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The story of Mike Repole's involvement with the St. John's men's basketball program is reflective of the new atmosphere in college athletics, and should come as no surprise to anyone in the Thoroughbred racing industry who knows him.
During the March 10 episode of the BloodHorse Monday podcast presented by Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, Godolphin's Michael Banahan gave an update on final Kentucky Derby (G1) prep plans for Poster, Sovereignty, and East Avenue.
OBS graduates have had great success on the track, producing 33 Eclipse Award winners, including Silver Charm, winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) in 1997, and 27 Breeders' Cup winners.
Greg Wolf & Sara Elbadwi look back at the Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn and the Tampa Bay Derby Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
Reigning Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna emerged in good order from her victory in the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park March 8 and is scheduled to return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots early this week.
The excitement building in Virginia around the first-ever spring meet at Colonial Downs will come to a head March 15 as the $500,000 Virginia Derby makes its debut on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.