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• SRF ON HOLIDAY BREAK

  By Alabarda on December 24, 2023

  As usual, the SRF will be on Holiday break and give some time off to the writers to spend with families and friends.  We will be off from 12/17/23 and will be back on 1/2/24.  It has been a tough… Read More ›

• SRF Looking to Add 2-3 Writers in January 2024

  By Alabarda on December 7, 2023

  The SRF will be shorthanded as of January 2024 and is looking for up to 3 writers to cover stakes.  Even if you are new to writing, it is okay, the main thing is reliability. Writers on regular duty will… Read More ›

• Shock, sadness and disbelief: Michael “Mike” La Rosa has passed away.

  By Alabarda on March 28, 2023

  We haven’t lost the SRF founder; we lost a friend and a very good human being. Michael Joseph LaRosaMarch 10, 1957 – March 15, 2023 It’s incredible how close you can be with someone whom you never met in person,… Read More ›

• Mb Stable Top Derby Dozen 3/9/2023

  By Alabarda on March 10, 2023 • ( 1 )

  1) Gorogue Laga2) Cross Examination3) Fear Me Not4) More Twist5) Jacks Courage6) Night Raider7) Bold Ruler8) Wahpekute Sioux9) Shoo Fly10) Quiet Return11) Energizer Party12) Terabyte Just missed: Crack The PartyPreventSpirit Believer

• Happy Holidays!

  By Alabarda on December 24, 2022

  The SRF goes on the traditional Holidays break and will resume coverage on Jan 9th 2023.  To all our readers: thank you for the support and wish you the best during this time and leading into another year.

• SRF – HOLIDAYS BREAK

  By Alabarda on December 21, 2021

  Dear readers,  as usual, the SRF will break for a couple of weeks to allow the writers to relax a little and enjoy the Holidays.  We wish you the best and beside health, we wish you all a serene time,… Read More ›

• Changes for Comments Under Posts in the SRF

  By Alabarda on July 19, 2021

  Dear readers, in consideration of some abuses that happened in the comments section of our posts, as of now no comment from anonymous sources will be accepted. The same goes for names considered to have been made up.  Unfortunately, some took… Read More ›

• Interview with Looney Stables by Kevo

  By Alabarda on April 9, 2021

  Pleased today to finally meet Looney Stables aka ‘Powell’ in person. Thanks for taking the time, you are rather punctual, I wish my horses were that on time.Mine are if you are referring to last place:) and the pleasure is… Read More ›

• Derby Field Just About Finalized

  By Alabarda on April 5, 2021

  4/5/21 by Max Our leader board is taking final shape, with only two remaining prep races to go. The G3 Coolmore Lexington at Keenland on 4/10, with 20/8/4/2 points available. As well, the big prize, the G1 Arkansas Derby at… Read More ›

• Derby Picture Getting Clearer

  By Alabarda on March 22, 2021

  3/21/21 By Max 1) Evergreen Mb trained charge jumped to number one on the list this past weekend by capturing the G2 Louisiana Derby. Our first 100 point qualifier of the season. This one figures out where the wire is… Read More ›