Michael Trombetta Archives • The Racing Biz

Trombetta: Md Million “just as special” in 2020

by Ted Black | Oct 23, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories | 0 |

It’s been a tough year for everyone, but trainer Mike Trombetta, who will probably saddle four, says this Maryland Million will be just as special as ever.

Premier Star shines in Jersey Shore Stakes

by Press Release | Oct 14, 2020 | Breaking, New Jersey, NJ Racing, Racing | 0 |

Grade 2-placed sophomore Premier Star earned the first stakes win of his career Wednesday in the Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Saratoga Wrap: Longshots and silent grandstands

by Teresa Genaro | Sep 9, 2020 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories | 1 |

Winning important races at an empty Saratoga is very, very different, but it’s still very good, said a Midlantic trainer – one of several to win key races.

Bravo, Cruz star in Midlantic stakes

by The Biz | Sep 6, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide | 0 |

Joe Bravo won his seventh Monmouth Park stake of 2020, while Angel Cruz and Claudio Gonzalez hooked up for two Laurel stakes wins.

Mid-Atlantic trainers gear up for unusual Saratoga season

by Teresa Genaro | Jul 14, 2020 | Breaking, Business, National news, Top Stories | 0 |

Saratoga begins in two days, and Mid-Atlantic trainers are making their plans…

Independence Hall to cut back to one-turn races

by Press Release | Apr 5, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Recently a troubled fifth in the G1 Florida Derby, the Maryland-based Independence Hall will cut back to one-turn races, his connections said.

Virginia Beach a “shore” thing in first out score

by Frank Vespe | Feb 1, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Virginia Beach won a maiden special weight Friday, giving trainer Mike Trombetta his third first-out winner of 2020 at Laurel Park.

Maryland-bred Torch of Truth set for bigger task

by Frank Vespe | Jan 3, 2020 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |

Torch of Truth won a race at Laurel Park Friday, but it’s his other job – as Derby hopeful Independence Hall’s workmate – that’s more important.

Trombetta barn hoping Independence Hall hops Derby trail

by Press Release | Dec 29, 2019 | Breaking, MD Racing, Racing, Regionwide | 0 |

Independence Hall dazzled in winning the Nashua, and trainer Mike Trombetta hopes he’ll stamp himself a Derby contender in Wednesday’s Jerome at Aqueduct.