Johannes offers closing argument for Eclipse Award in San Gabriel
Odds-on favorite Johannes added one final laurel to his nearly-flawless 2024 campaign in Thursday’s San Gabriel (G2) at Santa Anita. […]
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Subsanador prevails in WAYI California Crown thriller; Johannes adds WAYI City of Hope Mile
Subsanador prevailed in a three-way photo over National Treasure and Newgate in the California Crown (G1) at Santa Anita, earning a ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1). […]
Johannes romps in Eddie Read
CUYATHY’s homebred Johannes enhanced his status atop the West Coast’s turf division with a dominant performance in Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar. […]
Anisette determined in Gamely; Johannes confirms potential in Shoemaker Mile
Jockey Umberto Rispoli swept both Grade 1s on Santa Anita’s turf Monday, masterminding similar trips aboard Anisette in the Gamely and Johannes in the Shoemaker Mile. […]
Practical Move noses out Mandarin Hero in Santa Anita Derby
Practical Move courageously withstood pair of challengers in Saturday’s $751,500 Santa Anita Derby (G1), receiving a stiff test in his final Kentucky Derby (G1) prep. The Tim Yakteen-trained colt confirmed himself as a leading challenger […]
Pool 5 wagering suspended on Arabian Knight after Zedan rules out Kentucky Derby
One of the most exciting prospects for the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), undefeated Arabian Knight, was ruled out of the Run for the Roses by Zedan Racing Stables. […]
Practical Move keeps rolling in San Felipe
Practical Move advanced to the lead in upper stretch and drew off to a 2 1/2-length decision in Saturday’s $402,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, enhancing his Kentucky Derby credentials in the three-year-old opener. […]
Practical Move upsets Los Alamitos Futurity; Arabian Lion last
After running consistently well behind a succession of Bob Baffert trainees, Practical Move figured to play a supporting role once more in Saturday’s Los Alamitos Futurity (G2). Instead, the 10.60-1 shot upstaged the Baffert trio, including the shocking last Arabian Lion. […]
Taiba floors Messier in Santa Anita Derby
It was no surprise that trainer Tim Yakteen won Saturday’s $750,500 Santa Anita Derby (G1). Less expected was the fact that it was Taiba. […]
United, Mucho Unusual capitalize as controlling speed in BC preps on Santa Anita turf
LNJ Foxwoods’ United was already the class of the field in Saturday’s $201,000 John Henry Turf Championship (G2), and the 7-10 favorite magnified that advantage by dictating the pace at Santa Anita. Last time out, […]