November 19, 2024

John Rotz, Hall of Fame jockey, dead at 86

July 13, 2021 0

“Gentleman John” Rotz, the retired Hall of Fame jockey and former Jockey Club steward in New York, died July 12 at the age of 86 at his home in Warrensburg, Illinois. Rotz’s riding career spanned […]

Come Dancing romps in Gallant Bloom

September 22, 2019 0

Grade 1 heroine Come Dancing added yet another win to her already impressive resume when romping by 3 1/4 lengths in the $300,750 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park on Sunday. With Javier Castellano […]

Union strikes late in Gallant Bloom

September 23, 2018 0

Mick and Wendy Ruis’ Union Strike put herself into Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) consideration with a strong rally up the rail in Sunday’s $300,600 Gallant Bloom (G2) at Belmont Park. Making her […]

Highway Star shines in Gallant Bloom

September 24, 2017 0

Chester and Mary Broman’s homebred Highway Star prevailed by a neck in Sunday’s $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2) at Belmont Park with jockey Luis Saez taking the mount for injured regular rider Angel Arroyo. Lucy […]