National Headlines | Paulick Report | 4 years ago
The recent passing of longtime racing official Thomas E. (Tommy) Trotter served as a reminder of what being a racing secretary at a major track in the golden age of horse racing was like, when one of...
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2013 Santa Anita Handicap, Race of the Week
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 11 years ago
The Kentucky Derby trail is in full swing with just over 10 weeks remaining on the schedule. The 2013 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct this weekend features a few horses who could make it to the big race in May (Overanalyze and Vyjack among others)....
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Hansen Back on Track with Gotham Win
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 12 years ago
It only took one race for the reigning two year old champ to get back to the winner’s circle. After posting three straight wins as a two year old including the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Hansen started his three year old campaign with a distant 2nd...
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Full field of 13 drawn for Santa Anita Handicap
Michael Compton | 12 years ago
By MICHAEL COMPTON Saturday’s 75th running of the Santa Anita Handicap (G1) drew a full field of 13, including morning-line favorite Ultimate Eagle.
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Big ‘Cap Draw Has ‘Luck’ Feel
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Photo of John Ortiz and Julio Canani courtesy of Santa Anita Park/Benoit photo Actor John Ortiz from HBO’s “Luck” participated in Wednesday’s Santa Anita Handicap draw. Julio Canani, left, trainer of Big ‘Cap starter Holla...
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