Aqueduct Racetrack Notes: Friday, January 8, 2021

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Overtook likely for G3 Withers Hello Hot Rod could add octane to G3 Withers field next month Aqueduct winter meet Week 5 stakes probables OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s royally...
Posted On 09 Jan 2021
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Gulfstream Today 1.8.21: Mandatory Rainbow 6 Jackpot Payout Set for Saturday’s Program –

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 1.8.21 Mandatory Rainbow 6 Jackpot Payout Set for Saturday’s Program Carryover Jackpot Pool Stands a $1,066,988 Rainbow 6 Sequence Highlighted by G3 Tropical Turf HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 will be...
Posted On 09 Jan 2021
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IGNORE THAT THERMOMETER – JOCKEYS RACE HEATS UP AS GALLARDO WINS 4

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Antonio Gallardo won on four consecutive mounts today, two for trainer Chad Brown, to move into a tie with Samy Camacho atop the Tampa Bay Downs jockeys standings with 31 victories apiece. Camacho rode two winners on the card. Gallardo’s...
Posted On 09 Jan 2021
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Gulfstream Today 1.7.21: Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.5 Million

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 1.7.21 Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.5 Million Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Set for Saturday’s Card Stronach 5 Has Two on the Turf from Gulfstream, All-Star Ticket HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021
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Fair Grounds: A “Tighter” Play On Could Bounce Back in Menard

By Brian Nadeau —- Cox Filly Looks to Turn Tables on Elle Z, Into Mystic New Orleans (December 13, 2021) – In a “the gang’s all here” renewal of the $75,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial, it’s Play On who will look to turn the tables on rivals Elle Z, Into Mystic, and Winning...
Posted On 08 Jan 2021
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TRACK GRABBED A PIECE OF CONTEST WINNER’S HEART IN EARLY 1960’S

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The first time Frank Mazur came to Tampa Bay Downs – 57 or 58 years ago, when the track was called Sunshine Park – he made money. He took numerous vacations to the area over the years to escape the Chicago winters, and developed an enduring...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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Fair Grounds: Cox Stable Overflowing with Young Stars

By Brian Nadeau —- Likely Eclipse Award Finalist has Mandaloun, Divine Comedy Pointing Towards Road to Derby Kickoff Day Stakes at Fair Grounds New Orleans (January 6, 2021) – Catch him if you can. From New Orleans to Hot Springs to Boynton Beach, trainer Brad Cox is...
Posted On 07 Jan 2021
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SKYWAY FESTIVAL DAY STAKES DRAW 66 NOMINATIONS; CENTENO WINS 3

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Three-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will seek to transform potential into performance on Jan. 16 when Tampa Bay Downs presents the 23rd running of the $125,000 Pasco Stakes for colts and geldings and the 37th edition of the $125,000...
Posted On 04 Jan 2021
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SANTA ANITA STABLES NOTES

By Ed Golden —- BAFFERT DUO SHOW LIFE IS STILL GOOD McCARTHY PREPARES FOR BIG WEEKEND BALTAS OPTIMISTIC DESPITE SECONDITIS OPTIONS OPEN FOR LIFE IS GOOD, SAN FELIPE POSSIBLE Life Is Good continued on the path of 2020 Horse-of-the-Year-in-waiting Authentic when he won...
Posted On 04 Jan 2021
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Gulfstream Today 1.2.21: Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 1.2.21 Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million Pletcher Wins Three, Two Stakes HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $1.3 million Sunday at Gulfstream Park. First race post...
Posted On 03 Jan 2021
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