Faiza romps in Santa Anita Oaks; Offlee Naughty upsets Charles Whittingham
The undefeated Faiza delivered the best performance of her accomplished career in Saturday’s Santa Anita Oaks (G2), winning by 6 1/2 lengths. […]
Monrovia
Jolie Olimpica good as gold in Monrovia
Brazilian import Jolie Olimpica thrived on the cutback in Monday’s $201,000 Monrovia (G2) and nearly equaled her own 5 1/2-furlong course record at Santa Anita. Patiently handled by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, the 9-10 […]
River Boyne, War of Will top Shoemaker Mile; Ollie’s Candy back on grass for Gamely
Eight of his nine career wins have come over the turf at Santa Anita. That, and a two-race win streak, arguably makes River Boyne the horse to beat in the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) at […]
Heart gets Hunt-ed down in Shoemaker, ‘Win and You’re In’ for Breeders’ Cup Mile
Last seen landing the November 26 Seabiscuit H. (G2) at Del Mar, Michael House’s Hunt fired straight off the bench to deny 3-2 favorite Heart to Heart in Monday’s $401,035 Shoemaker Mile (G1) at Santa […]
Heart to Heart seeks Grade 1 triple in Shoemaker Mile
After going so long without a Grade 1 win, the veteran grass star Heart to Heart will look to make it three in a row at the top level in the $400,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) […]
Lady Eli as game as they come in Gamely
Sheep Pond Partners’ Lady Eli is “courage exemplified in a racehorse.” So summarized Santa Anita track announcer Michael Wrona after the 3-5 favorite held on determinedly from Goodyearforroses in Saturday’s $300,000 Gamely (G1). Since beating […]
Lady Eli looms as heavy favorite in Gamely
No stranger to shipping out west for a major prize, Lady Eli will make her third career appearance at Santa Anita on Saturday when she faces five others in the $300,000 Gamely (G1). The five-year-old […]