Tony Ann upsets Caravel in Keeneland’s Franklin Stakes
A relentless rally from behind a fast pace allowed Tony Ann to upset a pair of Breeders’ Cup winners in Sunday’s Franklin S. (G2) at Keeneland. […]
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Hong Kong Harry prevails in City of Hope Mile; Lane Way pounces in Eddie D
Rejuvenated by a summer holiday, Hong Kong Harry was back to his best in Saturday’s $202,000 City of Hope Mile (G2) at Santa Anita. One race earlier, Lane Way broke through with his first graded […]
Conclude hangs on in Del Mar Derby; Tahoe Sunrise, Mr Fisk dead-heat in Shared Belief
On Saturday at Del Mar, trainers Bob Baffert and Phil D’Amato combined to win a quartet of graded stakes. On Sunday, they continued their winning ways. […]
Gold Phoenix repeats in Del Mar Handicap; Motorious, Du Jour, Ceiling Crusher win graded stakes
The Pacific Classic (G1) may have been the feature race on Saturday’s action-packed card at Del Mar, but the seaside oval hosted four other graded stakes for good measure. […]
Gold Phoenix tops D’Amato superfecta in Eddie Read
Trainer Phil D’Amato had four solid contenders in Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar, and Gold Phoenix led home a clean sweep of the superfecta for the barn. […]
Conclude beats favored stablemate Classical Cat in Oceanside
Trainer Phil D’Amato furnished the exacta in Friday’s $104,000 Oceanside S. on opening day at Del Mar, as the 4.70-1 Conclude got a decisive jump on favored stablemate Classical Cat. […]
Macadamia proves too tough in Gamely
Brazilian champion Macadamia took a while to transfer that level of form to Southern California, but Monday’s $401,000 Gamely (G1) proved that she’s on the top of her game now. […]
Faiza romps in Santa Anita Oaks; Offlee Naughty upsets Charles Whittingham
The undefeated Faiza delivered the best performance of her accomplished career in Saturday’s Santa Anita Oaks (G2), winning by 6 1/2 lengths. […]
Gold Phoenix rises in Kilroe Mile; Quattroelle follows up in Buena Vista
Before Stilleto Boy surprised Saturday’s Santa Anita H. (G1), the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1) also witnessed an upset. […]
Fun to Dream makes it four straight in Santa Monica; Earls Rock, Quattroelle surge in time
Bob Baffert made it a Saturday graded double with 1-2 favorite Fun to Dream in the Santa Monica (G2). Irish imports Earls Rock and Quattroelle won the graded turf stakes at Santa Anita. […]