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. […]
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Newgate takes Santa Anita Handicap; Du Jour, Ruby Nell win undercard grass stakes
On a stakes-packed Sunday afternoon at Santa Anita, Newgate capped off a big day for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and legendary jockey Frankie Dettori, battling gamely to win the $400,000 Santa Anita H. (G1). […]
Adare Manor streaks into Zenyatta; Gold Phoenix looks to keep rising in John Henry
Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) contender Adare Manor brings a four-race winning streak into the $200,000 Zenyatta (G2), the first of four stakes at Santa Anita Sunday. […]
Gold Phoenix repeats in Del Mar Handicap; Motorious, Du Jour, Ceiling Crusher win graded stakes
The Pacific Classic (G1) may have been the feature race on Saturday’s action-packed card at Del Mar, but the seaside oval hosted four other graded stakes for good measure. […]
Anisette lays down Del Mar Oaks marker in San Clemente
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Anisette made it 2-for-2 stateside with an explosive victory in Saturday’s $204,500 San Clemente (G2), stamping herself as a serious contender for the Aug. 19 Del Mar Oaks (G1). […]
Paris Secret, Delight bring turf form to 14-horse San Clemente
Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente (G2) promises to be a fascinating affair for three-year-old fillies at Del Mar. An overflow of 16 was entered for the one-mile turf test, only 14 will be allowed to start, […]
Forte favored in KDFW Pool 5; Wet Paint takes top spot in Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
An impressive victory in the Fountain of Youth (G2) propelled Forte to overall favoritism in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5. […]
Faiza remains unbeaten with clear-cut Santa Ysabel triumph
The victories just keep coming for Faiza, who picked up her third straight graded win in the Santa Ysabel (G3) on Sunday at Santa Anita. […]
Little separates top players in Santa Ysabel
Faiza sits atop the three-year-old filly division in Southern California, but the margin isn’t wide between her and Pride of the Nile, who she meets for a third time this winter in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa […]
Wet Paint rallies in Martha Washington; Faiza remains perfect in Las Virgenes
Not only does trainer Brad Cox have a deep bench of Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, but his group of Kentucky Oaks (G1) prospects is growing as well. The latest to emerge in the latter category […]