Hong Kong Harry swoops in time in Seabiscuit
For the second straight day at Del Mar, jockey Flavien Prat made a well-timed move aboard a Phil D’Amato trainee to win a Grade 2 turf event. […]
Beyond Brilliant
Grade 1 talent runs deep in Seabiscuit
Saturday’s $250,000 Seabiscuit H. (G2) at Del Mar shapes up as one of the leading features of Thanksgiving weekend and a far deeper race than its official Grade 2 ranking would imply. There is plenty […]
Masteroffoxhounds can’t be caught in John Henry; Beyond Brilliant wires City of Hope Mile
Speed held sway in the graded turf routes at Santa Anita on Saturday, as Masteroffoxhounds and Beyond Brilliant, respectively, dictated terms in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) and City of Hope Mile (G2). […]
Forbidden Kingdom back for Santa Anita Sprint Championship
A leading Kentucky Derby contender following a 5 3/4-length win in March’s San Felipe (G2), Forbidden Kingdom headed to the sidelines for an extended rest after weakening to last as the even-money favorite in the […]
Master Piece survives objection, pays $34.20 in Eddie Read upset
Chilean import Master Piece was overlooked as the also-eligible drawing into Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. But the 16-1 shot soon commanded attention when exploding from off the pace to a daylight victory. […]
Hong Kong Harry bids to catch Beyond Brilliant in Eddie Read
American (G3) hero Hong Kong Harry brings a perfect 3-for-3 stateside record into Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. One of a quartet representing Phil D’Amato, the stalker will try to run down course-and-distance Grade 1 winner Beyond Brilliant. […]
Stilleto Boy turns back Express Train in Californian
A crucial scratch from Saturday’s $196,000 Californian S. (G2) at Santa Anita left a vacuum as to who would set the pace in the nine-furlong fixture for older horses, and Stilleto Boy filled it. Although […]
Express Train looks to extend win streak in Californian
Racing returns to Santa Anita on Saturday after a near two-week spring break. The 12-race card features four graded stakes. The highlight of the program is the $200,000 Californian S. (G2) for older horses over […]
Count Again gets up in Kilroe Mile; Leggs Galore wires Buena Vista
Trainer Phil D’Amato swept both graded turf stakes on Big ‘Cap Day at Santa Anita, in contrasting styles. Count Again got up on the wire in the $503,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), while Leggs Galore wired the $202,500 Buena Vista (G2). […]
Express Train seeks Big ‘Cap on stakes-laden Santa Anita program
One of six stakes offered, including the San Felipe (G2) for Kentucky Derby contenders, the 85th running of the $650,000 Santa Anita H. (G1) highlights an 11-race program Saturday. Santa Anita H. (G1) – Race […]