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Honor Marie made a wide move at the top of Churchill Downs' stretch and drew clear late to win Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2).

Intricate found running room at the three-sixteenths pole and exploded home to win Saturday’s 80th running of the $399,498 Golden Rod (G2).

A total of 90 horses spread over eight races have been entered for next Saturday’s 25th Claiming Crown to be held at Fair Grounds.

A cold drizzle couldnt keep throngs of New Orleanians from donning their most elaborate hats and heading to the races on Thanksgiving day.

This year’s 76-day race season goes through March 23rd with the annual running of the Louisiana Derby.

Train to Artemus is at the top of the class in Saturday's $100,000 Pan Zareta, a turf sprint for fillies and mares at Fair Grounds.

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Clark S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.

The 31-year-old Ortiz, Jr. currently ranks as the leading North American rider by wins with 335 and in purse earnings with $37,456,989.

With Stalking Speed, Miles Ahead Aims to Feast on Super Ocho in the $200,000 Thanksgiving Classic at Fair Grounds

The band is slated to play the Fair Grounds on Thursday, May 2. Here’s more.