Page 28 - Colonial Downs News Today

Conditioner David Donk will have two chances to capture his first $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship with Thin White Duke and Yes and Yes in Friday’s six-furlong outer turf sprint for 3-year-olds and up at Aqueduct Racetrack.

The transactions followed Churchill Downs Inc.’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, which reopened the New Kent County racetrack in 2019.

The sale will not affect daily operations or Colonial Downs employees and customers, the company has said.

Honeyquist, a son and grandson of juvenile champions, will get a chance to further the family legacy when he faces stakes company for the second straight start in Saturday’s $100,000 James F. Lewis III at Laurel Park.

“It's great to have a filly like that in the barn, who just shows up every time. I'm very grateful," said trainer Rob Atras.

Standardbred owner, trainer and breeder Jan Nofsinger of Warsaw, Virginia passed away at her home on Oct. 26, 2022 at the age of 67.

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Our Delaware Park Handicappers' Notebook -- featuring races and horses to watch, track bias info, jock/trainer of the week, and more - returns for 2021.

Trainer Norman Cash and Lola Cash’s Double Crown wheeled back off just one week’s rest to post a 42-1 upset victory in Saturday’s Grade 2, $300,000 Kelso Handicap for 3-year-olds and up traveling a one-turn mile at the Belmont at the Big A fall meet.

Gainesway has announced its stallion roster and fees for the 2023 breeding season, led once again by the world-renowned sire Tapit, who will remain at $185,000.