CASTANON ADDS DEPTH, EXPERIENCE TO STRONG JOCKEY COLONY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Further proof this probably is the highest-quality jockey colony in Tampa Bay Downs history arrived today in the form of two victories by Jesus L. Castanon. The 43-year-old Mexico City native, who won back-to-back titles here in 2003-2004 and...
Posted On 10 Dec 2016
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New York-bred fillies and mares compete in Sunday’s Bay Ridge

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Repole Stable’s Super Surprise will take aim at her fourth win in five starts as part of a field of eight in Sunday’s $100,000 Bay Ridge for New York-bred fillies and mares 3-years-old and up at 1 1/16 miles on the inner...
Posted On 09 Dec 2016
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, December 8

By Michael Adolphson —- • Nubin Ridge Tries to Stay Perfect for New Connections • Fort Pulaski Leads Pish Champions Day Trio • Work Tab NUBIN RIDGE TRIES TO STAY PERFECT FOR NEW CONNECTIONS Claiming a 6-year-old Louisiana-bred by Gold Tribute with 51 starts to his credit...
Posted On 09 Dec 2016
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Castellano Returns to Gulfstream with New Agent, Same Attitude

By David Joseph —- Javier Castellano; Gulfstream File Photos Lakow Replaces Muzikar Booking Mounts for Five-Time Defending Champion HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Though he missed the opening weekend of Gulfstream Park’s 2016-2017 Championship Meet with commitments out of town,...
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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SANTA ANITA PARK ANNOUNCES 2017 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL FINALISTS,

By David Joseph —- LAST YEAR’S WOOLF WINNER, VICTOR ESPINOZA Victor Espinoza; Benoit SANTA ANITA PARK ANNOUNCES 2017 GEORGE WOOLF MEMORIAL JOCKEY AWARD FINALISTS, WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY CLARK, ELLIOTT, LEPAROUX, MURPHY & STEVENS TO FACE NATIONWIDE VOTE OF...
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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Gulfstream: Recruiting Ready Gets Class Relief in $75,000 Buffalo Man

By David Joseph —- Unbeaten Fact Finding Makes Stakes Debut in $75,000 Smooth Air HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Already having faced some of the most promising young colts in the country, Sagamore Farm’s multiple graded stakes-placed Recruiting Ready makes his return to the races...
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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UNDEFEATED MASTERY STRETCHES OUT IN GRADE I CASHCALL FUTURITY

By Robert Mieszerski —- AMERICAN GAL, UNION STRIKE HEAD FIELD OF NINE IN GRADE I STARLET CYPRESS, Calif. – Mastery, who is undefeated in two starts for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, will stretch out and step up in the $300,000-guaranteed Los Alamitos CashCall Futurity...
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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TAMPA BAY: BENNETT STAYS RED-HOT, TIES OWN RECORD WITH 4-FOR-4 DAY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Gerald Bennett is a realist. And on the far turn of the eighth race, with his 5-year-old gelding Lucky Rascal languishing near the back of the nine-horse field, he was prepared to savor his three earlier victories on the card. But Lucky...
Posted On 08 Dec 2016
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Gulfstream: Classic Empire Back in Training at Palm Meadows for 2017 Triple Crown

By David Joseph —- Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Being Pointed to G2 Holy Bull Feb. 4 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – John Oxley’s Classic Empire stepped onto the road to the Kentucky Derby Wednesday at Palm Meadows Training Center, where he galloped for the first time since...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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SUNBEAN LEADS LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIC

By Michael Adolphson —- NEW ORLEANS (December 5, 2016) – Living Louisiana equine legend Sunbean will attempt to win his third Louisiana Champions Day Classic on Saturday, Dec. 10, when the Ron Faucheux trainee breaks from post five under regular rider Richard Eramia. Owned...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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