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Goldikova has firm grip on Mile crown

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

It will take decades for someone to surpass the milestone that French trainer Freddie Head can achieve if Goldikova wins Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Goldikova's draw no concern to trainer

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Goldikova will start from the outside post in a field of 11 when she attempts to defend her title in Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

'Gitano' shocks 'em in Goodwood

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

The 3-year-old colt who had never won a stakes and made his last start at one of England's smallest racecourses pulled an upset in Saturday's $305,000 Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

'Cal' digs deep to win Oak Tree Mile

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Cowboy Cal should never leave Santa Anita.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Will Presious Passion keep up pace?

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Pick a number between 3 and 20, preferably a high one. At some point in the first half-mile of Sunday's Grade 1, $300,000 Clement Hirsch Turf Championship at Santa Anita, the speedy Presious Passion will have that big a lead.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Pletcher wins two of three off the turf

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

A change of surface may have altered the significance - and for the time the being graded status - of Sunday's Pilgrim and Miss Grillo stakes, but it didn't alter the satisfaction of trainer Todd Pletcher when he swept both races at Belmont Park.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2009

Lookin at Lucky takes next step

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Perfect after three starts, Lookin at Lucky will be the focus of Sunday's $300,000 Norfolk Stakes at Santa Anita. He is the race favorite, California's leading 2-year-old, and a colt trying two turns for the first time at a pivotal point of the season.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Carlsbad breaks Del Mar track record

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Carlsbad won the sixth stakes of her career and first against older fillies and mares in Friday's $200,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap at Del Mar.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009

Monterey Jazz could cruise in Mile

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Trainer Craig Dollase has an ultimatum for the nine rivals who face Monterey Jazz in Saturday's $300,000 Del Mar Mile.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

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

Hirsch boils down to big two

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

The following is nearly guaranteed to happen before Sunday's $300,000 Clement Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar ...

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Good test for Smiling Tiger

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

For what it's worth, Smiling Tiger has won both his starts in Northern California by a combined 14 lengths, facing little competition.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Zensational will gun from rail

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

The best 3-year-old in California this year has belonged to owner Ahmed Zayat and trainer Bob Baffert.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

Unusual Suspect upsets Cougar II

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Unusual Suspect pulled an upset in Wednesday's $150,000 Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar, outfinishing Richard's Kid by a nose in the Polytrack race at 1 1/2 miles.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Necessary Evil looks good for Sorrento

Steve Andersen, Daily Racing Form

Necessary Evil is not only perfect in two starts, she thrashed her rivals, including the colts in the Grade 3 Hollywood Juvenile Championship last month.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009