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: April 19, 2026

LRL: Taj Mahal dazzles in Tesio

LRL: Carrasco returns with Weber City Miss shocker

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Charles Town picks and analysis: April 18, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 18, 2026

“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

LRL: Taj Mahal dazzles in Tesio

LRL: Carrasco returns with Weber City.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Dash for Cash quartet to meet.

CT: Moises Santaella sitting on “go”

Close the Gate could open opportunity.