Horses to Watch

Arrowthegreat: Son of Arrogate Won Handily By 3, Keep On Eye On Him

Three year old gelding for Dan Blacker made his 4th career start at a mile on the main Sunday for maiden special weights 3 and up. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9, this son of Arrogate went right to the lead from the five hole under Victor Espinoza and made every pole a [...]

By Turfdom | September 4, 2023

Gentle (GB): Bad Trip and Finished 3rd On Sheer Class Can Improve

Three year old filly for George Papaprodromou was in for the 1st allowance condition on Sunday after breaking her maiden impressively over this turf course 3 weeks ago. However, once her regular rider, Umberto Rispoli, took off all of his mounts Sunday, “Papa” didn’t use good judgement in selecting the veteran Jose Valdivia to ride [...]

By Turfdom | September 3, 2023

Breakfast Ride: Look For Drop In Class Where He’ll Be Well Meant

Four year old gelding for Peter Miller, who he just claimed for $80,000 on July 30, was entered right back at the same price on Sunday. Off as the 6/5 choice under the leading rider, he bobbled and went to his knees in this one mile allowance race and lost about 3 lengths at the [...]

By Turfdom | September 3, 2023

Uffda: Expect Improvement In Longer Turf Sprints at Santa Anita

Two year old filly for Eric Kruljac made her debut in Friday’s opener, a 5/8 turf sprint for maiden special weights. Off at 25/1 in a 9 horse field, she broke OK under Ricky Gonzalez and relaxed nicely on the fence down the back side, five lengths from the leaders. The jock kept her on [...]

By Turfdom | September 1, 2023

Miracle Mark: Has Ton Of Talent But Needs More Gate Schooling

Two year old colt for Phil D’Amato made start #2 on Saturday and for the 2nd consecutive race, he broke poorly at the start with a stumble to lose all chance. Off at 5/1 in a field of 8 runners going a mile on the main in this maiden special weight, he was six back [...]

By Turfdom | August 26, 2023

Linda’s Gift: Lock to Win 2nd Condition Watch For Her At Santa Anita

Four year old filly for Richard Mandella made her 2nd start this year in Saturday’s ninth, a first allowance condition at a mile and a sixteenth on the turf, 3 and up. Off at 4/1 in a field of 9, she broke running under Tiago Pereira and made the lead into the clubhouse turn. She [...]

By Turfdom | August 26, 2023

Kitzkaty: Good Enough To Break Maiden With Cal Breds and Clean Trip

A brutal trip for this two year old filly for Doug O’Neill in Friday’s third, a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf for Cal breds. Off at 5/2 and bet down from a M/L of 6/1, she broke OK under hot riding Fresu from the inside, but then checked into the [...]

By Turfdom | August 25, 2023

Rothschild: $700K Son of Top Sire Uncle Mo Just Might Be Worth It

Two year old colt for Tim Yakteen made start #2 on Friday at six and a half on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 7/1 in a field of six and drawing the rail, he broke well under Ray Vasquez and had the lead by the half mile pole. On a track playing [...]

By Turfdom | August 25, 2023

Fried Asparagus: Geared Down Bt Still Won By a Dozen

By Turfdom | August 19, 2023

Pretty Layla: Bred Top and Bottom For The Turf

By Turfdom | August 19, 2023

Tamara: Daughter Of Beholder Is A Runner Ready For the Stakes

Two year old filly for Richard Mandella made her debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight allowance at six and a half on the main. Off as the 2nd choice in the wagering at 3/1 off some brilliant works, she was unfortunate to draw the rail for her debut. She bobbled at the start [...]

By Turfdom | August 19, 2023

Eylara (IRE): Improving Nicely For D’Amato

Lightly raced five year old mare for Phil D’Amato, tried stakes company for the first time in her career, and didn’t fare too badly. Off at 7/2 in a field of 9 runners at 11 furlongs on the lawn for fillies and mares in the ungraded CTT/TOC stakes, she settled nicely for Rispoli well off [...]

