Kinza wires Las Virgenes; Missed the Cut cuts corner in San Marcos, eyes Royal Ascot
Michael Lund Petersen’s Kinza and Santa Ynez (G3) winner Kopion brought similar profiles into Saturday’s Las Virgenes (G3). […]
Las Virgenes Stakes
Kopion gets first two-turn test in rescheduled Las Virgenes
With highly regarded stablemate Tamara essentially out of Kentucky Oaks (G1) contention as she heals from an injury, Kopion might yet take trainer Richard Mandella to Churchill Downs in early May. The three-year-old filly’s two-turn […]
Kopion gets first two-turn test in Las Virgenes
With highly regarded stablemate Tamara essentially out of Kentucky Oaks (G1) contention as she heals from an injury, Kopion might yet take trainer Richard Mandella to Churchill Downs in early May. […]
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 […]
Justique stretches out versus Starlet top three in Las Virgenes
Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying points will be up for grabs early on Saturday’s card at Santa Anita when the $200,000 Las Virgenes (G3) will be contested over one mile. Although points of 20-8-6-4-2 will be […]
Adare Manor cruises in Las Virgenes
Some horses perform best sprinting; others thrive when running long. Runaway Las Virgenes S. (G3) winner Adare Manor clearly falls into the latter category. […]
Concert Tour stays perfect in San Vicente; Moonlight d’Oro rallies in Las Virgenes
Two of Santa Anita’s graded stakes on Saturday showcased three-year-olds. Bob Baffert won his 11th San Vicente (G2), as 2-5 favorite Concert Tour advanced on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail, and the filly Moonlight d’Oro […]
Kalypso faces four in Las Virgenes; Acclimate, Hembree highlight Santa Anita undercard stakes
Las Virgenes S. – Santa Anita Race 3 (4 p.m. ET) Santa Ynez S. (G2) winner Kalypso will try to add another Kentucky Oaks qualifier, the $200,000 Las Virgenes S. (G3), to her ledger on […]
Upcoming Stakes for February 2-8
Thursday, February 2 Astra II S., Santa Anita Park, $75,000, 4&up, f&m, 1 1/2mT. Saturday, February 4 HOLY BULL S. (G2), Gulfstream Park, $350,000, 3yo, 1 1/16m. SAN ANTONIO S. (G2), Santa Anita Park, $300,000, […]