Category Archives: Horses To Watch

Tranche: his natural speed and his gameness will get him a victory at this level

Four year old gelding for Adam Kitchingman tried the 1st allowance condition for “open” runners on Sunday and gave a good account of himself at this mile and a sixteenth try on the main. Off at 9/1 in a field of 7, he broke running under Giovanni Franco and set a moderate pace. He had […]

Pretty Layla: Bred Top and Bottom For The Turf

Two year old filly for Mick Ruis made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf. Off at 5/1 in a full field of 10, she broke well under Ricky Gonzalez and was sixth into and out of the clubhouse turn. The jock kept her on the […]

Velocity: McCarthy’s Filly Delivers Thrilling Late Rally for Maiden Win; Nyquist Daughter Poised to Thrive Around Two Turns

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made start #2 in Saturday’s finale, a sprint on the turf at six and a half out of the chute for 3,4, and 5 yr. olds. Off at 8/1 in a field off 11, she broke OK under Ricky Gonzalez and was five back down the back side […]

Unrivaled Hero: Glatt’s Colt Heroically Battles Through Trouble; Maiden Win Just Around the Corner

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made start #6 on Saturday in an attempt to break his maiden at 9 furlongs on the grass. Moving up in class from an $80,000 maiden claimer to straight maidens, he was off at 6/1 in a field of 8 under Hector Berrios. He laid 3rd down the […]

American Admiral: Yakteen’s Gelding Endures Brutal Wide Trip; Set for Redemption Next Out

There are wide trips in this game and then there are some VERY WIDE trips and this 7 year old gelding for Tim Yakteen raced a mile and a sixteenth on the main track Friday while everyone else got to race a flat mile. Off at 2/1 in a field of 7 in this 2nd […]

King of Clubs: Glatt’s Gelding Overcomes Trouble to Score Impressively; Clubhouse Ride Son on the Rise

Four year old gelding for Mark Glatt made just his 3rd career start on Sunday and second on the grass when he was in a first allowance condition race for Cal breds at 9 furlongs. Off as the heavy 2 to 5 choice in a field of 9, he broke OK under Prat and was […]

Tom Seaver: D’Amato’s Colt Shows Renewed Form Back on Turf; Set to Score in Next Outing

Four year old colt for Phil D’Amato made his 2nd start this year and just the fifth of his career Saturday in a 1st level allowance race at ¾ on the turf for older runners. Off at 5/1 in a field of 7, he broke well from the rail slot and sat 2nd down the […]

Halstyn Rose: Baltas Filly Encounters Tough Trip in California Debut; Set for Redemption Next Out

Four year old filly for Richie Baltas made her 5th career start on Saturday, but first in California, in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the turf for older female runners. Off at 6/1 in a field of 10, she broke OK under Jose Ortiz and was 5th down the back side, just four […]

Beer Buzz: Beer Buzz Delivers Promising Debut for Dollase; Cal-Bred Son of Stay Thirsty Primed to Break Maiden Soon

Three year old gelding for Craig Dollase made his debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight for Cal breds at six and a half on the main. Off at 6/1 in just a five horse field, but getting plenty of early tote action, he broke OK under Kyle Frey and was third down the […]

Gracie’s Big Day: Ellis Filly Explodes Late for Impressive Win; Nyquist Daughter Looks Ready to Stretch Out

Three year old filly for Ron Ellis dropped down in for a tag on Friday after three straight starter allowance races at five and a half on the main. Off as the 2nd choice in the wagering in a field of 7 at 8/5, she broke with the field from the outside and settled in […]