By Turfdom | August 18, 2023

Where’s My Ring: Ran Well But Lost By a Lip

Trainer Val Brinkerhoff has to feel a bit snake bitten as here he is again on the Horses to Watch list off another second. You’ve heard the phrase before, he ran too good to lose, well it definitely applies to this three year old filly, who made her debut in race three on Sunday. Off [...]

By Turfdom | August 13, 2023

Legislator: Finished First But DQ’d After Knocking 2 Off Balance

Three year old gelding for Peter Miller, though still a maiden, tried winners on Sunday in a 1st allowance condition at a mile on the turf. Off at 10/1 in a full field of 12, he relaxed early under Tiago Pereira and was a good 10 lengths back of the leaders down the back side. [...]

By Turfdom | August 13, 2023

Redline: This Son of Texas Red Can Win Going Long Or Short on Dirt or Turf

Four year old colt for Steve Knapp was in for a $40,000 tag on Saturday at a mile on the main track with 7 other older horses. Off at 7/2 under Tiago Pereira, he settled in third into the clubhouse turn, just 3 back of the leaders. He stayed there down the back side, put [...]

By Turfdom | August 12, 2023

Gentle (GB): Visually Impressive While Being Bred For Turf

Three year old filly for George Papaprodromou made her first start stateside on Saturday in a maiden allowance for 3 and up at a mile and a sixteenth on the turf for fillies and mares. Off at 9/2 and bet down from a morning line of 12/1, she hopped at the start under Rispoli and [...]

By Turfdom | August 12, 2023

I Win Again: Maldonado Fits Him Well And Soon To Be Winner

The name doesn’t fit just yet of this two year old colt for Val Brinkerhoff, who is still a maiden after two starts. But he does have two good seconds and ran into a buzz saw on Saturday in this maiden special weight event at five and a half on the main. Off at 9/1 [...]

By Turfdom | August 12, 2023

Eligio: Good Enough To Win With Some Luck

Hard luck two year old colt for Phil Oviedo ran too good to lose in Friday’s opener, a sprint on the main at five and a half for maiden claimers with a tag of $100K. Off as the 2/1 second choice in a field of 7, he broke running under Rickey Gonzalez and vied for [...]

By Turfdom | August 11, 2023

Greer My Dear: Soon To Be Winner With Hall of Fame Barn

Two year old filly for Richard Mandella made her debut on Sunday in a ¾ sprint on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 13/1 in a field of 9, she broke running under Maldonado from the outside slot and sat third down the back side, just two off the leaders. She stayed in [...]

By Turfdom | August 6, 2023

Panic Alarm (IRE): Watch For Him If Entered In Del Mar Derby

Three year old gelding for John Sadler made his U.S. debut in the Grade 3 La Jolla Handicap for sophomores at a mile and a sixteenth on the lawn on Sunday. Off at 6/1 in a field of 8, he was covered up early by Rispoli and sat 7 lengths off the pace into and [...]

By Turfdom | August 6, 2023

Stay Hot: May Have Finished 2nd If Not For Infraction

Two year old colt for Peter Eurton made his debut in Saturday’s opener, a six furlong dash on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 16/1 in a field of 7, he broke running under Antonio Fresu and sat 3rd down the back side just two off the leaders. He came out and looked [...]

By Turfdom | August 5, 2023

Precocious Times: Can Win At This Level With Clean Trip

Four year old filly for John Sadler had a pretty rough trip in Saturday’s finale, a mile turf starter allowance race for non winners twice. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she relaxed nicely for Berrios down the back side and was 8 back of the leaders and about mid pack. She started [...]

By Turfdom | August 5, 2023

War At Sea: Good Prep Race Getting Ready For the Mile At Del Mar

Four year old colt for Ron Ellis, who had not been to the post in nearly a year, tried the 3rd allowance condition on Friday at 5/8 on the turf for older runners. Off at 17/1 in a field of 8 “salty” runners, he was last down the back side, and quickly fell 10 lengths [...]

