Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- Rival trainers and bettors alike were reminded today why Gerald Bennett has dominated the Tampa Bay Downs scene for the last eight seasons. Two starts after claiming 4-year-old Florida-bred filly Alexa’s Dream on Jan. 15 from a 6-furlong maiden victory for...

Oaklawn Barn Notes by Robert Yates —- Santana Becomes Seventh Jockey to Win 700 Races at Oaklawn Ricardo Santana Jr. became just the seventh jockey to reach 700 career victories at Oaklawn when favored Bet He’s Ready ($4) won Monday’s fifth race, a sprint for $40,000 maiden...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream Today 2.22.2023 Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $950,000 Diamond Cool Looks to Do Family Proud in Thursday Feature Irad Ortiz Jr. Extends Standings Lead with 10 wins in 3 Days HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 gross...

By David Joseph —- Circling the Drain Gets Job Done in Holiday Monday Feature Second Win from Four Starts for Triple Crown-Nominated 3YO Apprentice Luis Rivera Jr. Registers First Domestic Victory LAUREL, MD – Sycamore Hall’s 3-year-old Maryland homebred gelding Circling...

STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN —- WITH HEAVY RAIN FORECAST, SANTA ANITA CANCELS FRIDAY’S CARD GI WINNER DR. SCHIVEL GEARING UP AFTER LONG LAYOFF JOCKEY VICTOR ESPINOZA REUNITES WITH AGENT BRIAN BEACH BC JUVENILE RUNNER-UP CAVE ROCK WORKS FOR BAFFERT WITH HEAVY RAIN IN THE...

By David Joseph —- Champion Forte Tops Nominations List for G2 Fountain of Youth Star Pletcher Trainee Slated for 2023 Debut at Gulfstream March 4 Florida Derby Dress Rehearsal Tops Card with 9 Stakes, 8 Graded HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable and St. Elias Stable’s...