Truly Quality surges late, edges Balnikhov in Hollywood Turf Cup
Apparently outkicked by fellow closer Balnikhov in midstretch, Truly Quality only found his top gear in the final strides of Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar. […]
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Truly Quality seeks to continue ascent in Hollywood Turf Cup
Briefly under consideration for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), Truly Quality instead seeks to continue his ascent in more methodical fashion in Friday’s Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Muth takes on elders in California Crown; Johannes tops City of Hope Mile
Among the leading U.S.-based three-year-old candidates for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), it appears only Muth will test his prowess against older horses beforehand. The son of Good Magic is one of two sophomores in […]
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). […]
Argentina’s El Encinal preps for Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar ‘Cap; Motorious, Du Jour seek repeats
The Pacific Classic (G1) isn’t the only Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” at Del Mar on Saturday. Two of the four undercard stakes are also part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge program. […]
Johannes romps in Eddie Read
CUYATHY’s homebred Johannes enhanced his status atop the West Coast’s turf division with a dominant performance in Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Johannes tackles past two Eddie Read winners in renewal at Del Mar
Shoemaker Mile (G1) star Johannes will stretch out to 1 1/8 miles for the first time in Sunday’s $250,000 Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Balnikhov makes fashionable arrival in Dinner Party; soft suits Fluffy Socks in Gallorette
Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori warmed up for his Preakness (G1) ride on Imagination by guiding the 5.40-1 Balnikhov to victory in the Dinner Party (G3). […]
Hong Kong Harry prevails in City of Hope Mile; Lane Way pounces in Eddie D
Rejuvenated by a summer holiday, Hong Kong Harry was back to his best in Saturday’s $202,000 City of Hope Mile (G2) at Santa Anita. One race earlier, Lane Way broke through with his first graded […]
Exaulted brings perfect turf mark to Del Mar Mile; Gold Phoenix, Faiza, Bran top Pacific Classic undercard stakes
Unbeaten since switching to turf, Exaulted will seek his fifth consecutive win when he lines up for Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Mile (G2). The Peter Eurton-trained horse heads a field of 10, and the Del […]