Jess You and I wins Champion of Champions
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormJess You and I, a 15-1 outsider, pulled an upset and set a track record in Saturday's $750,000 Champion of Champions for older Quarter Horses at Los Alamitos.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2008Southern California claiming action slows to a crawl
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormOn 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, 2008Hollywood Starlet major test for Alpha Kitten
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormAfter Alpha Kitten overcame a poor start to score a sharp maiden win on Labor Day weekend at Del Mar, she earned a rightful place on the list of 2-year-old fillies to watch in California.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Grade 2 winner Shakis euthanized after workout injury
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormShakis, who won the Grade 2 Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga in 2007 and 2008, was euthanized on Friday after suffering a leg injury following a workout at Hollywood Park, trainer Kiaran McLaughlin said.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2008Hollywood signal snuffed and purses cut again
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormA contract dispute between the Thoroughbred Owners of California and four account wagering companies resulted in Hollywood Park's opening-day signal not being available out of state on the sites Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008Albertus Maximus captures Dirt Mile
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormAlbertus Maximus, who switched stables during the summer, won the biggest race of his career in Saturday's $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita.
Story | Conversation | October 25, 2008Stevens psyched for Legends race at Santa Anita
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormA wave of nostalgia swept over retired Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens when he saw Saturday's overnight at Santa Anita.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008Classic now an appealing spot for Awesome Gem
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormThe absence of Big Brown from the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25 may lead Awesome Gem to start in the race for the second consecutive year.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2008French filly Goldikova to run in Breeders' Cup Mile
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormGoldikova, the winner of two consecutive Group 1 races in France this summer, will start in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Mile at Santa Anita on Oct. 25, trainer Freddie Head said Monday.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008Casino Drive heads to Classic off allowance win
Steve Andersen, Dailiy Racing FormCasino Drive was pronounced ready for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25 after winning an allowance race in his synthetic track debut.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008Sadler duo both capable in Harold Ramser 'Cap
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormTasha's Miracle is winless in seven starts since the Grade 3 Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar in August 2007. This does not concern trainer John Sadler as Tasha's Miracle is being prepared for Saturday's $100,000 Harold Ramser Handicap at Santa Anita.
Story | Conversation | October 09, 2008Casino Drive arrives at Santa Anita for BC Classic
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormCasino Drive, the winner of the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park in May who missed the Belmont Stakes in June because of a bruised foot, arrived in California on Wednesday to prepare for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Bahama Mama brings solid form to Maddy 'Cap
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormThe memory of Bahama Mama's disqualification from first to fourth in the Grade 3 Las Cienegas Handicap at Santa Anita last April remains vivid to trainer Jim Cassidy.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Cal Cup Classic: Romance Is Diane challenges males
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormThe $250,000 California Cup Classic on Sunday will be the seasonal highlight for one of the eight runners entered. Collectively, the group has not accomplished much this year.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008Clement Hirsch: Red Giant sets record
Steve Andersen, Daily Racing FormRed Giant set a world record of 1:57.16 for 1 1/4 miles on turf, won the first Grade 1 race of his 12-race career, and left John Fort of Peachtree Stable planning for a start in a Breeders' Cup race on Oct. 25.
Story | Conversation | September 27, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "track" make the list?