Bennett sends out four winners for a third time

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - Gerald Bennett tied the Tampa record he already shared with two other trainers by sending out four winners on the Sunday card.

It was the third time Bennett has won four at Tampa. The feat also has been accomplished by Jamie Ness and Kathleen O’Connell, who have done it once each.

Bennett’s winners came with High Five Cotton, Dog Soldier, Whateverusaydear, and Soul of the Hero. A fifth starter, Classical Lady, finished fourth.

Bennett, 74, is well on his way to a fourth straight training title at Tampa. His 3,791 career victories into Wednesday rank 15th all-time among North American trainers and 10th among active conditioners.