By Turfdom | August 4, 2023

Barbara T: Daughter of Army Mule Will Be Hard To Beat In Next Start

Two year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her debut on Sunday and ran too good to lose. Off at 20/1 in a field of 9 maiden special weights at five and a half on the main, she broke running under Rispoli from the rail and was sent hard to make the lead by the [...]

By Turfdom | July 30, 2023

Hula Candy: He Can Beat This Kind With Clean Trip

Five year old full horse for John Shirreffs had another tough trip when stretched out to a mile in Saturday’s finale, a maiden special weight on the turf 3 and up. Off at 3/1 in a full field of 12, Bravo kept him well back early, tried to rally on the fence in the lane, [...]

By Turfdom | July 29, 2023

Impact Warrior (IRE): Should Win This Condition In Next Start

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her U.S. debut on Saturday in a 12 horse field for the 1st allowance condition at a flat mile on the green. Off at 3/1, she settled nicely for Desormeaux, as he took a hold of her early and she was five back in the middle of [...]

By Turfdom | July 29, 2023

Dr. Schivel: One to Watch In Next at Del Mar

His Del Mar record is stellar. As a 2-year-old in 2020, he broke his maiden in August and won the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity in September. In 2021, he captured the Grade 1 Bing Crosby and lost a heartbreaker by a nose as my top choice in the BC Sprint. He is training steadily [...]

By jkarchessun | July 29, 2023

Slider: Son of Jimmy Creed Will Be Tighter in 2nd Start

Two year old colt for John Sadler made his debut in Saturday’s opener at five and a half on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 8/1 in a six horse field, he came out running under Hector Berrios and got caught up in a pace duel through wicked fractions of 21.23 and 44.51 [...]

By Turfdom | July 29, 2023

Tony Ann: Caught Late and Just Missed at Wire, Watch In Next Start

Five year old mare for Phil D’Amato, coming off an 8 month layoff, ran huge in the Daisycutter stakes at 5/8 on the lawn Friday evening. Off at 8/1 in a field of 9, she broke OK and sat fifth down the back side, some five lengths off the pace. Desormeaux guided her to the [...]

By Turfdom | July 28, 2023

Signora Minister: Rapidly Improving One To Watch In Next Start

Four year old filly for Peter Miller was entered in a 20,000 claimer for 3 and up on the main at ¾ on Friday for non winners of 3 lifetime. Off as the 2/1 choice in a field of 9, she broke well under Diego Herrera and sat two lengths back of the leader down [...]

By Turfdom | July 28, 2023

Chismosa: One to Watch In Next at Del Mar

A perfect 3-for-3 record at Del Mar last summer stamps her as a bonafide horse for course. Two of her wins were CA-bred stakes victories (CTBA, Generous Portion). She was third in the Melair and second in the Great Lady M (G2) in her last two stakes starts. She worked five panels in 1:00.80 at [...]

By jkarchessun | July 27, 2023

Freedom Lass: Moved Too Soon and Beat At Wire, Can Improve

Six year old mare for Phil D’Amato ran a winning race on Sunday in this 2nd allowance condition for older fillies and mares at 9 furlongs on the grass. Off at 9/1 in a field of 8, she broke running from the outside under Kyle Frey and settled in 3rd into the clubhouse turn. She [...]

By Turfdom | July 23, 2023

Irideo (ARG): One to Watch In Next at Del Mar

This South American transplant had success at Del Mar last summer. He won the Wickerr Stakes in July and rallied for the place in the Del Mar Mile (G2) in September. In his last two starts at Santa Anita, he completed the exacta in the American Stakes (G3) and Shoemaker Mile (G1). His most recent [...]

