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Zayat, Baffert, and the Unbridled sire line of Bodemeister

Horse Racing Bloggers | Sid Fernando | 397 days ago

Ahmed Zayat got into the business in 2005, and in 2006 he made the splashy $4.6 million yearling purchase later named Maimonides. A son of the ultra talented Seattle Slew 2-year-old Vindication, Maimonides was trained by Bob Baffert to win one of two... Read More...

Mike Smith to Stick with Bodemeister in Kentucky Derby

Horse Racing Bloggers | , Michael Compton | 400 days ago

Jockey Garrett Gomez will ride Daddy Nose Best in the Kentucky Derby on May 5, agent Tony Matos said Sunday, according to Santa Anita Publicity, and not surprisingly, Mike Smith will stick with Bodemeister. That breaking news shortly before noon free... Read More...

Bodemeister Dominates Arkansas Derby Foes

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 401 days ago

Zayat Stables’ Bodemeister turned in an impressive performance in wiring the field in Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park and stamped his ticket to the Kentucky Derby (G1) in the process. Ridden by Mike Smith, Bodemeister assu... Read More...

Plum Pretty Cruises in Apple Blossom

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 402 days ago

Plum Pretty made a victorious return for Peachtree Stable and trainer Bob Baffert on Friday, cruising to a 2 1/4-length score in the Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park. The 4-year-old daughter of Medaglia d’Oro broke a step slow under ... Read More...

Mamma Kimbo Wires Fantasy Foes

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 404 days ago

Peachtree’s Stable’s Mamma Kimbo likely stamped her ticket to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) with a wire-to-wire score in Wednesday’s Fantasy Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park. The 3-year-old daughter of Discreet Cat won her debut at Santa Anita in impressive ... Read More...

Creative Cause Headlines Santa Anita Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 410 days ago

With the upset of Union Rags last weekend in the Grade 1 Florida Derby, many racing pundits including myself have Creative Cause as the #1 contender heading into the Kentucky Derby next month. There is one more obstacle in the way of the gray Giant’s... Read More...

Dubai World Cup Posts Drawn on Wednesday

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 418 days ago

Post positions were drawn on Wednesday for the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-G1) at Meydan in the United Arab Emirates. Likely race favorite So You Think drew post No. 4, while U.S. invaders Royal Delta and Game on Dude, drew posts No. 7 and No. 14,... Read More...

Bob Baffert Suffers Heart Attack

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 420 days ago

According to Santa Anita Publicity, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert sustained a heart attack in Dubai on Monday that required coronary stints to remove cardiac blockage. “We’re all very concerned about Bob’s health and we’re glad to hear that ... Read More...

Dubai World Cup Races Drawn

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 420 days ago

Post positions were drawn on Monday for eight of the nine races on the Dubai World Cup card at Meydan. In the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (UAE-G1), contested at about six furlongs, George Bolton and Fog City Stables’ The Factor drew post position... Read More...

Herd Mentality for Bodemeister

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 423 days ago

Bob Baffert received an unexpected benefit for Bodemeister Friday morning when the San Felipe Stakes runner-up worked in company with Splendid Fortune. According to the Santa Anita stable notes from Friday, the two were part of a pack of 10 that went o... Read More...

Rebel Stakes recap

2012 Triple Crown | 427 days ago

Jon and Joel discuss three key races from the weekend, including the Rebel Stakes (G2). Which of the 3 winners – Secret Circle, Gemologist and Street Life – move up the TCI Top 10? You may be surprised. Read More...

Baffert Stakes Claim to Rebel

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 428 days ago

Pay attention when trainer Bob Baffert ships a runner to Oaklawn Park for the Rebel Stakes (G2). On Saturday, Secret Circle made it three straight Rebel Stakes scores for the California-based conditioner. He also won the Rebel with Lookin at Lucky in 2... Read More...

