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. […]
Friar’s Road
Bob and Jackie, Law Professor, Queen Goddess upset off-the-turf Santa Anita stakes
Upsets were the theme of the afternoon in a trio of off-the-turf graded stakes on opening day at Santa Anita. […]
Going Global, Hit the Road highlight opening-day turf stakes
Six stakes, including three on turf, will be offered on Sunday’s opening-day program at Santa Anita. American Oaks (G1) – Race 11 (7 p.m. ET) Grade 1 winner Going Global, last seen posting a facile […]
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. […]
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. […]
Five points to ponder: Santa Anita Derby
Saturday’s $400,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) is a pivotal race for two prominent Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls. If not completely determinative of their chances at Churchill Downs, the 1 1/8-mile test nonetheless promises to be […]