Category Archives: News & Analysis

In Theory: Bad Start Haunted Her Late But Is Soon a Winner

Three year old filly for Bob Baffert made her 2nd career start on Sunday in a conditioned allowance race at six and a half on the main for soph fillies. Off at 2/1 in a field of six and coming off a good maiden victory, she stumbled at the start under J.J. and was away […]

Quick Brown Fox: May be Another Future Star for Spendthrift Farm

This daughter of Triple Crown winner Justify and the first foal of Grade 1 winner Bast, made her debut on Sunday for the Richard Mandella connections under hot riding Frankie Dettori. Off as the 4/5 choice in this 7 furlong adventure on the main track, she was unlucky to draw the rail, but still broke […]

Lucky N Smart: If Can Get Away Clean He’s Soon A Winner

Three year old gelding for Carla Gaines made his debut in Saturday’s 4th, a Cal bred maiden special weight event at ¾ on the grass, 3 and up. Off at 5/1 and drawing the rail in a 10 horse field, he bobbled at the start and was away last, then bobbled again at the dirt […]

Bessie Coleman: Look for Miyadi to Find a Comfy Spot in the near future

Three year old filly for Steve Miyadi made her debut on Friday in a Cal bred special weight event at five and a half on the main. Off at 9/1 in a field of six, she dwelt badly at the start and gave the field 7 lengths right off the bat. She was still last […]

Bit’s Tiger Magic: Bred To Win Early and Like the Turf

Three year old filly for Peter Miller made start #2 on Sunday and 1st on the grass in a maiden special weight event for Cal bred soph fillies at six furlongs. Off as the 6/5 choice in a full field of 11 runners, she went right to the lead under J.J. from her outside slot […]

Shady Tiger: Visually Impressive While Toying with this field of Cal Breds

Hard knocking three year old gelding for Phil D’Amato tried the Echo Eddie stakes on Saturday at six and a half on the main for sophomore Cal breds. Off at 3/1 in a field of 10, he broke running from the gate under J.J. and was just two off the pace down the back side. […]

Just Nails: Look for O’Neill to turn her back now, either down the hill or out the chute

Five year old mare for Doug O’Neill tried two turns for the 1st time in her career on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition at a mile on the lawn for older runners. Off at 7/1 in a full field of 12 runners, she was hustled to the lead from the 12 hole under Maldonado […]

Hayley Amber: Soon winner if stays with Cal Bred

Three year old filly for Cesar DeAlba, who had not been to the post since last summer at Del Mar, made her 2024 debut in Saturday’s opener at ¾ on the green for Cal bred maiden soph fillies. Off at 13/1 in a full field of 12, she came out running under Baze and got […]

Sea Dancer: Could Maintain Wagering Value After This Win by Four

Three year old filly for Tim Yakteen tried the 1st allowance condition on Sunday in the finale at a mile on the turf for sophomore fillies. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, she broke OK under Kimura and was 4th into and out of the clubhouse turn. She stayed in that position until […]

Queen of Naples: Good Debut For Daughter of Hard Spun

Four year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the main, 3 and up. Off at 9/1 in a field of six, she broke OK but didn’t have much speed and was fifth in the early going. She started to rally on the outside […]