Tenma lands Del Mar Debutante in photo
Although odds-on favorite Nooni was a spent force by the the head of the stretch, the $301,000 Del Mar Debutante (G1) still fell to the Bob Baffert stable for an 11th time on Saturday when […]
Hector Berrios
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). […]
Raging Torrent edges The Chosen Vron in Pat O’Brien battle
In a thrilling battle down the Del Mar homestretch, up-and-coming sophomore sprinter Raging Torrent got the better of California-bred sensation The Chosen Vron in the $251,500 Pat O’Brien (G2). […]
Iscreamuscream plays it cool, extends perfect record in Del Mar Oaks
With jockey Hector Berrios orchestrating a tactical masterclass, Iscreamuscream extended her record to a perfect 4-for-4 in Saturday’s Del Mar Oaks (G1). […]
The Chosen Vron successfully defends Bing Crosby title, earns spot in BC Sprint
The Chosen Vron defied trouble to prevail in last year’s Bing Crosby (G1) at Del Mar, but in Saturday’s title defense, the California-bred win machine found clear sailing throughout. […]
Unbeaten Iscreamuscream passes two-turn test in San Clemente
Two fillies brought perfect records into Saturday’s $202,500 San Clemente H. (G2), but only one retained her unbeaten status on opening day at Del Mar. […]
Planetario rallies through traffic to win Hollywood Turf Cup
The Brazilian-bred Planetario earned his most significant post-importation victory to date when taking the $201,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar on Friday. Under an astute, ground-saving ride by Hector Berrios, Planetario bulled his […]
Endlessly keeps surging in Zuma Beach; Dreamfyre withstands test in Surfer Girl
Sunday’s turf stakes for juveniles at Santa Anita produced a pair of winning favorites with credentials for their respective Breeders’ Cup races over the same course and distance. […]
Didia rallies in Rodeo Drive; Slider fights back in Speakeasy
A four-month layoff didn’t stop 11-10 favorite Didia from posting a comfortable victory in Saturday’s Rodeo Drive (G2) racing 1 1/4 miles over the Santa Anita turf course. […]
Conclude hangs on in Del Mar Derby; Tahoe Sunrise, Mr Fisk dead-heat in Shared Belief
On Saturday at Del Mar, trainers Bob Baffert and Phil D’Amato combined to win a quartet of graded stakes. On Sunday, they continued their winning ways. […]