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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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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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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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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Keeneland Catalogs 1,892 Horses for 2017 January Sale

By Amy Owens —- LEXINGTON, KY (Dec. 6, 2016) – Keeneland has cataloged 1,892 horses for its 59th Horses of All Ages Sale, to be held Jan. 9-13, 2017. The catalog includes 726 broodmares, 147 broodmare prospects, 732 yearlings, 280 horses of racing age and seven stallions...
Posted On 07 Dec 2016
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SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2016-17 WINTER MEET STAKES SCHEDULE

By Mike Willman —- SANTA ANITA ANNOUNCES 2016-17 WINTER MEET STAKES SCHEDULE; GRADE I MALIBU & GRADE I LA BREA HEAD OPENER DEC. 26; PRESTIGIOUS GRADE I AMERICAN OAKS TO BE RUN DEC. 31 A TOTAL OF 58 STAKES, INCLUDING NINE GRADE I EVENTS, TO BE OFFERED THROUGH SANTA...
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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LOS ALAMITOS BEGINS WINTER MEET THURSDAY

By Robert Mieszerski —- STARLET, LOS ALAMITOS CASHCALL FUTURITY TO BE RUN DEC. 10; CALIFORNIA CHROME LIKELY FOR WINTER CHALLENGE DEC. 17 CYPRESS, Calif. —The third and final Thoroughbred meet of 2016 at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, Dec. 8. The eight-day Winter...
Posted On 06 Dec 2016
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FAIR GROUNDS: BOBBY THE BRAIN GIVES STIDHAM WIN 100

By Michael Adolphson —- • Bobby the Brain Gives Stidham Win 100 • Sunbean Set for Champions Day • Work Tab Mike Stidham; CD/File Photo BOBBY THE BRAIN GIVES STIDHAM WIN 100 Stallionaire Enterprises’ Bobby the Brain made his debut a winning one for trainer Mike Stidham,...
Posted On 05 Dec 2016
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