Barn Notes

By David Joseph —- Gulfstream News and Notes Code of Honor Seeks Redemption in Fountain of Youth Undefeated Global Campaign Worth the Wait Cookie Dough Returns to Action in Davona Dale (G2) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Code of Honor went to the starting gate at Gulfstream Park...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Trainer Ortiz Approaching Meet Goal Trainer John Ortiz said his goal was to win 15 races in 2019 at Oaklawn. He may have to adjust that figure. Ortiz scored his 10th victory of the meeting – a single-season personal best in Hot Springs – when Marvella...

By Ryan Martin —- NEW ORLEANS (February 28, 2019) – Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has announced an early first post of 11:00 a.m. CT on Louisiana Derby Day, Saturday March 23. As part of their “Road the Kentucky Derby” series, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will...

By Ed Golden —- • ROSARIO, PRAT IN KEEN RACE FOR RIDING TITLE • BAFFERT BREEZES MUCHO GUSTO IN A BULLET • STUBBINS STRETCHES OUT IN PASADENA STAKES • SANTA ANITA’S MAIN TRACK ‘100 PERCENT READY’ • SINGLE TICKET PICK 6 JACKPOT IS UP TO $629,679 TOP JOCKS VIE FOR SANTA ANITA...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Chocolate Martini Returns to New Orleans; Possible for Apple Blossom Grade 2 winner Chocolate Martini returned to her Fair Grounds base Monday after winning her 4-year-old debut Sunday at Oaklawn for trainer Tom Amoss and owners Double Doors Racing, LLC...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – With only 13 horses in his stable, Darien Rodriguez might go a week without making a start. But sharp bettors have learned to peruse the entries closely to avoid letting any of Rodriguez’s horses slip away. Since Jan. 27, the 39-year-old...