the chairman of the latter will deliver the keynote address at this year's National HBPA Conference.
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Cox Pleased with Commandment's Fountain of Youth
on 03/01/2026 6:09 PM
Wathnan Racing's Commandment was looking good at Payson Park March 1 on the morning after passing the two-turn test in the $425,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Iron Honor Emerges Well from Gotham Win
on 03/01/2026 6:09 PM
Iron Honor emerged from his Feb. 28 victory in the Gotham Stakes (G3) in good condition. Trainer Chad Brown plans to keep the colt at Belmont Park to prepare for the April 4 Wood Memorial (G2).
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Australian Guineas Tops G1 Pair for Godolphin, Maher
on 03/01/2026 3:05 PM
An Australian Guineas (G1) win by Observer highlighted a pair of group 1s won by Godolphin and trainer Ciaron Maher in Australia Feb. 28.
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Australian Guineas Tops G1 Pair for Godolphin, Maher
on 03/01/2026 3:05 PM
An Australian Guineas (G1) win by Observer highlighted a pair of group 1s won by Godolphin and trainer Ciaron Maher in Australia Feb. 28.
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Dozens of Jockeys and Trainers Stranded in Gulf Region
on 03/01/2026 12:56 PM
Dozens of jockeys and trainers are among thousands of people stranded across the Gulf region as the ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has closed large swathes of airspace.
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Thought Process Scores in Buena Vista After Layoff
on 02/28/2026 9:13 PM
In her first performance since last summer at Del Mar, Thought Process defeats Vibez and Grand Slam Smile to win the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park.
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Iron Honor Takes Gotham, Moves Into Triple Crown Mix
on 02/28/2026 8:12 PM
Running for just the second time, Iron Honor edged away late to take the Gotham (G3) by a length as a 4-5 favorite and convince trainer Chad Brown that the April 4 Wood Memorial (G2) at 1 1/8 miles and the Kentucky Derby (G1) are definitely in play.
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Magnitude Mirrors Gun Runner by Taking Razorback
on 02/28/2026 8:12 PM
Magnitude begins his 4-year-old season Feb. 28 at Oaklawn Park just as former Steve Asmussen trainee Gun Runner did—with a resounding victory in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3).
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Commandment Surges to Win Fountain of Youth
on 02/28/2026 8:12 PM
Wathnan Racing's Commandment slipped through along the rail to take the lead in the stretch and held off a stubborn foe in Chief Wallabee to win the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Commandment Surges to Win Fountain of Youth Stakes
on 02/28/2026 7:11 PM
Wathnan Racing's Commandment slipped through along the rail to take the lead in the stretch and held off a stubborn foe in Chief Wallabee to win the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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She Be Smooth Overpowers Davona Dale Stakes Rivals
on 02/28/2026 7:11 PM
Just before midstretch She Be Smooth flashed another gear to surge past a pair of dueling leaders and quickly open up to register a 6-length victory in the $205,000 Davona Dale Stakes (G2) Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park.
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Paradise Posts Comfortable Victory in Aqueduct's Busher
on 02/28/2026 7:11 PM
It took Larry Roth and his wife, Nanci, several years to find a "lucky" spot to watch their horses race at Aqueduct Racetrack. It finally happened Feb. 28 when the "L" and "N" in LNJ Foxwoods watched their filly Paradise romp in the Busher Stakes.
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Commandment Surges to Win Fountain of Youth Stakes
on 02/28/2026 7:11 PM
Wathnan Racing's Commandment slipped through along the rail to take the lead in the stretch and held off a stubborn foe in Chief Wallabee to win the Feb. 28 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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She Be Smooth Overpowers Davona Dale Stakes Rivals
on 02/28/2026 7:11 PM
Just before midstretch She Be Smooth flashed another gear to surge past a pair of dueling leaders and quickly open up to register a 6-length victory in the $205,000 Davona Dale Stakes (G2) Feb. 28 at Gulfstream Park.
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