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.”

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 9, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for May 9

CT: The Big Lep strong favorite in Coin Collector

Trainer Gary Capuano looks to build on Delaware success

Robusta looking for form reversal in Preakness

Bargain buy Ocelli coming into his own

“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

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

CT: The Big Lep strong favorite.

Trainer Gary Capuano looks to build.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, May.

Battle over MTHA board could land.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 7