Friar’s Road blessed with perfect set-up in San Marcos
After knocking on the door in his past three stakes attempts, 11-10 favorite Friar’s Road burst through in Sunday’s $225,000 San Marcos (G2) at Santa Anita. […]
Acclimate
Say the Word delivers irresistible closing argument in Hollywood Turf Cup
In contrast to his luckless passage in the Del Mar H. (G2), Say the Word saw nothing but daylight in the stretch as he swooped to a last-to-first verdict in Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2). […]
Rockemperor among Breeders’ Cup alums in Hollywood Turf Cup
Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar shapes up as a logical rebound spot for three Breeders’ Cup also-rans, but a couple of others warrant a look as well. […]
Yibir sweeps past Broome in Turf, caps Godolphin Breeders’ Cup triple
In a finish harking back to the Godolphin-Coolmore clashes of old, Yibir uncorked a gigantic late move to deny Broome in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf. […]
Mo Forza, United, Going to Vegas capture Breeders’ Cup preps on Santa Anita turf
Mo Forza and United successfully defended their titles in the City of Hope Mile and John Henry Turf Championship, respectively, and Going to Vegas punched her Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf ticket in the “Win and You’re In” Rodeo Drive. […]
Astronaut achieves liftoff at 24-1 in BC WAYI Del Mar ‘Cap
After a fine second in his stakes debut in the June 19 San Juan Capistrano (G3), Astronaut rocketed into the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) with a 24-1 upset of Saturday’s “Win and You’re In” Del Mar H. (G2) […]
Arklow, United to square off in Del Mar Handicap
Del Mar H. (G2) – Race 11 (10 p.m. ET) Grade 1 winners Arklow and United head an 11-horse field in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar H. One of four graded stakes on the Pacific Classic […]
Acclimate regains San Juan Capistrano crown
The hero of the 2019 San Juan Capistrano S. (G3) who missed last year’s running, Acclimate regained his crown with a similar frontrunning display in Saturday’s $100,500 renewal. […]
Red King seeks second consecutive San Juan Capistrano
Red King stepped up in last year’s $100,000 San Juan Capistrano (G3), registering his first stakes win with a 4 1/4-length decision, and the seven-year-old horse will make a title defense in the 1 3/4-mile […]
Award Winner takes top honors in Whittingham; United last
Jockey Juan Hernandez won two of Santa Anita’s three graded races on Saturday, beating the favorite both times. The biggest surprise came in the $196,000 Charles Whittingham S. (G2). […]