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How Racing Surfaces Are Playing at Santa Anita

alex — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:18 +0000

The 2008 Breeders’ Cup saw no runner going wire to wire in any of the 14 races at Santa Anita Park on the Pro-Ride surface or the grass in sprints or routes.

Only Midshipman led after a half-mile after breaking slowly and we... read more

Ten Horses Trying to Become Double BC Winners

alex — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:38:23 +0000

A surprising number horses pre-entered in this year’s Breeders’ Cup 14 races are looking to defend their titles or register their second victory in the 26th renewal of the World Championships.

Six of the 166 horses are... read more

Breeders’ Cup Firsts in the Cards for 26th Renewal

alex — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:30:09 +0000

Breeders’ Cup officials, not to be outdone by President Obama, have decided this is the year of change for the 26th renewal of the World Thoroughbred Championships.

Early on two fan friendly changes were made. First, tickets to the BC races at S... read more

Rachel Alexandra to skip Breeders’ Cup

alex — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:50:11 +0000

To the average horse racing fan, the only time worth watching or betting on the sport is the three Triple Crown races and Breeders’ Cup weekend. Unfortunately, the horse that looks to be the best of the 3-year-old... read more

Fabulous Strike to Stay Stateside

becker — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:34:37 +0000

Fabulous Strike will not run in the $2 million Golden Shaheen next month in Dubai, and will instead race the Grade 2, $150,000 General George Handicap at Laurel Park. He will accept a 127 lb weight assignment in the seven-furlong race, a dis... read more

Saratoga Sinner Injured

becker — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:02:09 +0000

Saratoga Sinner didn’t get to enjoy his spot as a Kentucky Derby hopeful very long after winning the Holy Bull Stakes on Jan 31st. It was discovered that he suffered a bone chip in his left knee that likely will sideline him unt... read more

Promising Sophomores Go in Holy Bull Stakes

becker — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:54:07 +0000

The early Run for the Florida Derby picks up steam with a pair of stake races at South Florida’s Gulfstream Park.

Nearly two-dozen 3-year-olds were nominated for Saturday’s 20th running of the $150,000 Holy Bull Stakes, named for the 1994 Flori... read more

Square Eddie Headed for $250,000 Southwest Stakes

becker — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:39:54 +0000

Known for coming up a short in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, and recently the San Rafael Stakes, Square Eddie will race on a dirt track for the first time at the Grade 3, $250,000 Southwest Stakes on Feb. 16. He’ll take h... read more

Go Between Dies at Six

becker — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:01:51 +0000

The six-year-old son of Point Given has passed away after a workout at the Payson Park Training Center as the result of a heart problem. After working six furlongs in 1:17 4/5 Go Between pulled himself up and was cooling down in his st... read more

California Flag Wins Express

becker — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:01:28 +0000

After a disappointing result in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint last October, California Flag rebounded by destroying the field in the $150,000 Hollywood Turf Express Handicap (gr. IIIT) on Saturday. The four-year-old ope... read more