Barn Notes

By Ryan Martin —- LECOMTE CONTENDER PLUS QUE PARFAIT NEVER FAR FROM WALSH’S SIGHT Trainer Brendan Walsh doesn’t place just any horse right across from his Fair Grounds office in Stall 26; he wants one that is held in high regard for him to keep a close eye on. So the fact...

By David Joseph —- Three Defending Champions Top Sunshine Millions Nominations Jay’s Way, X Y Jet, Starship Jubilee Set for Jan. 19 Event Rainbow 6 Hit for $188,900 Jackpot Payoff HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Three defending champions top the nominations for the 2019 Sunshine...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – In the days following his 2,500th career victory, Jesus Castanon took time to reflect on its significance to his career and his life as a classic-winning jockey with 30 years in the saddle. In addition to his family, Castanon heard from...

By Ryan Martin —- Tom’s d’Etat Confirmed for Pegasus World Cup Loutsch Confident in Admire Heading Into Grade III Lecomte TOM’S D’ETAT CONFIRMED FOR PEGASUS WORLD CUP Following some consideration, G M B Racing’s Tom’s d’Etat has officially been confirmed for the Grade I $9...

By David Joseph —- X Y Jet; Leslie Martin Photo X Y Jet Works for Return in Jan. 19 Sunshine Millions Sprint Eclipse Award Finalists Announced at Gulfstream Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $40,567 Super Hi 5 Carryover of $20,634 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Multiple...

By Ed Golden —- strong>HE’S BACK! Hall of fame jockey Victor Espinoza returns to action this morning at Santa Anita ZOE METZ PHOTOGRAPHY • ESPINOZA BACK, ‘FEELS GOOD’ AFTER FIRST BREEZE • ACCELERATE DRILLS FOR RICH PEGASUS WORLD CUP • FAVORED BELLAFINA SET FOR GRADE II...