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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Champion Abel Tasman Equals $5 Million Auction Record

By Amy Owens —- Click here for a video of Hip 288, Abel Tasman, sold for $5 million Champion Abel Tasman Equals $5 Million Auction Record on Strong First Day of Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 7, 2019) – Champion Abel Tasman sold for $5 million...
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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Something Awesome Breezes for $9 Million Pegasus World Cup (G1)

By David Joseph —- Stablemate Unbridled Juan Works, Possible for Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) Audible, Gunnevera Continue Pegasus Preparations Saturday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Stronach Stables’ millionaire homebred Something Awesome breezed Saturday morning for the first time...
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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Stronach 5: Five Winners Each Receive $29,027 in Friday’s Stronach 5

By David Joseph —- LAUREL, MD – Five players from across North America were each rewarded with $29,027.90 for hitting Friday’s Stronach 5, the national Pick 5 with an industry-low 12-percent takeout. Friday’s Stronach 5 started at Laurel with a $12.40 winner in Hail the...
Posted On 05 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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