Air Strike swoops on Cistron in Triple Bend
If Saturday’s $201,053 Triple Bend (G2) were held at the same 6 1/2-furlong distance as the April 20 Kona Gold (G2), Cistron would have been home free again at Santa Anita. But the Triple Bend […]
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Baffert sends American Anthem, Nero to Triple Bend; Whittingham and Daytona also featured
The Bob Baffert-trained duo of American Anthem and Nero highlight an eight-horse field in Saturday’s $200,000 Triple Bend (G2). The seven-furlong test serves as one of three graded events on Saturday’s 10-race program at Santa […]
McKinzie, Seeking the Soul top Alysheba; Blue Prize returns in La Troienne
On the wrong side of a photo finish in a thrilling renewal of the Santa Anita H. (G1) in early April, McKinzie seeks to get back into the winner’s circle in the $400,000 Alysheba (G2) […]
Sadler’s skill delivers Gift Box to the finish line in Big ‘Cap
by Jeremy Balan Prior to the 2018 racing season, the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) was one of the elusive gems for trainer John Sadler on his home circuit in Southern California, and he wanted it […]
McKinzie looms large in Big ‘Cap
by John Mucciolo Five graded races, including three of the Grade 1 variety, will lead a fine 11-race card at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Among the features is the $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1), […]
Leofric edges Bravazo in Clark Handicap
Leofric continued his ascension in the older horse ranks with a thrilling win in Friday’s $500,000 Clark H. (G1) at Churchill Downs, gamely repelling the late charge of Bravazo to prevail by a head. Florent […]
Seeking the Soul faces Leofric, Bravazo in Clark title defense
Since 1902, when the race was first open to older runners, only three horses have managed to win the Clark H. (G1) twice. Seeking the Soul will attempt to become the fourth when the signature […]
Leofric prevails after stretch-long Fayette duel
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Less than $2,000 separated Leofric and his younger rival Hofburg in the Win pool for Saturday’s $200,000 Fayette (G2) at Keeneland, but the gap proved to be much larger on the racetrack. […]
Competitive group headlines Fayette Stakes
by John Mucciolo The $200,000 Fayette Stakes (G2) is the Saturday feature at Keeneland. Seven horses will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt in what looks like a very competitive event, with five in […]
Accelerate outlasts West Coast in clash of Breeders’ Cup Classic threats in Awesome Again
Hronis Racing’s Accelerate overcame a problematic start to prevail at odds of 1-5 in Saturday’s $300,345 Awesome Again (G1) at Santa Anita, likely solidifying his status as the early favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic […]