Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Today’s Tampa Bay Downs racing program listed numerous workouts for first-time starter Snow Forecast, going back to her 5-furlong breeze in 1:03 1/5 on Oct. 21 at Wesfield Farm in Citra, Fla. What the program didn’t mention was that the...

By Ed Golden —- • ACCELERATE TO WORK FRIDAY FOR RICH PEGASUS • STUTE TRIES BAFFERT-FREE LA CANADA STAKES • RACE HORSE OHTANI TRIES TO TOP HIS NAMESAKE • TWO DEBUT WINNERS NOT A FIRST FOR HOFMANS • ONE DOLLAR STRONACH 5 STARTS TOMORROW • RACING MOURNS THE PASSING OF BOB...

By David Joseph —- All Star Ticket for Friday’s Stronach 5 Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot Stands at $15,247 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The handicappers at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, Laurel Park and Golden Gate Fields once again have collaborated to build an All Star ticket for...

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...