BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM

Janice Woods, a small Thoroughbred breeder and owner in the name of her Woods Thoroughbreds in Ocala, Fla., had her introduction to the Thoroughbred business come quite by chance.

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

According to Daily Racing Form, Florida-bred juvenile star Rated by Merit returned to the top the list of best Beyer Speed Figures by a 2-year-old in North America this year with the 99 achieved in winning Saturday’s $200,000 Affirmed at Gulfstream Park. The seven-furlong Affirmed is the second leg in the colts and geldings division of the $1.2 million Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes.

BY GULFSTREAM PARK PRESS OFFICE

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – More than two-and-a-half years since his most recent ride, Rajiv Maragh returned to action at Gulfstream on Sunday’s 10-race program.



Although he didn’t visit the winner’s circle, the 39-year-old jockey was all smiles.