Forbidden Kingdom too fast in San Vicente
Speed reigned in Santa Anita’s trio of graded races Saturday on both dirt and turf, beginning with promising sophomore Forbidden Kingdom in the $200,000 San Vicente (G2). […]
Shooters Shoot
Dr. Schivel stamps BC Sprint ticket in Bing Crosby
Launching a perfectly timed move for leading rider Flavien Prat, Dr. Schivel snared Saturday’s $301,500 Bing Crosby S. (G1) and a free berth to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) back at Del Mar. […]
C Z Rocket versus Glatt trio in BC WAYI Bing Crosby
A “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1), Saturday’s $300,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1) could have added relevance this year. […]
Award Winner takes top honors in Whittingham; United last
Jockey Juan Hernandez won two of Santa Anita’s three graded races on Saturday, beating the favorite both times. The biggest surprise came in the $196,000 Charles Whittingham S. (G2). […]
Five points to ponder: Santa Anita Derby
Saturday’s $400,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) is a pivotal race for two prominent Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls. If not completely determinative of their chances at Churchill Downs, the 1 1/8-mile test nonetheless promises to be […]
Cezanne, King Guillermo, Swiss Skydiver among 22 late Triple Crown nominees
With more time to prepare for the pandemic-delayed Triple Crown races, 22 additional horses were nominated to the series as of Wednesday’s deadline. The most accomplished are Tampa Bay Derby (G2) winner King Guillermo, runner-up […]
Delayed rematch between Authentic, Honor A. P. now set in Santa Anita Derby
We’ll find out whether the rematch between Authentic and Honor A. P. was worth the wait when the two colts meet for a second time in Saturday’s $400,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Postponed from early […]
Arkansas Derby divisions 1 & 2 OptixEQ Analysis
Oaklawn Park Saturday OptixEQ Analysis and graphs present both divisions of the Arkansas Derby and a bonus in the Okalawn Handicap! […]