Maxim Rate hits new high in Gamely
The ninth furlong of Monday’s $301,000 Gamely S. (G1) turned out to be a bridge too far for 9-10 favorite Charmaine’s Mia, but it was right in the target zone for Maxim Rate. […]
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Smooth Like Strait seeks Grade 1 title in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Shoemaker Mile
Two Grade 1 turf tests bookend the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) at Santa Anita on Monday, including the first stateside Breeders’ Cup Challenge event of the season. The $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) serves as a […]
Macho Unusual seeks fourth straight Santa Anita turf stakes in Buena Vista
Buena Vista (G2) – Race 7 (6:30 p.m. ET) Macho Unusual has shown an affinity for Santa Anita’s turf, winning her last three attempts at the Arcadia, California venue over graded rivals, and the five-year-old […]
Mucho Gusto, Sharing add luster to Dec. 26 undercard at Santa Anita
Santa Anita’s meet begins with a bang on Saturday. Aside from the show-stopping Malibu (G1) and its companion La Brea (G1), four other stakes are on tap including the $300,000 American Oaks (G1). Here’s an […]
Harvey’s Lil Goil turns tables in Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
The versatile Harvey’s Lil Goil has proven her class on both dirt and turf, but Saturday’s $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) suggested that grass might be her optimal surface at the top level. […]
Magic Attitude seeks second Grade 1 in Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
Magic Attitude made a favorable impression in her U.S. debut three weeks ago in the Belmont Oaks (G1) and goes for a second Grade 1 score in succession in Saturday’s $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge […]
Red Lark takes flight at 19-1 in Del Mar Oaks
You might say it was a red-letter day at Del Mar. Two races after Red King toppled 7-10 favorite United in the Del Mar H. (G2), Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Red Lark pulled a 19-1 upset […]