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‘Rising Star’ Cornucopian Crushes Allowance Rivals On Seasonal Return

on 01/31/2026 7:32 PM

'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard CORNUCOPIAN (c, 4, Into Mischief–Magical World, by Distorted Humor) hit a traffic jam nearing the quarter pole of a 6 1/2-furlong Santa Anita allowance on Saturday, but it proved but a minor inconvenience, as he got his feet back under him, quickly took a gap at the rail inside

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Second Verse, Same as First: Sister Troienne Gives No Quarter in Sweetest Chant

on 01/31/2026 7:01 PM

The Gulfstream grass very quickly became trainer Brian Lynch's lawn Saturday when the conditioner took home three victories over the course with two being stakes–the Kitten's Joy earlier on the card and here in the Sweetest Chant with Sister Troienne (Munnings). With her conditioner (an...

Pricy Into Mischief Colt Potente Guts It Out on Santa Anita Bow

on 01/31/2026 6:29 PM

Trainer Bob Baffert came into Saturday's hot-looking maiden at Santa Anita with a trio of high-profile chances on paper, but that number was reduced to a single runner with the program scratches of the rail-drawn Duntov, a $575,000 son of Maxfield, and Crude Velocity (

Nearly More Than Enough In Holy Bull

on 01/31/2026 5:59 PM

Safe to say that two turns are no problem. NEARLY (c, 3, Not This Time – Ib Prospecting, by Mineshaft) passed the stretch-out test with flying colors Saturday, cruising to the line to capture the GIII Ho...

‘Rising Star’ Disruptor Makes A Winning Return at Tampa

on 01/31/2026 5:06 PM

A $1.15 million Keeneland September graduate, Disruptor (Gun Runner) was a money-burning third on career debut at Gulfstream last January, but put it all together to become a 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard with a 9 1/4-length graduation at that venue Mar. 1. He was last seen finishing a low...

On Time Girl Gets Oaks Points In Forward Gal

on 01/31/2026 5:05 PM

'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' ON TIME GIRL (f, 3, Not This Time–Girl Daddy, by Uncle Mo) back up her even-money odds and came home a strong winner to capture the GIII Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park Saturday. The win was good for 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky ...

Yaupon Colt Solitude Dude Makes It Three Straight In the Swale

on 01/31/2026 4:00 PM

Looking to take his career record to a perfect three wins from as many visits to the races, Chris Fountoukis's SOLITUDE DUDE (c, 3, Yaupon–After the Party, by Into Mischief) made every yard to record his second career stakes success in Saturday's Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Off to a smart beginning from the outside

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Yaupon Colt Solitude Dude Makes It Three Straight In the Swale

on 01/31/2026 4:00 PM

Looking to take his career record to a perfect three wins from as many visits to the races, Chris Fountoukis's SOLITUDE DUDE (c, 3, Yaupon–After the Party, by Into Mischief) made every yard to record his second career stakes success in Saturday's Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Off to a smart beginning from the outside

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Nyquist Firster Current Yield Takes The Heat, Won’t Be Beat On Debut

on 01/31/2026 3:20 PM

Klaravich Stables' CURRENT YIELD (f, 3, Nyquist–Denali Tizadream, by Colonel John) overcame a tricky inside trip, belying her inexperience to graduate impressively at first asking as the 2-1 favorite Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. Away fairly from the inside gate in a full field o...

Nyquist Firster Current Yield Takes The Heat, Won’t Be Beat On Debut

on 01/31/2026 3:20 PM

Klaravich Stables' CURRENT YIELD (f, 3, Nyquist–Denali Tizadream, by Colonel John) overcame a tricky inside trip, belying her inexperience to graduate impressively at first asking as the 2-1 favorite Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. Away fairly from the inside gate in a full field o...

Robert B. Lewis Workers Top Busy Saturday Tab At Santa Anita

on 01/31/2026 3:18 PM

Newly-turned 3-year-old 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Intrepido (Maximus Mischief) led a busy Saturday work tab at Santa Anita Park. The GI American Pharoah Stakes winner was joined on track by fellow 3-year-olds Litmus Test (

Robert B. Lewis Workers Top Busy Saturday Tab At Santa Anita

on 01/31/2026 3:18 PM

Newly-turned 3-year-old 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Intrepido (Maximus Mischief) led a busy Saturday work tab at Santa Anita Park. The GI American Pharoah Stakes winner was joined on track by fellow 3-year-olds Litmus Test (

O’Neill Duo Set For Saudi Cup Night After Quick Saturday Works

on 01/31/2026 1:15 PM

Doug O'Neill is among a relatively small group of American-based trainers that readily seeks opportunities to travel horses to major overseas meetings. As recently as 2025, the California-based conditioner won the G2 Godolphin Mile for a third time with Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), and the barn is set to...

O’Neill Duo Set For Saudi Cup Night After Quick Saturday Works

on 01/31/2026 1:15 PM

Doug O'Neill is among a relatively small group of American-based trainers that readily seeks opportunities to travel horses to major overseas meetings. As recently as 2025, the California-based conditioner won the G2 Godolphin Mile for a third time with Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), and the barn is set to...

Yaupon Firster Midnight Martini Wires Her Gulfstream Debut

on 01/30/2026 6:01 PM

Midnight Martini (Yaupon) wasn't the quickest from the gate but found her feet within a few strides and was intent on the lead, rushing up from the middle of the line to set the fractions in this turf debut. Hounded early by Sugar Doll (Into Mischief), this 9-1 shot had to work to put that

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OBSOnline January Sale Topped by $110K Ifyousaidso

on 01/30/2026 4:58 PM

The winning Florida-bred 3-year-old filly Ifyousaidso (Cajun Breeze) topped the 2026 OBSOnline January Sale for 2-Year-Olds and Horses of Racing Age when she sold to Dare to Dream Stable Management LLC for $110,000 Friday. Consigned as hip 402 by breeder Shadybrook Farm, Ifyousaidso is a full-sister to multiple stakes winner Cajun Casanova and stakes-placed Full

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Pletcher ‘Excited About Stretching Out’ Nearly in the Holy Bull

on 01/30/2026 4:44 PM

Nearly (Not This Time), an impressive winner of two straight by a combined 14 1/4 lengths, will make his two-turn debut in Saturday's GIII Holy Bull S. at Gulfstream Park. The Centennial Farms colorbearer earned a field-best 97 Beyer Speed Figure defeating three rivals in an optional claim...

IRGC Approves Three-Year Contract for Prairie Meadows Mixed Meet

on 01/30/2026 2:28 PM

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved a new three-year racing contract between Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IA HBPA) and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association (IQHRA). The approved agreement establishes the framework for a 76-day mixed Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse race meet at Prairie Meadows,

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NYRA Ready to Implement New Restrictions on CAW Play

on 01/30/2026 2:19 PM

After announcing in December at the Global Symposium on Racing in Tuscon, Arizona that it would be taking steps to limit Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW play) within the coming months, NYRA announced Friday that the new rules will go into effect on Feb. 5. Calling the measures new “guardrails,” NYRA revealed at the Arizona symposium

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Los Alamitos to Conduct Annual Track Refresh, No Live Racing February 7-8

on 01/30/2026 1:48 PM

With the maintenance team scheduled for an annual track refresh Feb. 7-8, there will be no live racing at Los Alamitos Race Course on either day, the track announced via release. The maintenance project will begin following the conclusion of morning training Wednesday, Feb. 4. To provide the Los Alamitos staff with enough time to

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