Three year old filly for Simon Callaghan made her third start off a layoff in Saturday’s opener, a mile on the turf for maiden claimers with a tag of $50K. Off at 10/1 in a field of 7, she broke well from the rail slot under Diego Herrera, but then was quickly covered up and […]
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Four year old colt for Richard Mandella made his 1st start in 10 months in the Cal bred Cary Grant stakes at 7/8 on the main Saturday. Off as the 5/2 second choice in a field of just five, due to three late scratches, he went to his knees at the start and pretty lost […]
Two year old gelding for Phil D’Amato made his debut on Friday off 11 five furlong drills, in a maiden special weight affair at 5/8 on the sod for Cal breds. Off at 2/1 in a field of 8 and was a slight favorite, he broke well under J.J. and sat third down the back […]
Four year old gelding for Bob Hess Jr., who he just claimed five weeks ago, couldn’t be any sharper than he is right now. Entered for the 1st allowance condition for Cal breds on Sunday in a field of six, he was gunning for his 3rd straight victory at ¾ on the main. Off as […]
Four year old gelding for Craig Dollase, who he just acquired off the claim four weeks ago, was well intended in this $20,000 claimer non winners of 3 at a mile on the turf for older runners in Saturday’s finale. Off at 7/5 in a field of 10 with top turf rider Umberto Rispoli in […]
Two year old colt for Bob Hess tried the 1st allowance condition in Saturday’s opener at 5/8 on the turf. Off at 10/1 in a field of six, he was void of any early speed and was away last ands fell 7 lengths off the pace at the 3/8 pole. Mike Smith got him rolling […]
Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made his 2nd career start but 1st on the main track Friday in a one mile maiden special weight. Off as the wagering choice at 7/5 in a field of 10 under Prat, he broke OK from the 9 hole and was fifth into the clubhouse turn and […]
Two year old filly for Peter Miller made her 4th career start but 1st ever on the lawn on Friday in a 1st allowance condition at 5/8 on the sod. Off at 17/1 under Fresu and the longest price in the six horse field, she bobbled at the start and was away last. The jock […]
Five year old full horse for Marcelo Polanco made his 1st start stateside in Sunday’s finale, a 1st condition allowance race at a mile on the turf. Off at 8/1 in an 11 horse field, he made the running from the get go and carved out a swift 1st quarter in 22.30 when making the […]
Three year old filly for Richard Mandella tried the Autumn Miss Stakes on Sunday at a mile on the turf for soph fillies. Off at 5/2 and bet down from a M/L of 5/1, she stumbled badly at the start and went to her knees but quickly recovered under Maldonado. In a field of 8, […]