Calder postpones Saturday stakes
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormMonday's revelation that a horse stabled at Calder Race Course had tested positive for the equine herpesvirus and the subsequent quarantine of the barn area will have both an immediate and long-term impact on the track's racing programs.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Hialeah opener draws about 20,000
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormJohn Brunetti Sr. said Saturday's reopening of Hialeah Park felt like it was 1977 all over again. And for one day at least, it really did.
Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009Too Many Toyz too hot to stop
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormWhen you're hot you're hot and when you're not you're not. The old adage certainly applied to the Carl G. Rose Classic after Too Many Toyz registered his fourth straight victory with a thrilling one-length decision over the 3-5 favorite It's a Bird.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009Dancing in Silks, 25-1, upsets Sprint
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormDancing in Silks, the second-longest shot on the board at 25-1, outfinished Crown of Thorns, Cost of Freedom and Gayego to win a four-horse photo in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint. Zensational, the 9-5 favorite, finished fifth.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009Inside speed galore in Sprint
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe post position draw for Saturday's $2 million Breeders' Cup Sprint at Santa Anita added a little further intrigue to the race after Zensational, the track's 7-5 morning-line favorite, drew the rail.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009Godolphin's hopefuls work early
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormIf I have learned one thing since arriving at Santa Anita, it's this: If you want to see the Godolphin horses train you had better plan on getting up early. Very early.
Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009Mambo Meister much the best
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormMambo Meister ($7.80) earned himself a guaranteed berth in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile with a decisive 3 3/4-length victory over even-money favorite Motovato in the Grade 3, $100,000 Spend a Buck Handicap
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2009Mambo Meister pays a visit home
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormRunning in the Breeders' Cup is not foremost on the minds of trainer Phil Gleaves or the owners of Mambo Meister.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009Careless Jewel makes it look easy
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCareless Jewel may have earned herself a spot in the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic with an easy 3 1/2-length victory over Bon Jovi Girl in Saturday's Grade 2, $750,000 Fitz Dixon Cotillion at Philadelphia Park.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009Rachel Alexandra's star power shows
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing Form"It's her show!" That's how trainer Nick Zito described Rachel Alexandra's attempt to defeat older males in Saturday's Grade 1 Woodward at Saratoga.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009Sara Louise impressive in return
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormAs a 2-year-old, Sara Louise was good enough to defeat Rachel Alexandra.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2009Wilkes gets his G1 in King's Bishop
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormCapt. Candyman Can gave Ian Wilkes the first Grade 1 victory of his training career after being placed first following the disqualification of Vineyard Haven in Saturday's $300,000 King's Bishop.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2009Three hope for better trips
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Ian Wilkes said he felt Miss Isella may not have had the best racing luck when she finished second in the Grade 1 Go for Wand Handicap earlier in the Saratoga meet
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009Travers next up for Quality Road
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormOn Monday morning, the Saratoga barn area was abuzz over Rachel Alexandra and her jaw-dropping performance the previous afternoon in the Grade 1 Haskell.
Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009Seventh Street wins Go For Wand
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormSeventh Street's multitude of backers may have been cursing their bad luck when their choice drifted well off the rail around both turns of Sunday s $300,000 Go for Wand Handicap at a soggy Saratoga.
Story | Conversation | August 02, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "track" make the list?