98 Results for spring training

Flores back aboard Monterey Jazz

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Veteran jockey David Flores has regained the mount on Monterey Jazz for Saturday's $300,000 Del Mar Mile, replacing an injured Tyler Baze.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Shift in strategy for Thorn Song

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

The last time Thorn Song raced in California he was trained by Dale Romans and shipped in from Kentucky to score a convincing win in the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Hollywood Park on Memorial Day.

Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009

Pioneerof the Nile retired with leg injury

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Pioneerof the Nile, who won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby and three other stakes, has been retired because of a leg injury, according to a statement released on Thursday by his owners, Zayat Stables.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Mrs Kipling stretching out

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Nine weeks since she scored an impressive victory in the Grade 3 Senorita Stakes, Mrs Kipling will attempt to win the third stakes of her career in the $700,000 American Oaks at Hollywood Park on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009

Georgie Boy top star for Gold Rush

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Georgie Boy's perfect year has a chance to continue in the $150,000 Tiznow Stakes on California Gold Rush Day at Hollywood Park next Saturday.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Zenyatta could make return in Milady

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Zenyatta, the unbeaten champion older female of 2008, is likely to make her 2009 debut at the Hollywood Park spring-summer meeting, possibly in the $150,000 Milady Handicap on May 23.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2009

Sore shins put Square Eddie on shelf

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

A shin injury has put leading 3-year-old Square Eddie on the sidelines.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Talented Strub trio no longer strictly turf

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Cowboy Cal, Gio Ponti, and Nownownow have redefined their careers in the first six weeks of the Santa Anita winter-spring meeting.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2009

Surf Cat retired to stand at Old English Rancho

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Surf Cat, the millionaire who won six Grade 2 stakes in a four-year racing career, has been retired to stud at Old English Rancho in Sanger, Calif., trainer Bruce Headley said Friday.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2009

Vacation ends for Zenyatta

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Winter vacation ended on Wednesday for Zenyatta, the nation's leading older female.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2009

Southern California claiming action slows to a crawl

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

On most racing days, trainer Bill Spawr can be found on a rail near the paddock, making notes in his program on the condition of horses as they head to the racetrack.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2008

Stardom Bound sent to Ky. for sale

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Stardom Bound, winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies and the clear leader of the nation's 2-year-old filly division, was sent to Kentucky Wednesday with the intention of being sold at Sunday's November selected mixed sale at Fasig-Tipton.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Midnight Lute on the mend; targets BC Sprint

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Midnight Lute, the champion sprinter of 2007, is still recovering from a hoof injury suffered in the Pat O'Brien Handicap at Del Mar on Aug. 24 and will make his next start in the Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita on Oct. 25, trainer Bob Baffert said.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Del Mar 'Cap: Longer is better for Spring House

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Spring House was getting warmed up when he reached the stretch of the Grade 1 Eddie Read Handicap at Del Mar on July 20.

Story | Conversation | August 21, 2008

Johnny Eves starts second half with Bing Crosby

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Johnny Eves returns from a three-month break in Sunday's $300,000 Bing Crosby Handicap over six furlongs at Del Mar. The Crosby is far from trainer Jay Robbins's goal for Johnny Eves in the second half of the year.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2008