Barn Notes

By David Joseph —- River Thames; Ryan Thompson Photo Gulfstream Park News & Notes Options Abound for Undefeated Sophomore River Thames Smullen Chasing First Stakes Win with Freedom Speaks Champion Soul of an Angel Still on Hold for Saudi Cup (G1) HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –...

By Mike Henry —- PHOTO OF, L-R: Naughty Rascal, trainer Gerald Bennett, co-owners Ron Pugliese and Jim Georgeades and Bennett’s wife, Mary) GERALD BENNETT GOES FOR THE GUSTO WHILE BATTLING HEALTH ISSUES OLDSMAR, FL. – A strong performance by local hopeful Naughty...

By David Joseph —- GULFSTREAM TODAY 2.5.25 Shisospicy Takes Wednesday Feature in Grass Debut Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $325,000 Leading Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Notches Wednesday Hat Trick HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Morplay Racing’s talented filly Shisospicy,...

By Jasmine Torrez —- STABLE NOTES BY VICTOR RYAN SUNDAY, FEB. 2, 2025 · CITIZEN BULL GETS 98 BEYER; SAN FELIPE OR REBEL FOR BARNES · EAGLES FLIGHT SCRATCHED WITH ‘SMALL FOOT ISSUE’ · WORKS: KY. DERBY STARTER ENDLESSLY RETURNS TO TAB · GIII SAN MARCOS, SWEET LIFE STAKES ON...

By Kevin Kilroy —- Preparing for Risen Star, Jonathan’s Way Fires Bullet and East Avenue Breezes From the Gates New Orleans, La (Feb. 2, 2024) – Preparing to make their sophomore debut in the $500,000 Risen Star (G2) on Louisiana Derby Preview Day, both Jonathan’s Way and...

By Mike Henry —- UNBEATEN 3-YEAR-OLD POSTER EXPECTED TO JOIN THE FUN IN SAM F. DAVIS OLDSMAR, FL. – After turning in an impressive 5-furlong breeze this morning on the Tampa Bay Downs main track, unbeaten 3-year-old colt Poster appears headed to Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F....