Kristy Gazzier Archives • The Racing Biz

“Big, happy” Hammer leads way for Gazzier barn

Ted Black / 1 year

5 min read

With two straight wins, Hammer is leading the way for the productive, family-oriented barn of trainer Kristy Gazzier.

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Bug rider Marshall Mendez making early mark at CT

Ted Black / 4 years
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5 min read

Apprentice jockey Marhsall Mendez is making a mark at Charles Town Races, shooting up the standings while riding for numerous trainers- and hoping for more.

Trainer Kristy Gazzier: “Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else

Ted Black / 8 years

8 min read

Young trainer Kristy Gazzier, a Charles Town native just starting her second year training, says she “wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse at Laurel

Casse “optimistic” that Preakness a go for Silent Tactic

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby run from Ocelli

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off in Coin Collector

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 10, 2026

Busy Saturday for Preakness contenders

“Big, happy” Hammer leads way for Gazzier barn

Bug rider Marshall Mendez making early mark at CT

Trainer Kristy Gazzier: “Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse.

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby.

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off.

Busy Saturday for Preakness contenders

Taj Mahal sharp in final work.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.