Gulfstream Today 1.10.19: All Star Ticket for Friday’s Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- All Star Ticket for Friday’s Stronach 5 Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $15,247 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The handicappers at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields once again have collaborated to build an All Star ticket for...
Posted On 11 Jan 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS BARN NOTES: LECOMTE CONTENDER PLUS QUE PARFAIT NEVER FAR FROM WALSH’S SIGHT

By Ryan Martin —- LECOMTE CONTENDER PLUS QUE PARFAIT NEVER FAR FROM WALSH’S SIGHT Trainer Brendan Walsh doesn’t place just any horse right across from his Fair Grounds office in Stall 26; he wants one that is held in high regard for him to keep a close eye on. So the fact...
Posted On 11 Jan 2019
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Gulfstream Today 1.9.19: Three Defending Champions Top Sunshine Millions Nominations

By David Joseph —- Three Defending Champions Top Sunshine Millions Nominations Jay’s Way, X Y Jet, Starship Jubilee Set for Jan. 19 Event Rainbow 6 Hit for $188,900 Jackpot Payoff HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Three defending champions top the nominations for the 2019 Sunshine...
Posted On 10 Jan 2019
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JOCKEY OF MONTH CASTANON SHARES MILESTONE WITH FAMILY, FRIENDS

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – In the days following his 2,500th career victory, Jesus Castanon took time to reflect on its significance to his career and his life as a classic-winning jockey with 30 years in the saddle. In addition to his family, Castanon heard from...
Posted On 10 Jan 2019
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FAIR GROUNDS NOTES: TOM’S D’ETAT CONFIRMED FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP

By Ryan Martin —- Tom’s d’Etat Confirmed for Pegasus World Cup Loutsch Confident in Admire Heading Into Grade III Lecomte TOM’S D’ETAT CONFIRMED FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP Following some consideration, G M B Racing’s Tom’s d’Etat has officially been confirmed for the Grade I $9...
Posted On 08 Jan 2019
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Gulfstream Today 1.5.19: X Y Jet Works for Return in Jan. 19 Sunshine Millions Sprint

By David Joseph —- X Y Jet; Leslie Martin Photo X Y Jet Works for Return in Jan. 19 Sunshine Millions Sprint Eclipse Award Finalists Announced at Gulfstream Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $40,567 Super Hi 5 Carryover of $20,634 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Multiple...
Posted On 06 Jan 2019
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES – SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 2019

By Ed Golden —- strong>HE’S BACK! Hall of fame jockey Victor Espinoza returns to action this morning at Santa Anita ZOE METZ PHOTOGRAPHY • ESPINOZA BACK, ‘FEELS GOOD’ AFTER FIRST BREEZE • ACCELERATE DRILLS FOR RICH PEGASUS WORLD CUP • FAVORED BELLAFINA SET FOR GRADE II...
Posted On 06 Jan 2019
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CASTANON REACHES 2,500 IN STYLE WITH GATE-TO-WIRE MASTERPIECE

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Jesus Castanon knew he was one victory shy of 2,500 when he entered the starting gate on Tearless in today’s third race, the second leg of the Fillies and Mares Division of the Tampa Turf Test starter handicap series. But when the race...
Posted On 06 Jan 2019
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Saturday, January 5

By Ryan Martin —- WAR OF WILL RECORDS PENULTIMATE WORK FOR LECOMTE Just a couple of more steps away from his sophomore debut in the Grade III $200,000 Lecomte Stakes, War of Will continues to train the way that he is supposed to. Over a fast main track early Saturday...
Posted On 06 Jan 2019
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CORNUCOPIA OF SATURDAY DELIGHTS: TURF TEST, HEROES, MORNING GLORY

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Saturday’s 10-race card includes the second legs of the Tampa Turf Test starter handicap series for older horses which have started for a claiming price of $16,000 or less in 2018-19. The Fillies and Mares Division will be contested as the...
Posted On 05 Jan 2019
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