Anisette determined in Gamely; Johannes confirms potential in Shoemaker Mile
Jockey Umberto Rispoli swept both Grade 1s on Santa Anita’s turf Monday, masterminding similar trips aboard Anisette in the Gamely and Johannes in the Shoemaker Mile. […]
Gamely Stakes
Du Jour heads 11 in Shoemaker Mile; Gamely, Gold Cup included in Santa Anita’s Memorial Day festivities
Memorial Day remains a big day racing at Santa Anita, as three major stakes highlight a dynamite 11-race program. The stakes action kicks off with nine females in the $300,000 Gamely (G1) at 1 1/8 […]
Macadamia proves too tough in Gamely
Brazilian champion Macadamia took a while to transfer that level of form to Southern California, but Monday’s $401,000 Gamely (G1) proved that she’s on the top of her game now. […]
Contentious Shoemaker Mile offers berth to Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita
Monday’s $500,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1), the first Breeders’ Cup Challenge event staged at a U.S. track this year, has added significance: it’s also held at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup host site, Santa Anita. […]
Ocean Road bursts onto scene in last-to-first Gamely
Well regarded but lightly raced European import Ocean Road delivered a breakout performance in Monday’s $400,500 Gamely (G1) at Santa Anita. […]
Smooth Like Strait seeks BC berth in Shoemaker Mile; Going Global tops Gamely
After the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1), Santa Anita’s Grade 1 action on Memorial Day shifts to turf for the Shoemaker Mile (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), and the Gamely (G1) for turf distaffers. […]
Maxim Rate hits new high in Gamely
The ninth furlong of Monday’s $301,000 Gamely S. (G1) turned out to be a bridge too far for 9-10 favorite Charmaine’s Mia, but it was right in the target zone for Maxim Rate. […]
Smooth Like Strait seeks Grade 1 title in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Shoemaker Mile
Two Grade 1 turf tests bookend the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) at Santa Anita on Monday, including the first stateside Breeders’ Cup Challenge event of the season. The $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) serves as a […]