National Headlines | Paulick Report | 16 days ago
We all knew the end was near, but officials with Bay Meadows Land Co., the real estate development operation that owns Betfair Hollywood Park, have made it official: There will be no more live racing...
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High Anxiety in California
National Headlines | Paulick Report | 33 days ago
Can’t blame horsemen in California for having a little high anxiety. Bay Meadows Land Company bought Hollywood Park from Churchill Downs in 2005. The owner is a development company, not a racing...
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Road to the Kentucky Derby, Three More Races
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 113 days ago
Three more races will run as part of the Prep Season in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series with 51 precious points on the line. The Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, Robert B. Lewis Stakes at Santa Anita and Withers...
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2013 Sham Stakes Begins Derby Trail
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 143 days ago
It was another solid year for two year old colts and gelding hoping to make their early mark for the 2013 Kentucky Derby. Of those who should be considered early contenders for the Run for the Roses on May 4, 2013 are Shanghai Bobby (Breeders...
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2012 Breeders Cup Results – Day 1
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 204 days ago
After all the wait, the 2012 Breeders Cup Championships was finally here. What makes this event so special is that it brings the best of the best, for the most part, from around Europe, North America and other parts of the World to compete against...
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Breaking Down the 2012 Breeders Cup Turf
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 205 days ago
The 2012 Breeders Cup Turf is set to run on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 3:18pm PST. A field of 12 will face each other for the 1 1/2 miles event on the turf. This is good mix of European and American talent. Included in...
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Breaking Down the 2012 Breeders Cup Mile
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 206 days ago
The 2012 Breeders Cup Mile is set to run on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 4:40pm PST. A field of nine will face each other for the one mile event on the turf. This is arguably the toughest race of the 15 as each competitor...
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Breaking Down the 2012 Breeders Cup Classic
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 207 days ago
November 3, 2012 at 5:30pm PST will mark the 29th running of the prestigious Breeders Cup Classic. The $5,000,000 1 1/4 miles race has seen superstar horses such as Curlin, Cigar, A.P. Indy, Awesome Again and Sunday Silence among others win. In a field of...
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Breeders Cup Pre Entries and Contenders
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 212 days ago
We are now just 8 days from the 2012 Breeders Cup World Championships at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California. The Breeders Cup Pre Entries are in and over 180 horses were entered in the 15 championship races. You will see a excellent mixture of North...
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Breeders Cup 2012 Challenge Nearing Its End
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 226 days ago
The Breeders Cup 2012 World Championships at Santa Anita is just over three weeks away. With the date closing in quickly, that means the Breeders Cup Challenge as part of the Win and You’re In series is coming to an end. Upon the conclusion of...
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15 More Challenge Races for 2012 Breeders Cup
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 233 days ago
Last weekend, there were 14 races as part of the 2012 Breeders Cup Challenge Series. Belmont Park and Santa Anita held their respective Super Saturday’s with multiple Grade 1 races now in the books. Newcastle and Curragh over in Europe had three races as well....
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2012 Breeders Cup Dates & Post Times
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 234 days ago
We are now less than one month away! Pages have been created and added for all 15 races including the main event, the Breeders’ Cup Classic. To view these pages, you can either select them by scrolling over the Breeders’ Cup Challenge title at the...
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2012 Breeders Cup Implications This Weekend
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 241 days ago
This weekend has serious implications for the upcoming 2012 Breeders Cup World Championships in early November at Santa Anita. As part of the Win and You’re In Challenge Series, there are a combined total of 14 races across the United States and Europe. Super Saturday...
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Breeders’ Cup 2012 Just Around the Corner
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 248 days ago
It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. In just over six weeks time, the 29th installment of the Breeders’ Cup World Championship will be held once again at Santa Anita race track in Arcadia, California. A total of 15 races worth 25.5 million...
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2011 Breeders Cup Winners, So Far This Year
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 341 days ago
With the recent performance by reigning three year old champion filly Royal Delta this past weekend, I wanted to reflect on all Breeders Cup winners from last November and see how they have each fared since that weekend. Royal Delta, won the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’...
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Gomez Returns to the Saddle
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 428 days ago
Two-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Garrett Gomez, made a second comeback on Thursday at Santa Anita attempt since fracturing his left heel in a paddock mishap on Jan. 8. Gomez piloted 6-year-old Florida-bred Kelly Leak to a second-place finish in Sa...
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No “Cause” for Concern after San Felipe Win
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 439 days ago
After winning the Grade 2 Best Pal at Del Mar last August, then finishing 2nd in the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity and winning the Grade 1 Norfolk Stakes at Santa Anita, the gray Giant’s Causeway colt Creative Cause finished 3rd in the Grey Goose...
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Keiber Coa notches first win
Michael Compton | 440 days ago
Jockey Keiber Coa, 19, scored his very first career winner Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Santa Anita Park, when he guided Five Star Cruise to victory in the third race of the day.
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San Felipe Stakes Up for Grabs
Thoroughbred Horse Racing Blog | 443 days ago
A field of 10 three year old colts and geldings continue their path to the Kentucky Derby. This field boasts more true Derby contenders than any race we have seen to date. Santa Anita – San Felipe Stakes (G2) – $300,000 – 1 1/16 miles...
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Eden’s Moon Powers to Las Virgenes Win
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 447 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 ...
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Big ‘Cap Draw Has ‘Luck’ Feel
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 451 days 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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The Factor rolls in San Carlos
Michael Compton | 454 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.
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The Factor Rolls in San Carlos
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 454 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 ...
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Amazombie Set for San Carlos Stakes
Horse Racing Bloggers | Michael Compton | 457 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...
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