Barn Notes

By David Joseph —- O’Connor, Simplification Breeze for Harlan’s Holiday (G3) $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) Goal for Both Horses HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Fernando Vine Ode’s O’Connor tuned up for a much-anticipated start in the Dec. 31 Harlan’s Holiday Saturday morning,...

By Robert Yates —- Tyler’s Tribe to Get Rest After Advent Third Iowa-bred sensation Tyler’s Tribe, who finished third as the heavy favorite in the $150,000 Advent Stakes for 2-year-olds Friday at Oaklawn, will receive a 30-day break after bleeding during the 5 ½-furlong...

By Mike Henry —- R ADIOS JERSEY MAKES SUCCESSFUL RETURN; OCTANE UPSETS WILLY BOI OLDSMAR, FL. – When R Adios Jersey is at her best, it’s like watching poetry in motion. And although the 4-year-old filly might not have been 100-percent fit after a layoff of almost seven...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream News & Notes Malleymoo Set for U.S. Debut in Saturday’s Wait a While Delight Seeks Breeders’ Cup Rebound on New Turf Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $250,000 Irad Ortiz Jr, Tyler Gaffalione in Action Saturday Favor Returns...

By Robert Yates —- The “Ring the Bell” Program Returns to Oaklawn to Benefit Aftercare After some test rings last spring, Oaklawn’s fund-raising efforts for local Thoroughbred aftercare began in earnest Friday afternoon with the opening of its scheduled 68-day live racing...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – When it comes to preparing his horses for their best effort in a race, Jorge Delgado doesn’t play favorites. “I spend 6 or 7 hours a night sometimes on the computer, trying to find the best spots for each horse,” said the 32-year-old...