Busted Bracket? There’s Always Horse Racing

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 429 days ago

Not much in sports compares to the tantalizing drama and genuine excitement of the NCAA basketball tournament, better known as March Madness. With all of the upsets of high seeds so early in this year’s tournament, chances are that many brackets are ... Read More...

Secret Circle and Sabercat to meet in Rebel

Michael Compton | , Top Horse Racing News Story | 431 days ago

Secret Circle, winner of a division of the Southwest Stakes (G3) on Feb. 20, returns to Oaklawn Park for Saturday’s $500,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) to face a competitive group of 3-year-olds, including highly regarded Sabercat (G3). Read More...

Fed Biz to Miss San Felipe

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 439 days ago

Baffert to send out Liaison and Bodemeister in $300,000 grade 2 event Trainer Bob Baffert will send out Liaison and Bodemeister in Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita. Baffert, who has saddled the winners of nine Triple Crown ra... Read More...

Hansen Back on Track with Gotham Win

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 441 days 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... Read More...

Eden’s Moon Powers to Las Virgenes Win

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 442 days ago

Bridlewood Farm-bred 3-year-old filly notches Grade 1 victory; connections eye Kentucky Oaks. Florida-bred Eden’s Moon made the transition from maiden ranks to Grade 1 winner look easy on Saturday as she powered to a 3 ¼-length victory in the Las ... Read More...

Eden’s Moon powers to Las Virgenes score

Michael Compton | 442 days ago

Eden’s Moon made the transition from maiden ranks to Grade 1 winner look easy on Saturday as the daughter of Malibu Moon powered to a 3 ¼-length victory in the Las Virgenes Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita. Read More...

Gotham Stakes preview

2012 Triple Crown | 445 days ago

Jon & Joel talk about the recent attrition on the Kentucky Derby trial, and bring in Brisnet’s Ed DeRosa to help break down Saturday’s Gotham Stakes. Read More...

The Factor rolls in San Carlos

Michael Compton | 449 days ago

By MICHAEL COMPTON Every athlete or sports team gets on a roll. Momentum works in horse racing as well. Trainer Bob Baffert is proof. Read More...

The Factor Rolls in San Carlos

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 449 days ago

Photo courtesy of Santa Anita/Benoit photo Trainer Bob Baffert continues his stakes dominance with The Factor at Santa Anita Every athlete or sports team gets on a roll. Momentum works in horse racing as well. Trainer Bob Baffert is proof. The veteran ... Read More...

Let’s Get Serious

2012 Triple Crown | 451 days ago

Jon & Joel preview a serious weekend of Kentucky Derby preps, headlined by Sunday’s Fountain of Youth. The guys discuss what to expect from early Derby fave Union Rags in his seasonal debut, along with the Pletcher duo – Algorithms and Discreet Dancer. They talk El Padrino, the rest of the Risen Star cast and [...] Read More...

Amazombie Set for San Carlos Stakes

Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 452 days ago

Benoit photo The Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner begins his trek to another title against five foes on Saturday at Santa Anita Amazombie, last year’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) and Eclipse Award champion, is slated to make his seasonal bow on Saturday... Read More...

Maiden Madness

2012 Triple Crown | 455 days ago

Jon & Joel talk about the continuation of new shooters onto the Kentucky Derby trail, and interview the owner that potentially holds the strongest hand in this year’s Kentucky Derby picture. Read More...

More Young Guns

2012 Triple Crown | 462 days ago

Quick recap of the Hutcheson S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park and several other races that produced more Young Guns on the Kentucky Derby Trail. Is it too late for a maiden winner to make it to the Kentucky Derby? Wait till you see what Bob Baffert thinks. Read More...

Fast-Paced Derby Snapshot

2012 Triple Crown | 466 days ago

The TCI boys quickly catch you up on the progress of major Triple Crown contenders yet to make their 3-year-old debuts, and tell you where they will likely surface. They also discuss a couple of races this weekend that could have an impact on the Triple Crown Trail. Read More...

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