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Jimmy’s Dailys to Make Stakes Debut in Florida Derby
Trainer Brian Lynch has confirmed that Donald Dizney’s Jimmy’s Dailys will make his next start in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park March 29. Jimmy’s Dailys is slated to make his stakes debut in the Florida Derby, the premier Florida prep for the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1), but the 3-year-old son…
Louisiana Downs Ends Season with 16% Handle Increase
Louisiana Downs concluded its Thoroughbred racing season with a strong finish, reporting a 16% increase in all-sources handle. Total handle reached $44,840,138, fueled largely by robust simulcast wagering from around the country. On-track handle remained even with the 2024 season. The 2025 meet was highlighted by standout performances on the track. Instant Replay surged in…
Caitlinhergrtness Looks to Bounce Back in Trillium
2024 Sovereign Award champion 3-year-old filly Caitlinhergrtness returns to the synthetic in hopes of reclaiming her top form in the July 26 CA$150,000 Trillium Stakes (G3) at Woodbine. Despite finishing a nonthreatening eighth in the June 28 Nassau Stakes (G2T) on the turf, Caitlinhergrtness has been listed as the 4-5 favorite in the field of…
Grade 1 Winner, Japanese Sire Roses in May Dies at 25
Multiple grade 1 winner and accomplished Japanese sire Roses in May died at Big Red Farm on the island of Hokkaido March 4 when the 25-year-old son of Devil His Due could no longer stand, the farm announced March 5. The notice from Big Red Farm said the stallion was not moving well near the…
Ryan outlines stakes plans for Spectacular colt
Image: Bradley Photos Black-type targets in two states beckon for lightly raced colt Is It Spectacular. Sara Ryan has her sights on a Queensland winter carnival campaign for Warwick Farm winner Is It Spectacular, but not before she consider a stakes assignment in Melbourne. Ryan says the two-year-old is blessed with natural ability and being a…