By jkarchessun | July 23, 2023

Anisette (GB): Quickly Responded When Asked, One to Beat In Next Start

Three year old filly for Len Powell faced stakes company for the first time on Saturday in the Grade 2 San Clemente at a mile on the turf for soph fillies. Off as the 2/1 choice in a field of 15, she broke OK under Rispoli and then was taken in hand and covered up [...]

By Turfdom | July 22, 2023

Warrens Candy Girl: One to Watch In Next at Del Mar

This CA-bred daughter of Clubhouse Ride is trained by Craig Lewis and she clearly likes the Del Mar turf course. She broke her maiden at the seaside oval in a state bred turf route in 2021, and won another flat mile turf affair later that year in the fall. Last summer, she rallied to win [...]

By jkarchessun | July 22, 2023

Ebok’s Dream Girl: Stuck on Slow Rail in Debut, Trainer Improves in 2nd Starts

Two year old filly for John Sadler made her debut on Saturday in a Cal bred maiden special weight at 5/8 on the main. Off at 5/1 in a field of 10, she broke OK under Rispoli and stayed on the rail for most of the race and that was not the place to be [...]

By Turfdom | July 22, 2023

https://todaysracingdigest.com/articles/selenaia-ire-santa-anita-june-10-2023: Nice Burst Of Speed To Win By Five

Three year old gelding for Mark Glatt made his debut in Friday’s 2nd, a sprint on the main at six and a half for special weights, 3 and up. Off at 4/1 in a field of 10, he broke a step slow under the bug boy Aguilar and was 4th down the back side, but [...]

By Turfdom | July 21, 2023

North East Star (IRE): Rough Trip May Be Overlooked in Next Start

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made start #3 in Friday’s third, a mile on the turf for fillies and mares 3 and up maiden special weights. Off as the even money choice in a field of 12, she had a very rough trip under Rispoli and was off the board completely. She hopped [...]

By Turfdom | July 21, 2023

Dr. Venkman: Nice Burst Of Speed To Win By Five

By Turfdom | July 21, 2023

Generous Portion Stakes 2022 winner Chismosa

Del Mar 2023 summer meet: 5 horses to watch

By Jarrod Horak Del Mar is definitely a horse for course track. It is truly a unique experience with ocean breezes, tidal shifts, and ever-changing salty moisture content. Some horses thrive at the seaside oval and closers seem to love the turf course, but some horses fail to rise to the occasion. Take these two [...]

By Jarrod Horak | July 19, 2023

Using the horse for course angle at Saratoga

By Jarrod Horak Saratoga, known as the The Graveyard of Champions, is one of those tracks that horses seem to love or hate. Favorites tend to get overbet in stakes races, and the horse for course angle can be a strong handicapping tool. The great Man o’ War lost just once in 21 races and [...]

By Jarrod Horak | July 10, 2023

Elm Drive: Watch if Moves to Turf In Next Start

She captured the Sorrento (G2) at Del Mar as a juvenile in 2021, and I really like her form this year. She won the Monrovia (G3) in April and scored again in the Mizdirection in May. Last time in the Great Lady M (G2) on the Fourth of July at Los Al, she dueled with [...]

By jkarchessun | July 4, 2023

Saratoga 2023: Nest gears up for Shuvee

By Jarrod Horak I have been eagerly awaiting the reappearance of 3-year-old filly champ Nest, and it was great to hear that she is expected to make her first start of 2023 in the Grade 2, $200,000 Shuvee Stakes at Saratoga on July 23. Click here for Saratoga Racing Picks, Tips, and Insider Analysis Todd Pletcher’s [...]

By Jarrod Horak | July 3, 2023

Beyond the 2023 Triple Crown: June Rankings

By Jarrod Horak The 2023 Triple Crown is in the rear-view mirror and we are speeding towards the big summer targets. The 3-year-old division is wide open at this stage and it is time to catch up with the sophomore leaders. Two Phil’s appeared to reach the top of the leaderboard after an impressive score [...]

By Jarrod Horak | June 27, 2023

Was the 2023 Kentucky Derby a Strong Race?

