The 151st edition of the Jerome Stakes, which will be contested on Friday at Aqueduct, is not your grandad’s Jerome. Longtime fans of the sport might remember the Jerome as a Grade 1 test for 3-year-olds in the fall that attracted classic winners. These days, it’s the New Year’s Day featured race at Aqueduct, and the first in a series of four Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve preps at the Big A.
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Oaklawn Park’s Louis Cella Honored for Actions During Pandemic
Oaklawn Park President Louis Cella has been named 2020 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sportsman of the Year for his actions to keep live racing ongoing at the Hot Springs, Ark., track when the COVID-19 pandemic caused many businesses, including most live sporting events, to halt in March 2020.
2020’s Memorable Moments in Horse Racing
As challenging as 2020 has been due to the coronavirus pandemic, the hard work of many allowed horse racing to persevere, albeit with a shuffled calendar, and provide a welcome respite from life’s cares. Tom Pedulla recalls some of the year’s memorable moments:
Charlatan Romps in Runhappy Malibu Stakes Comeback
Charlatan showed no signs of rust in the $300,000, Grade 1 Runhappy Malibu Stakes on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park, making his first start since May 2 a winning one by overpowering five opponents en route to a 4 ½-length runaway victory.
