Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The first time Frank Mazur came to Tampa Bay Downs – 57 or 58 years ago, when the track was called Sunshine Park – he made money. He took numerous vacations to the area over the years to escape the Chicago winters, and developed an enduring...

By Brian Nadeau —- Likely Eclipse Award Finalist has Mandaloun, Divine Comedy Pointing Towards Road to Derby Kickoff Day Stakes at Fair Grounds New Orleans (January 6, 2021) – Catch him if you can. From New Orleans to Hot Springs to Boynton Beach, trainer Brad Cox is...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Three-year-old Thoroughbreds of both sexes will seek to transform potential into performance on Jan. 16 when Tampa Bay Downs presents the 23rd running of the $125,000 Pasco Stakes for colts and geldings and the 37th edition of the $125,000...

By Ed Golden —- BAFFERT DUO SHOW LIFE IS STILL GOOD McCARTHY PREPARES FOR BIG WEEKEND BALTAS OPTIMISTIC DESPITE SECONDITIS OPTIONS OPEN FOR LIFE IS GOOD, SAN FELIPE POSSIBLE Life Is Good continued on the path of 2020 Horse-of-the-Year-in-waiting Authentic when he won...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 1.2.21 Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $1.3 Million Pletcher Wins Three, Two Stakes HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool will be guaranteed at $1.3 million Sunday at Gulfstream Park. First race post...

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- NYRA’s 2020 leading apprentice rider Luis Cardenas looks for even bigger things in new year G3 Withers up next for Jerome-winner Capo Kane Mr. Buff to target Jazil; Sunny Ridge closing in on return Rocketry enjoying some down time Aqueduct winter meet...