Author Archives: Turfdom

Crosby Beach: Watch For Winning Spot On Turf at Santa Anita

Four year old gelding for Mark Glatt, who he had just claimed for $50K four weeks ago, was in for the second allowance condition in Sunday’s 3rd at a mile on the infield turf course. Off at 12/1 in a field of 9, he broke well and sat third down the back side, some 5 […]

Ghost of Midnight: Won Last 3 by a Total of 16 Lengths

Five year old gelding for Mark Glatt made just his 4th career start on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition sprint at six and a half on the main, 3 and up. Getting a ton of late money even after the gates had closed, he went off as the 4 to 5 choice in a […]

Llorona: Had Numerous Minor Ailments and Should Improve

Three year old filly debut runner for Richard Mandella finally got her 1st start on Friday in a maiden special weight for fillies and mares 3 and up at ¾ on the main. Off as the heavy 2 to 5 choice in a field of 7 under Prat, she broke running from the 6 hole […]

Stay and Scam: Could Easily Contend In Cal Bred Stakes Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

This three year old filly for Doug O’Neill made this listing for the 2nd consecutive start because her victory today was so impressive over a field of 9, going 5/8 on the turf for the 1st allowance condition. Off at 5/2 and a Best Bet on our sheet, she was 4th early but only two […]

She’s Not Kidding: Checked Badly and Shuffled Back Then Rallied for 2nd

Three year old filly for Brian Koriner had a very rough trip in her 2nd career start in the opener on Saturday. Off at 5/1 in a field of six and breaking from the rail in this 5/8 turf sprint, she broke OK under Fresu and sat 2nd down the back side hugging the rail. […]

All That Glory: Broke Like a Rocket with Some Nice Runners Behind Him

Two year old colt for Tim Yakteen made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the main. Off at 7/1 in a field of 11, he broke like a rocket from the outside slot and quickly opened up two and a half on the field with […]

Stagger Lee: 5 Back Down Back Side and Finished 2nd With Courage

Two year old colt for Steve Miyadi made start #2 on Friday In a Cal bred maiden special weight event at 5/8 on the lawn. Off at 5/2 in a field of 8, he broke OK under J.J. but was pretty much void of any early speed. He was five back down the back side, […]

Lamporghini: Good Enough To Knock Out This Condition at Arcadia

Two year old filly for Doug O’Neill made her 2nd career start in Thursday’s finale, a mile turf race for Cal bred juvenile fillies. Off at 7/1 in a field of six due to two late scratches, she pressed a moderate pace under Maldonado, and was only one length back down the back side. She […]

Money Makes Money: 5 Back At Top Of Lane Nosed Out of 2nd Upcoming Race: Santa Anita February 22, 2025

Two year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut in Thursday’s opener, a 5/8 sprint on the turf for maiden special weights. Off at 9/1 in a field of 8, he bobbled and hopped at the start under Rispoli to be away last and was 7 lengths back of the leaders down the back […]