Jose Gallego Gallego, born on February 21, 1980, in Gandia, is a renowned Fallas artist. He began his career at the age of eighteen, apprenticing under notable artists like José Sanchis, Palacio, Serra, and Pere Baenas.
His solo career started in Beniarjó, where he opened his workshop. Gallego's
Tales from the Crib: Medina Spirit Apr 28, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com Medina Spirit checking out the foliage (Gail Rice photo) Medina Spirit with dam Mongolian Changa, and in the background, Scribbling Sarah with her Upstart colt who is now debut winner Uphold the Law (Gail Rice photo)
A newborn who needed help, a $1,000 yearling whose small breeder had to sell, a cheap recruit for a hardscrabble talent scout, a juvenile purchase inspired by friendship –
Medina Spirit’s story is ready-made for cinema.
And that’s even before his improbable rise for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Outlasting his higher-profile stablemates Life Is Good and Concert Tour on the trail, Medina Spirit is Baffert’s last remaining hope for a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2021.