by Jeremy Plonk
February 16, 2023
Steve Asmussen, North America’s all-time leading trainer in terms of Thoroughbred victories, is on the doorstep to a historic milestone of 10,000 career wins. He enters Thursday action 3 shy at 9,997 after going 0-for-3 on Wednesday.
Here’s a look at Asmussen’s entries over the next few days in pursuit of history (including morning line odds):
Thursday, February 16
Turfway | Race 3 | 6:55 pm ET | Flute Master (8-1)
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Friday, February 17
Oaklawn | Race 2 | 2:01 pm ET | Sweet Truffles (5-2)
Oaklawn | Race 3 | 2:32 pm ET | Ottoman Empire (12-1)
Fair Grounds | Race 2 | 2:45 pm ET | Brilliant Colors (4-1)
Sam Houston | Race 3 | 2:54 pm ET| Holiday Dreamer (6-1) & Vivaciously (5-2)
Oaklawn | Race 4 | 3:03 pm ET | King Doodle (3-1)
Oaklawn | Race 6 | 4:07 pm ET | Shadow Matter (10-1)
Fair Grounds | Race 5 | 4:15 pm ET | Back Beat (4-1)
Oaklawn | Race 7 | 4:38 pm ET | Schmooze (12-1)
Fair Grounds | Race 6 | 4:45 pm ET | Medley (3-1)
Oaklawn | Race 8 | 5:10 pm ET | Sky and Sand (20-1) & Morello (10-1)
Turfway | Race 5 | 7:55 pm ET | Kazan (10-1)
* Races at Sam Houston are only available for wagering to on-track customers; list provided for news context.