Barn Notes

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Further proof this probably is the highest-quality jockey colony in Tampa Bay Downs history arrived today in the form of two victories by Jesus L. Castanon. The 43-year-old Mexico City native, who won back-to-back titles here in 2003-2004 and...

By Michael Adolphson —- • Nubin Ridge Tries to Stay Perfect for New Connections • Fort Pulaski Leads Pish Champions Day Trio • Work Tab NUBIN RIDGE TRIES TO STAY PERFECT FOR NEW CONNECTIONS Claiming a 6-year-old Louisiana-bred by Gold Tribute with 51 starts to his credit...

By David Joseph —- Javier Castellano; Gulfstream File Photos Lakow Replaces Muzikar Booking Mounts for Five-Time Defending Champion HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Though he missed the opening weekend of Gulfstream Park’s 2016-2017 Championship Meet with commitments out of town,...

By David Joseph —- Unbeaten Fact Finding Makes Stakes Debut in $75,000 Smooth Air HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Already having faced some of the most promising young colts in the country, Sagamore Farm’s multiple graded stakes-placed Recruiting Ready makes his return to the races...

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Gerald Bennett is a realist. And on the far turn of the eighth race, with his 5-year-old gelding Lucky Rascal languishing near the back of the nine-horse field, he was prepared to savor his three earlier victories on the card. But Lucky...

By David Joseph —- Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Being Pointed to G2 Holy Bull Feb. 4 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – John Oxley’s Classic Empire stepped onto the road to the Kentucky Derby Wednesday at Palm Meadows Training Center, where he galloped for the first time since...