Horse Racing News

The Grade 2, $300,000 Barbara Fritchie Handicap kicks off holiday racing this weekend at Laurel Park.

Multiple graded stakes winner Fiftyshadesofhay heads a field of seven older females entered for the $200,000 Santa Maria Stakes Feb. 15 at Santa Anita Park, seeking her first win of 2014 for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

Highly regarded 3-year-old Honor Code officially breezed three furlongs in :35.66 seconds Feb. 12 at Gulfstream Park for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey, while completing four furlongs in :47.78 seconds and galloping out five-eighths in 1:01.49.

Last year's Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice will launch his 2014 campaign in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap March 8 at Gulfstream Park, according to Dogwood Stable president Cot Campbell.

The Breeders' Cup may not be headed to New York in the near future, but the Big Apple will soon be home to an event tailored to evoke comparisons with Thoroughbred racing's world championships.

Lea opened a big lead off the final turn and turned back the late charge of 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge to capture the $500,000 Donn Handicap in track-record time Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.

Crossed Sabres Farm's Lochte charged up the rail and pulled off a huge shock in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap at Gulfstream Park Feb. 9

Two-time champion Groupie Doll provided a satisfying conclusion to her stellar career with an eye-catching last-to-first romp in the $200,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.

Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.

Hronis Racing LLC's Vagabond Shoes came flying late to capture his second U.S. win in Saturday's Grade 2, $201,500 San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita. The John Sadler trainee was much the best as the 5-2 favorite and paid $7.40 for the score.