BY SARAH WELK BAYNUM

Gary Mesnick owns Thoroughstock bloodstock agency and is involved in various aspects of the racing industry. 

“I started riding at a young age, at about 5-years old. I’ve always loved animals, particularly horses, and wanted to become a veterinarian eventually,” Mesnick said. 

Mesnick took animal nutrition classes at Colorado State University and got his first taste of the Thoroughbred industry prior to his post-graduate studies. 

BY BROCK SHERIDAN

Florida-bred Rated by Merit continues to produce top analytics with a 93 Beyer Speed Figure for his victory in Saturday’s $300,000 In Reality, the final leg of the colts and geldings division of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes.

BY GULFSTREAM PARK PRESS OFFICE (Edited)



HALLANDALE BEACH, FL—British apprentice jockey Mia Nicholls acquainted herself with U.S. racing at Gulfstream Park while riding in three races over the weekend.