Horse Racing News

After 75 years, Bay Meadows hosts last regular season races (AP)

A piece of horse racing history headed into its final stretch on Sunday, the last day of the regular thoroughbred season at Bay Meadows. The fabled track where Seabiscuit ran to glory seven decades ago and Russell Baze became the sport's winningest jockey in 2006 is scheduled to close in September, when bulldozers will move in to make way for condominiums, offices and stores.

Million Dollar Run wins Railbird Stakes at Hollywood Park (AP)

Million Dollar Run won her first career race in the $100,000 Railbird Stakes on Sunday at Hollywood Park. Making just her second career start, Million Dollar Run and jockey Joel Rosario were second in the field of eight 3-year-old fillies for most of the 7-furlong stakes. She took the lead coming out of the turn and beat Tasha's Miracle by 2 lengths in 1:20.66.

Banrock wins Belmont's Kingston Handicap (AP)

Banrock nipped Dave by a head Sunday to win the $113,700 Kingston Handicap for New York breds at Belmont Park. Dave emerged with the lead turning for home on the yielding turf course but could not hold off Banrock's relentless rally. The 5-year-old gelding trained by Tom Bush and ridden by Kent Desormeaux earned his fifth win in 18 starts.

Indian Chant takes Churchill feature (AP)

Indian Chant rolled to a five-length victory over Success Success in the $60,000 six-furlong feature race for 3-year-olds and up Sunday at Churchill Downs. Indian Chant, with Jamie Theriot up, covered the distance over a sloppy track in 1:10.13 and paid $4, $3, and $2.10. Success Success, piloted by Calvin Borel, held on for second and paid $6.20 and $2.80.

Derby winner Big Brown not unbeatable in Preakness (AP)

Big Brown was so overpowering in winning the Kentucky Derby, none of the 19 rivals he dusted off is showing up for another try in the Preakness Stakes. This is not an insignificant development. The last time just the Derby winner moved on to the Preakness was 60 years ago, when Citation won the 1948 Derby -- then took the Preakness and Belmont Stakes and became thoroughbred racing's eighth of 11...

Big Brown to race new rivals in Preakness (AFP)

Undefeated Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown will have no rival horses from his Triple Crown triumph when he races in Saturday's 133rd Preakness - a situation that hasn't happened in 60 years.

Blueridge Western wins Berry's Creek final (AP)

Blueridge Western used a strong stretch run to win the $215,000 Berry's Creek final at the Meadowlands on Saturday night, beating Bullville Powerful by a head. Driven by Brian Sears, Blueridge Western covered a mile in 1:50.1 and won for the eighth time in 16 career starts. He returned $10.20, $4.40 and $3.60.

Good Night Shirt wins Iroquois Steeplechase (AP)

Good Night Shirt took the lead a few yards from the start and held it for three miles over 18 hurdles to win the $150,000 Grade I Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park on Saturday. The win for last year's steeplechaser of the year was his second win in Grade I races this season and vaulted him into the lead to repeat as champion.

Ravalo wins Monmouth Park feature (AP)

Ravalo took the early lead and fought off two challengers in the deep stretch to win the $70,000 Decathlon Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday. The 4-year-old gelding covered the six furlongs over a muddy track in 1 minute, 8.2 seconds and paid $5.60, $2.80 and $2.60. Joey P., who was close behind Ravalo for most of the race, and Maddy's Lion both tried to overcome the pacesetter with late rushes,...

Recapturetheglory is ill, could miss Preakness (AP)

Recapturetheglory might skip the Preakness after developing a fever. The colt finished fifth in the Kentucky Derby. Assistant trainer Lara Van Deren said the colt became feverish Friday night and his temperature spiked at 102 degrees Saturday morning. The horse was given medication as a precaution and will have blood work done.

UPS hitches up with Derby winner Big Brown (AFP)

Shipping company UPS is betting on Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown to deliver again.

UPS signs marketing deal with Big Brown (PA SportsTicker)

The United Parcel Service is banking on another winning delivery from Big Brown.

Owner: Test results on filly Eight Belles 2 weeks away (AP)

It will be at least two weeks before additional information is known about what caused Eight Belles to break down in the Kentucky Derby, the filly's owner said Friday. A lab at the University of Kentucky has begun to examine the body of the horse that was euthanized following her runner-up finish in the Derby.

Casino Transaction wins Monmouth opening day feature (AP)

Herb McCauley guided Casino Transaction to a front-running three-quarter length victory Friday in the $70,000 Red Cross Stakes fort fillies and mares on opening day at Monmouth Park. Trained by Greg Sacco, Casino Transaction ran 6 furlongs over a sloppy track in 1:09. The 4-year-old daughter of Carson City paid $13.80, $6.80 and $4.20.

Derby winner Big Brown could face 12 rivals in Preakness (AP)

Big Brown has not scared off all the 3-year-old horses with his overpowering victory in the Kentucky Derby. The probable field for next Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico grew to 13 on Friday, with only fifth-place Derby finisher Recapturetheglory taking another shot at the unbeaten colt trained by Rick Dutrow Jr.

UPS inks Big Brown marketing deal (AP)

UPS believes Big Brown is the complete package. The shipping giant is trying to capitalize on Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown, whose minority owner named the horse in the company's honor. The company said Friday it has signed a marketing agreement with jockey Kent Desormeaux and Big Brown's owners. UPS, also known as United Parcel Service, will be the exclusive marketing partner of the Big Brown...

Monmouth Park Barn Notes - Friday, May 9 (PA SportsTicker)

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Jockey Mena wins 5 races at Churchill Downs (AP)

Jockey Miguel Mena won five races in one day, including the feature race at Churchill Downs. He rode Tiz Now Tiz Then to a 2-1/2 length win over Star Defender at Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Mena's other victories Thursday came in the first three races and the nightcap on the nine-race card.

Big Brown primed for Preakness win, says trainer (Reuters)

Big Brown emerged from his Kentucky Derby victory in fine shape and should have little problem winning the Preakness Stakes, his trainer said on Thursday.

NTRA Thoroughbred Notebook - Thursday, May 8 (PA SportsTicker)

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