Mixto springs 22-1 Pacific Classic upset
Longshots reigned supreme in Saturday’s $1,001,500 Pacific Classic (G1) racing 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar main track, with 22-1 Mixto edging 7-1 Full Serrano in narrow fashion. […]
August 2024
Late momentum propels Motorious to WAYI Green Flash repeat; Conclude wires Del Mar Mile
A couple of hours after Gold Phoenix turned a three-peat in the Del Mar H. (G2), trainer Phil D’Amato celebrated another successful title defense when Motorious motored late in the $152,500 Green Flash H. (G3). […]
Gold Phoenix gets up in time for three-peat in BC WAYI Del Mar ‘Cap
For the third straight year, Gold Phoenix flew late to capture the Del Mar H. (G2) and book his ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). […]
Dettori, Balding team up to land Nashville Derby with Bellum Justum
In his last year of riding in Britain on a full-time basis in 2023, the charismatic Frankie Dettori teamed up with trainer Andrew Balding to win the classic 2000 Guineas (G1) with Chaldean. Although Dettori […]
Idea Generation makes all the running to stun rivals in WAYI Flower Bowl
Klaravich Stables’ Idea Generation relished the give in turf and unopposed early lead in Saturday’s $500,000 Flower Bowl (G2) at Saratoga, dominating throughout to surprise onlookers as the 31-1 longest shot among seven females. The […]
Immersive gets up late in Spinaway; Brightwork edges Two Sharp in Prioress
Godolphin homebred Immersive courageously rallied to upset Saturday’s Spinaway (G1) at Saratoga, overhauling Quietside in deep stretch to win going away by 1 1/4 lengths. After winning her career debut at 10-1 over the track […]
Spot Plays Sept. 1
For Sunday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Canterbury Park (1st) Hotasapistol, 4-1 (3rd) In the Arch, 3-1 Del Mar (4th) Lemon Sushi, 5-1 (5th) Russells Hustle, 4-1 Gulfstream Park (1st) Big Boy Jak, 6-1 (6th) […]
Mentee returns to take on Ferocious, Brown duo in Hopeful
After full brother Fierceness prevailed in an epic Travers (G1) at Saratoga last weekend, Mentee will try to add to the family’s trophy cabinet in Monday’s Hopeful (G1). […]
Muth gears up for fall campaign in Shared Belief
Trainer Bob Baffert has three of the seven three-year-olds in Sunday’s $125,000 Shared Belief S. at Del Mar over one mile, but to be frank, most eyes will solely be on Muth. Last seen winning […]
Spot Plays Aug. 31
For Saturday TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE Belterra Park (4th) Moon Charger, 9-2 (5th) Tiverton, 9-2 Colonial Downs (3rd) Golden Charm, 4-1 (6th) Power Seeker, 4-1 Del Mar (2nd) Pat’s Paddock Pick, 4-1 (8th) Bright […]