Barn Notes

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Hall of Famer Nick Zito to Have String at Oaklawn Nick Zito has started only a handful of horses at Oaklawn, but that figures to change in 2019 after the Hall of Fame trainer said Friday afternoon that he will “probably” have 20 horses on the grounds...

By David Joseph —- Ortiz Jr. Seeks Repeat Clasico Success Ecuador’s Hopes Riding on El Kurdo Handicapping the Clasico HALLANDALE, BEACH – Irad Ortiz Jr. has amassed a worldwide fan base while establishing himself as an elite jockey since arriving to the U.S. from Puerto...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Less than two weeks into the 2018-2019 Tampa Bay Downs meeting, trainer Gerald Bennett has thrown down the challenge. If any of his rivals have designs on unseating him from the top spot in the standings, they had better get busy. The...

By Ryan Martin —- In The Navy; Hodges Photography • NHC Super Qualifier Set for December 22 • In The Navy Looks to Keep Up His Consistency in Louisiana Champions Day Turf • Ours To Run Looks for Another Stakes Victory in Ladies Sprint • Well-Bred Philosophy Draws Off to...

By David Joseph —- Breaking Lucky Impressive in Feature Triumph Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Climbs to $123,876 Clasico del Caribe Headlines Saturday’s 11-Stakes Card HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Breaking Lucky broke through with a dominating triumph in Friday’s featured eighth...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. — Margo Flynn says she has lost count of how many times fans have asked her what they need to do to own a racehorse. On Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, the track’s Vice President of Marketing & Publicity will have a simple answer: fill...