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Gulfstream Park
Apprentice jockey Luis Fuenmayor received a 15-day suspension starting Thursday, December 4, due to interference caused during Race 4. Fuenmayor, who was the second favorite with two wins and one loss, was riding Vino’s Valentine. Although Vino’s Valentine initially finished third, the horse was later disqualified and placed last. Additionally, Great Empire stumbled and clipped her heel five-eighths into the race, causing jockey Mia Nichols to be unseated. Great Empire is expected to be sidelined for about three weeks.
Laurel Park
Leading jockey Yedsit Hazlewood secured two victories on Saturday’s card. He rode Joe the Jet, who won the second race at $8.80 odds, and then quickly followed with a win on I Don’t Have Work Today at $3.80, trained by Gary Capuano. Impressively, Hazlewood has maintained a streak of at least one win in each of the last 18 Maryland race cards.
Oaklawn Park
Silver Syndicate, a 2-year-old offspring of multiple Grade 1 winners, is being prepped for a debut between late January and early February. Co-owner Liam Map and Luis Serra, president of Oaklawn since 2017 and a half-owner, revealed details about the horse. The Silver Syndicate was purchased for $400,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-old training sale and is trained by Ron Moquette. Oaklawn will also host two major live horse racing contests for the first time in Hot Springs, Arkansas—the Southwest Stakes Weekend in 2026. These events offer significant prizes and entry to top national horse player championships.
Remington Park
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame honored two horses, two owners, and a race announcer—Silver Goblin, Mr. Seeker, Clark Brewster, Christine and John Richter, and Jim Byers. Silver Goblin, famous for finishing second to Cigar in the 1995 Grade 1 Oaklawn Handicap, made notable marks in Oklahoma horse racing history, including being the first Oklahoma stud to run in the Preakness Stakes. Señor Bascador, owned by Joey Peacock Jr. and trained by Todd Fincher, secured an important victory at Remington Park before eventually winning the $20 million Saudi Cup in 2024. Clark Brewster and the Richter family have both had considerable success at Remington Park, while Jim Byers, former announcer at Remington Park, continues his announcing career at Lone Star Park.
Tampa Bay Downs
A rare triple dead heat for second place occurred in Race 7, a $16,000 race for fillies and mares on turf. Tiki Bar, Mrs. Katz, and Alcohol all finished simultaneously behind winner Singalong Kayla, trained by Tony Wilson and ridden by Sarah Hess. This unusual finish led to multiple payouts across exacta, trifecta, and superfecta bets, with exacta dividends ranging from $6.40 to $11.90.
Turfway Park
In Florence, Kentucky, Turfway Park officially named its jockey quarters after legendary rider Perry Oats in a ceremony attended by many horsemen. Oats, with 7,531 career wins, is ranked fifth all-time in North America and is Turfway Park’s all-time leading jockey.
Woodbine
Live racing at Woodbine will start an hour earlier at 4:30 pm ET on Thursday, December 11, to accommodate a 10-race card. This change follows the cancellation of the December 4 card due to extreme cold. The Thursday event also marks the final live racing week of the 2025 season.
Fan Take:
This update highlights exciting moments and key figures shaping horse racing today, from promising young horses to legendary jockeys and memorable race finishes. These stories keep the sport dynamic and unpredictable, maintaining its appeal to dedicated fans and drawing new enthusiasts with fresh talent and thrilling competitions.
