Barn Notes

by Robert Yates   Promising Colt Verifying Makes 3-Year-Old Debut Saturday The most lucrative race Saturday at Oaklawn is the $150,000 Fifth Season for older horses at 1 mile. The most intriguing is the fourth, a $104,000 entry-level allowance for 3-year-olds at 1 mile that...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Park News & Notes “Lightening’ Strike Supercharged Jorge Delgado’s Career  Noble Drama, Octane Top Sunshine Classic Nominations Late Owner Virginia Kraft Payson Enjoyed Florida Success   HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Jorge Delgado...

By Mike Henry —-   PASCO, GASPARILLA, WAYWARD LASS PROMISE RED-HOT COMPETITION   OLDSMAR – A trio of stakes races comprise Saturday’s annual Skyway Festival Day card at Tampa Bay Downs, with 3-year-olds of both sexes attempting to prove their mettle in a pair of...

By Robert Yates —-   Torres Makes Oaklawn History   Cristian Torres became the fastest jockey in Oaklawn history to reach $1 million in purse earnings at a meet when he scored a riding double last Saturday.   Torres ($1,072,393) reached seven figures on Day...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Dorth Vader, who set a stakes record of 1:09.35 for 6 furlongs in winning the Sandpiper Stakes on Dec. 3, is expected to try to stretch her speed another furlong Saturday in the 39th running of the $125,000 Gasparilla Stakes for 3-year-old...

Byn David Joseph —- Undefeated Post Time, Recruiter Top Spectacular Bid Nominations 7F Sprint for 3YOs Among Six Stakes Worth $550,000 in Purses Jan. 21 $100,000 Xtra Heat for 3-Year-Old Fillies Attracts 17 Nominees Late Pick 5, Rainbow 6 Carryovers for Jan. 13 Return of...