Barn Notes

By Grant LaGrange —- BLACK GOLD 5 REACHES $218,723 AT FAIR GROUNDS HEADING INTO FRIDAY RACING New Orleans (February 27, 2020) – Horseplayers will get the chance to take a shot at the Black Gold 5 which now carries a pool of $218,723 going into Friday’s nine race card at...

By Mike Henry —- PREPARE FOR SPRING WITH UPCOMING ‘SEAFOOD FEST,’ ‘TEQUILAS & TACOS’ OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs fans seeking a treat for their taste buds have two opportunities over the next few weekends to mix racing excitement with delicious food and drink. On...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Talamo Enjoying Strong Oaklawn Meet So far, so good for jockey Joe Talamo. After one-third of Oaklawn’s scheduled 57-day meeting, Talamo is tied for third in the standings with 13 victories and ranks second in purse earnings ($816,777). Talamo, 30, is...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Sole Volante, Independence Hall and Ajaaweed, the top three finishers in the Grade III Sam F. Davis Stakes on Feb. 8, are among 41 3-year-olds nominated to the 40th running of the Grade II, $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, the...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.20.20 Late Pick 5 Carryover Generates Nearly $2.5 Million in Betting Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Guaranteed at $150,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – A Late Pick 5 carryover of $203,726 at Gulfstream Park generated enthusiastic wagering...

By Mike Henry —- JEAN ELIZABETH TO PUT WINNING STREAK ON LINE IN LIGHTNING CITY OLDSMAR, FL. – Jean Elizabeth, whose current six-race winning streak consists entirely of stakes victories, headlines the field for Saturday’s 16th edition of the $100,000 Lightning City Stakes...