By Jarrod Horak The early pace was swift and Mage rolled home from off the pace to capture the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Five horses scratched and the Florida shipper ended up defeating 17 runners on the first Saturday in May, and the strong early pace really helped the late runners. Ten horses have run back. [...]

By Jarrod Horak | June 26, 2023

Muth: May Be One to Beat In Best Pal Stakes At Del Mar

By Turfdom | June 18, 2023

Tranche: Will Be Tough To Beat In Juvenille Stakes at Del Mar

Two year old colt for Luis Mendez made start #3 on Saturday in the Fasig Tipton Futurity for $100,000, and although still a maiden, he put it all together under Maldonado. He broke running, grabbed the lead immediately in this five furlong dash for babies and made every pole a winning one with fractions of [...]

By Turfdom | June 17, 2023

Lady Jae: Should Find Winning Spot At Del Mar

By Turfdom | June 17, 2023

Horace Mann: This One Sets Him Up Nicely for Del Mar

By Turfdom | June 17, 2023

Play These 3 Triple Crown Series Runners

By Jarrod Horak The 2023 Triple Crown Series is over and we saw three different winners once again. That has been the case since 2019 and the current sophomore division is seemingly without a leader. The Derby featured a pace meltdown, the Preakness had no early pace, and the recently concluded Belmont Stakes was captured [...]

By Jarrod Horak | June 14, 2023

Escape Artist: Quick Opened Up 3 At 1/8 Pole for Win By 5

By Turfdom | June 11, 2023

Seven Charms: Should Be Ready In 3rd Off Layoff

By Turfdom | June 10, 2023

Panthera’s Fate: Best in Field But Held Back By Jockey Can Improve

By Turfdom | June 10, 2023

Selenaia (IRE): Rare 5 Lengths Win In Graded Stakes On Grass

By Turfdom | June 10, 2023

Twist (FR): Seems To Be Best at 9F on the Sod

By Turfdom | June 4, 2023

Colette’s Joy: Bottled at 1/8 pole Likely Won’t Miss In Next Start

By Turfdom | June 4, 2023

Nang Singha: Impressive Win, Tab Right Back If Mullins Keeps Her In For a Tag

Four year old filly for Jeff Mullins, away from the races since June of 2022, surfaced in a $20,000 maiden claimer on Saturday at ¾ on the main for 3 and up. Off at 3/1 in a field of 8, she settled in nicely off the pace under Berrios, moved toward the lonely leader at [...]

By Turfdom | June 3, 2023

Sarwar (FR): Good From 8-9 Furlongs While Strong In The Stretch

Four year old gelding for Len Powell made his 2nd start in this country on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition at 9 furlongs on the turf. Off at 9/2 under Hector Berrios in a field of just five, he was covered up early and was third into the clubhouse turn. He stayed in that [...]

By Turfdom | June 3, 2023

Watsonville: Might Have Been Best After Rough Trip

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the turf (from the chute) for 3 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 8, he had a pretty rough trip getting bumped around at the start and then [...]

By Turfdom | June 3, 2023

Maltese Falcon (IRE): Rough Trip Down The Lane And Stuck On Rail Look For Improvement

Three year old gelding for Len Powell was in for 9 furlongs on the turf in this maiden special weight event in the opener on Monday and had a very rough trip down the lane. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, and getting plenty of play early on, he was well meant today [...]

By Turfdom | May 29, 2023

Reiquist: Dueled For Lead Through Quick Fractions To Win by 7

Three year old colt for Tim Yakteen, who had not been to the post since June of last year, made his 2nd career start on Monday in a maiden special weight at six and a half on the main, 3 and up. Off at 17/1 in a field of 6 and donning the blinkers, he [...]

By Turfdom | May 29, 2023

Strange Addiction: Broke Slowly and Bumped Rallied From 8 Back For 3rd

Three year old filly for Dave Hofmans made her debut in Sunday’s 6th, a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the turf for Cal breds 3 and up. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, she broke very slowly and bumped with an inside horse to be away last. She was 8 back [...]

