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Edwin Maldonado, Junior Alvarado, Alex Birzer, Julien Leparoux and Rodney Prescott are up for the honor, which is presented annually by Santa Anita and considered one of the most prestigious awards in American racing.

One of the most prestigious awards in American racing, the Woolf Award is determined by a vote of jockeys nationwide

Ninety Entered in Saturday’s 25th Claiming Crown Championship at Fair Grounds, Representing 25 States and Canada

Archangelo's decisive victory in Saturday's Travers Stakes boosted the late bloomer to the top of the 3-year-old division in a weekend filled with top-flight racing,

“You dream about these big races,” said Hernandez. “I put him on the lead and he was comfortable. He was pulling on the backside and that is a good sign.”

He topped the standings from start to finish and ended the season with 121 wins and $2,789,565 in mount earnings to lead both categories.

Delta Downs hosted its richest program of the season on Saturday evening as the 20th edition of Louisiana Premier Night took center stage. The 12-race program featured 10 stakes races and $980,000 in total purse money for Louisiana-breds.

After its first series of appeals hearings, the HISA board affirmed the stewards' decision in most cases of whip rule violations

Folks in her hometown acknowledge “Mrs. Birzer” for coaching cheerleading and track, being a substitute teacher, and “just another mom.”

Jockey Tim Thornton and family celebrate his fourth straight leading rider title at Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana