Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Jockey Ronnie Allen, Jr., missed the previous two days with a bad case of the flu and severe bronchitis. But when it looked as if he might not be able to ride Ballinskelligs in today’s sixth race, the 4-year-old filly’s trainer, Maria...

By Mike Henry —- BENNETT WIDENS LEAD IN STANDINGS, LOOKS AHEAD TO FLORIDA CUP OLDSMAR, FL. – Even though Gadsby Tavern had finished sixth in his previous start, trainer Gerald Bennett liked his chances going into today’s second race on the turf. “We cut (gelded) him before...

By Ed Golden —- • BIG JOHN B TO DEFEND TOKYO CITY TITLE • ELLIOTT TO RECEIVE WOOLF AWARD SUNDAY • STEVENS IS BACK AND CALIFORNIA HAS HIM CONSUMMATE PRO BIG JOHN B BACK FOR TOKYO CITY CUP Big John B, a marathon runner of the first order, returns next Sunday to defend his...

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Rapid Dial among Late Triple Crown Nominees Six horses were made Triple Crown eligible during the late period that closed Monday, including Rapid Dial, an eye-catching debut winner for co-owner/trainer Ingrid Mason March 11 at Oaklawn. And, the trainer...

By David Joseph —- Florida Derby (G1) Contenders Put in Final Works Saturday Video Links: Gunnevera, Three Rules, Impressive Edge Gunnevera Breezes Five Furlongs at Gulfstream Park West Three Rules, Impressive Edge Work Five-Eighths at Gulfstream Park HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –...

By Michael Adolphson —- • Girvin and Farrell Have Final Works • Arklow Switching Gears • Senior Investment Getting Used to First Place GUN RUNNER SECOND IN DUBAI WORLD CUP Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys’ Farm’s Gun Runner finished second in this morning’s Group I...