Endlessly closes well in last El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields
With Golden Gate Fields conducting its final meeting before closing down June 9, a valedictory air surrounded Saturday’s $101,350 El Camino Real Derby. […]
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Anisette back on song in American Oaks; Easter wins third straight in San Gabriel
The graded stakes action at Santa Anita got off to a formful start on Tuesday, courtesy of odds-on favorites Anisette and Easter, respectively, in the $300,000 American Oaks (G1) and $200,500 San Gabriel (G2). […]
Adare Manor coasts in Zenyatta; Balladeer wires John Henry
Michael Lund Petersen’s Adare Manor appeared to have a straightforward task on paper in Sunday’s Zenyatta (G2) at Santa Anita, and the 1-10 favorite ensured that there would be no suspense. […]
Tamara demolishes Del Mar Debutante for dam Beholder
The Del Mar Debutante (G1) just eluded Hall of Famer Beholder during her 2012 juvenile campaign, but now she can boast of her daughter Tamara’s stunning victory in Saturday’s $303,500 renewal. […]
Anisette storms from last to first in Del Mar Oaks; Beholder’s filly Tamara wins debut
As the region braces for Hurricane Hilary, a more benevolent force of nature blew through Del Mar on Saturday – 4-5 favorite Anisette, who stormed from last to first in the Del Mar Oaks (G1). […]
Dreamfyre blazes to Sorrento victory; Closing Remarks wraps up Yellow Ribbon
Danny A. Eplin’s Dreamfyre became freshman sire Flameaway’s first stakes winner with her sharp debut in the July 9 Everett Nevin S., and the speedy juvenile followed up with a graded coup in Saturday’s Sorrento (G3) at Del Mar. […]
Anisette lays down Del Mar Oaks marker in San Clemente
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Anisette made it 2-for-2 stateside with an explosive victory in Saturday’s $204,500 San Clemente (G2), stamping herself as a serious contender for the Aug. 19 Del Mar Oaks (G1). […]
Packs a Wahlop delivers Zuma Beach knockout; Comanche Country up in time in Surfer Girl
Santa Anita’s Grade 3 events for turf juveniles on Sunday produced Breeders’ Cup contenders, as heavy favorites Packs a Wahlop and Comanche Country remained unbeaten on the Southern California circuit. […]
Cave Rock blitzes, And Tell Me Nolies grinds, Going to Vegas repeats in Santa Anita BC WAYIs
Juvenile star Cave Rock answered the two-turn question in the American Pharoah (G1), one of three Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” contests at Santa Anita on Saturday. […]
Masteroffoxhounds can’t be caught in John Henry; Beyond Brilliant wires City of Hope Mile
Speed held sway in the graded turf routes at Santa Anita on Saturday, as Masteroffoxhounds and Beyond Brilliant, respectively, dictated terms in the John Henry Turf Championship (G2) and City of Hope Mile (G2). […]