Tags ‘Ron the Greek’

Oaklawn: Patience with Oaklawn Handicap threat Alternation has paid off

DRF | 12 years ago
Marcus Hersh Two North American Grade 1 dirt races for older horses have been contested in 2012. Hymn Book won the Donn Handicap on Feb. 11 at Gulfstream Park, Ron the Greek captured the March 3 ... Read More...

Oaklawn: Ron the Greek possible for Oaklawn Handicap

DRF | 12 years ago
Mary Rampellini Benoit & AssociatesSanta Anita Handicap winner Ron the Greek may run in next weekend's Oaklawn Handicap rather than wait until mid-June for the Stephen Foster at Churchill Downs.R... Read More...

Ron the Greek wins Big ‘Cap

Michael Compton | 12 years ago
Florida-bred Ron the Greek had always flashed plenty of promise. It wasn’t until he joined trainer Bill Mott’s barn last year that the 5-year-old son of Hartley/De Renzo stallion Full Mandate began to truly blossom. Now he’s a Grade 1 winner. Read More...

Florida-breds Look Live in Big ‘Cap

Led by Ron the Greek, Sunshine State products could have a big say in today’s Santa Anita Handicap Today’s $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) is traditionally one of the most popular racing days on the calendar in Southern California. While home-ba... Read More...

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. Read More...

Big ‘Cap Draw Has ‘Luck’ Feel

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... Read More...