New career beckons Zenyatta
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormZenyatta looked bright and alert Sunday morning here at Hollywood Park, one day after her popular victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic across town at Santa Anita's Oak Tree meeting.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009Zenyatta stays perfect with Classic win
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormZenyatta beat the boys in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, running her record to 14-0 in the most impressive effort of her career.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Gang's not quite all here in Classic
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe Breeders' Cup was designed to showcase the sport's best runners and decide year-end championships, and even in its current 14-race format, it has been a great success over its 26-year run.
Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009Mine That Bird enjoys rejuvenation
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormMine That Bird has not won a race since the Kentucky Derby, and this Classic is particularly deep, with the likes of Colonel John, Einstein, Richard's Kid, Rip Van Winkle, Summer Bird, and, of course, Zenyatta all scheduled to participate.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Richard's Kid fulfills mission
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormRichard's Kid, acquired in late spring by Arnold Zetcher and trainer Bob Baffert for the purpose of running in long-distance stakes in California, pulled an upset in Sunday's $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009'Jazz' back for Eddie Read
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe pace and the depth of the Grade 1, $350,000 Eddie Read Handicap on Saturday at Del Mar got a whole lot stronger Tuesday morning when trainer Craig Dollase said he had decided to go ahead and run the speedy Monterey Jazz.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009The Pamplemousse to start from outside
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe Pamplemousse, the morning-line favorite in the Grade 1, $750,000 Santa Anita Derby on Saturday, drew the outside post on Wednesday when a field of 10 was entered in the 1 1/8-mile race.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009Derby trail takes a few twists
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe road to the 135th Kentucky Derby veered into several lanes over the weekend, an autobahn for stakes winners Quality Road and The Pamplemousse, potholes for Capt. Candyman Can and This Ones For Phil, and a stop sign for others.
Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009Curlin, Big Brown lead Eclipse Award finalists
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormBig Brown, Curlin, and Zenyatta, who dominated the headlines in 2008 and are the likeliest candidates to be Horse of the Year, are among the finalists for Eclipse Awards in their respective divisions.
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2009Black Mamba staying home
Jay Privman, Daily Raciing FormMabee? Mabee not? That was the question trainer John Sadler faced with Black Mamba: whether to remain at Del Mar for the John C. Mabee on Sunday, or ship to Arlington Park for the Beverly D. on Aug. 9.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2008Big Brown bids for history in Belmont
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormWhen Big Brown breaks from the gate in the 140th Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Belmont Park, he will begin the longest and most demanding race he will ever be in.
Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008Big Brown heavy favorite in Preakness
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormPreakness Stakes post positions
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008'Rocker' out, Gayego may go
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormPaulo Lobo, the trainer of Gayego, said he was seriously considering running Gayego in the Preakness.
Story | Conversation | May 12, 2008Big Brown draws far outside for Derby
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormThe field is set for Kentucky Derby 134 on Saturday, May 3.
Story | Conversation | April 30, 2008Securing graded earnings crucial now for hopefuls
Jay Privman, Daily Racing FormWhen someone tells you it's not about the money, rest assured, it's about the money.
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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