Historical Cameo – Round Table
Originally appearing March 11, 2006 Round Table — 1958 Horse of the Year With the renewal of the prestigious Santa Anita H. (G1) last weekend, we salute Round Table, a legend of our sport who […]
Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Handicap a dark horse candidate for 2019 race of the year
It’s an understatement to say there were more lows than highs at Santa Anita during 2019. Even before the troubles of the 2018-19 winter/spring meet, though, the meet itself no longer seemed to hold as […]
The most costly disqualifications in horse racing history
What other disqualifications were costly in horse racing? The 2019 Kentucky Derby disqualification of Maximum Security from first to 17th will go down as one of the most significant disqualifications in the history of the […]
Five historical disqualifications that remain controversial
What DQs in horse racing have stood the test of time? The decision that awarded Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) victory to Country House will be talked of for years to come. While they did not […]
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), […]
Santa Anita plans to resume live racing March 22; San Felipe among stakes canceled
Live racing is scheduled to return to Santa Anita March 22, The Stronach Group officials told Daily Racing Form and Blood-Horse Sunday, if all goes well with the main track under the microscope. Bill Finley […]
Santa Anita cancels indefinitely
Santa Anita has canceled live racing and training so the track can be tested and evaluated. Tuesday’s announcement by the Stronach Group came after Lets Light the Way, a four-year-old filly who broke down while […]
Accelerate rolls in Big ‘Cap
Accelerate earned his first Grade 1 victory in convincing fashion, running away from rivals in Saturday’s $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap, and really appears to be hitting his groove for John Sadler. Victor Espinoza was up […]
Familiar foes set for Big ‘Cap; World Approval invades for Kilroe
The $600,000 Santa Anita H. (G1) may not hold the same esteem it once did but Saturday’s 81st running of the 1 ¼-mile test shapes up to be a good betting race. Bob Baffert has […]