TAMPA BAY: GALLARDO WINS 5 FOR FIFTH TIME; INDEPENDENCE HALL WORKS WELL

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – With a chance to ride five winners on a single card at Tampa Bay Downs for the fifth time in his career, leading jockey Antonio Gallardo went into the eighth race brimming with confidence. Everyone could see why after first-time starter Chart...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020
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Pegasus: Pegasus (G1) Favorite Omaha Beach ‘Ready to Go’ After Sunday Work

By David Joseph —- Pegasus (G1) Favorite Omaha Beach ‘Ready to Go’ After Sunday Work Baffert Confirms Mucho Gusto, Realm on AE HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Omaha Beach cruised through a five-furlong work in 1:00.72 Sunday morning at Gulfstream Park, his final breeze f...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020
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ENFORCEABLE LIKELY FOR RISEN STAR; FINITE TARGETS RACHEL ALEXANDRA

By Grant LaGrange/Joe Kristufek —- Finite; Hodges Photography New Orleans (January 19, 2020) – On Saturday, February 15, Fair Grounds will play host to “Louisiana Derby Preview Day presented by Lamarque Ford-Lincoln”. Highlighted by a pair of key races for the...
Posted On 20 Jan 2020
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Gulfstream Today 1.17.20: Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $3.5 Million

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 1.17.20 Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $3.5 Million G1 Winner Starship Jubilee Set for Sunshine Millions F&M Turf Red Crescent Favored for $200,000 Sunshine Millions Classic HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The...
Posted On 18 Jan 2020
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TAMPA BAY: WIDE-OPEN STAKES SPICE SATURDAY CARD; MORALES JOCKEY OF MONTH

By Mike Henry —- WIDE-OPEN STAKES SPICE SATURDAY CARD; MORALES JOCKEY OF MONTH OLDSMAR, FL. – If leading Tampa Bay Downs trainer Gerald Bennett achieves his goal of reaching the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby on March 7 with his 3-year-old No Getting Over...
Posted On 18 Jan 2020
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*Barn Notes 1-17-20* FAIR GROUNDS INSIDER PODCAST A MUST LISTEN

By Grant LaGrange —- FAIR GROUNDS “INSIDER” PODCAST A MUST LISTEN FOR HORSE RACING FANS Longtime racing fan, publicist and podcast Chad Schexnayder offers a behind the scenes look at Fair Grounds racing as well as difference-making handicapping tips New Orleans (January 17,...
Posted On 18 Jan 2020
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Pegasus World Cup (G1) Attracts Strong Supporting Cast

By David Joseph —- Pegasus World Cup (G1) Attracts Strong Supporting Cast Nine Stakes, Six Graded, Worth $4.2 Million Slated for Jan. 25 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series presented by Runhappy has attracted a strong supporting...
Posted On 16 Jan 2020
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BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $208,660 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO FRIDAY

By Grant LaGrange —- New Orleans (January 16, 2020) – The Black Gold 5 jackpot, a .50 cent minimum wager where bettors are required to pick the winners of the final five races of the day at Fair Grounds Racecourse, has reached $208,660 heading into the nine race Friday...
Posted On 16 Jan 2020
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Stronach 5: Friday’s Stronach 5 Features Three on Turf, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool

By David Joseph —- Friday’s Stronach 5 Features Three on Turf, $100,000 Guaranteed Pool Races from Laurel, Gulfstream, Golden Gate and Santa Anita All-Star Ticket (Video) Races from Laurel, Gulfstream, Golden Gate and Santa Anita All-Star Ticket Video LAUREL, MD – The...
Posted On 16 Jan 2020
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$180,000 Ghostzapper Filly Electricita Leads Penultimate Day of Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 16, 2020) – Electricita, a 4-year-old daughter of Ghostzapper, who is from the family of Canadian Hall of Famer Dancethruthedawn and Grade 1 winner Moreno, sold to Cecil Seaman, agent for longtime client Jon Marshall, for $180,000 during...
Posted On 16 Jan 2020
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