Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Seven racing days remain before Tampa Bay Downs enters its 11th decade of operation and Thoroughbreds across the continent “celebrate” their birthdays (they are all considered a year older on Jan. 1, for record-keeping purposes). But that...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 12.18.19 Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs to $591,970 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 went unsolved Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, producing a carryover jackpot of $591,970.99 for Thursday’s card. Tickets with all six...

By Ed Golden —- OMAHA BEACH EYES GRADE I MALIBU ON DEC. 26 BALTAS HOPES TO KEEP ROLLING AT SANTA ANITA ROSARIO, RISPOLI RIDING FOR AGENT ANDERSON McCLELLAN, TALAMO NOW SEEK NEW HORIZONS BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL SET FOR OPENING DAY POPULAR ONLINE SHOWVIVOR CONTEST RETURNS...

By David Joseph —- Apprentice Jockey Torres Enjoying Ride at Gulfstream Park 22-Year-Old Among Leading Candidates for 2019 Eclipse Award HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – When he launched his professional riding career eight months ago, Cristian Torres just wanted to win some races....

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – In a sport in which luck can play a disproportionate role, trainer Gerald Bennett tries to leave as little to chance as possible. On Mondays, when there is no racing and the Tampa Bay Downs backstretch is as quiet as a forest glen, Bennett...

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Gary and Mary West’s Maximum Security capped his sophomore campaign the way he started it: with a decisive score, wiring an 11-horse field by 3 ½ lengths to win the Grade 1, $750,000 Cigar Mile on Saturday at Aqueduct...