Barn Notes

By Milke Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – As a Thoroughbred trainer from 1989-1997, Jim Tsirigotis gained an appreciation for the challenges faced by backstretch workers on the racetrack. “They work their butts off,” said Tsirigotis, the proprietor of Papa Jim’s Kitchen at the south...

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream News & Notes $100,000 Guaranteed Pool in Rainbow 6 on Opening Day Gulfstream Announces Championship Meet Giveaways, Gaffalione Bobblehead Meet Hall of Famers Prado, Santos, Blum and More Saturday, Nov. 30 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream...

DMTC News – From the Wire —- NAKATANI MAKES RETIREMENT OFFICIAL; HONORS HERE NEXT WEEKEND Jockey Corey Nakatani officially announced his retirement Saturday afternoon via his son and agent Matt’s twitter account, ending a career that includes 3,909 total wins and more...

By Darren Rogers —- TOM’S d’ETAT, SEEKING THE SOUL CLASH IN FRIDAY’S GRADE I, $600,000 CLARK PRESENTED BY NORTON HEALTHCARE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019) – G M B Racing’s multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat is set to bid for Grade I glory in Friday’s...

By Kevin Kerstein —- PROMISING ALLOWANCE WINNER TURTLE TRAX TO TRY STAKES COMPANY IN GOLDEN ROD LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Friday, Nov. 22, 2019) – Brereton Jones’ recent eye-catching allowance winner Turtle Trax will try stakes company and stretch out in distance for the first time...

DMTC News – From the Wire —- Santa Anita Photo FOR NOW, ESPINOZA INTENT ON RIDING OUT SOUTHERN CAL STORM On Saturday, Hall of Fame jockey Victor Espinoza will ride Midcourt for trainer John Shirreffs in the Grade III $100,000 Native Diver Stakes. A victory would be...