By Turfdom | May 28, 2023

Flying Drummer: Likely Needed This One and Can Improve

Four year old colt for Bob Baffert, who had been away from the races for 17 months, found himself in a 1st allowance condition on Saturday for older runners at a mile on the main. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9, he bobbled slightly at the start, but recovered nicely under J.J. and [...]

By Turfdom | May 27, 2023

Princess Adaleigh: Ready For Stakes Action Now

Four year old filly for Vladimir Cerin tried the 2nd allowance condition in Saturday’s opener, a ¾ mile sprint on the turf for older fillies and mares. Off as the even money choice in a field of six, she fought for the lead from the get go through fractions of 22.92 and 45.81 for the [...]

By Turfdom | May 27, 2023

Ransomware: This One Sets Him Up Nicely For Allowance Conditions

Three year old colt for Phil D’Amato, off since December, made the 4th start of his career on Sunday in the ungraded Desert Code stakes at six and a half down the hill for three year olds. Off as the longest price in the field at 17/1 of the six. He broke OK under Vasquez, [...]

By Turfdom | May 21, 2023

North East Star (IRE): Closed In Lane For 3rd After Being 15 Back Early

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her U.S. debut and 2nd start of her career in Sunday’s opener. Off at 11/1 in a 9 horse field in this maiden special weight event for soph fillies at ¾ on the turf, she broke extremely slow from the rail and got 15 lengths back of [...]

By Turfdom | May 21, 2023

Elm Drive: Exploded When Asked And Opened Up 2 On Favorite

Four year old filly for Phil D’Amato tried the turf for the 1st time in her 10th career start and really took to the green. Off at 5/1 in a field of 8 older fillies and mares coming down the hill in the ungraded Mizdirection stakes, she broke on top under Vasquez, but then was [...]

By Turfdom | May 20, 2023

Sakura Flavor (IRE): Bred For Lawn And Can Run All Day

Three year old filly for Paddy Gallagher made her 2nd start this year and 3rd of her young career on Saturday, in a one mile maiden special weight event on the turf for 3 and up. Off at 30/1 in a field of 8, she raced unhurried into the first turn 7 lengths off the [...]

By Turfdom | May 20, 2023

Crazy Hot: Sensational Debut Moving Quickly To The Lead

Sensational debut for two year old filly trained by Jeff Bonde on Saturday. Off at 9/5 in a field of 7, she broke running under Giovanni Franco in this four and half furlong sprint on the main, and quickly went for the lead into the turn. She had four on the field at the top [...]

By Turfdom | May 20, 2023

Delitefull Hart: Put Favorite Away Quickly With a 3 Length Win

Three year old filly for Mike Puype made her debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight sprint at six and a half on the main for 3 and 4 year olds. Off at 8/5 in just a five horse field, she was unlucky to draw the rail, but nonetheless broke well for Mike Smith [...]

By Turfdom | May 14, 2023

Devil Among Us: 3rd Off The Pace Turning Home But No Way Around

Three year old colt for Phil D’Amato tried the 1st allowance condition for Cal Breds on Saturday at ¾ on the turf. Off at 2/1 in a field of 9, he broke OK under J.J. and sat third down the back side three off the pace. He had horse turning for home, but the jock [...]

By Turfdom | May 13, 2023

Neon Lights (IRE): Rallied Strongly Down the Lane And Just Missed By A Head Bob

Three year old gelding for Steve Knapp made his 3rd career start and 2nd off a layoff on Saturday in this maiden special weight affair for 3 and up at ¾ on the green. Off at 9/1 in a field of 9, he broke well under Pereira and laid 3rd down the back side about [...]

By Turfdom | May 13, 2023

Blue Dog: Showed A Lot Of Moxie Here With Some Strong Runners

Four year old gelding for Karen Headley showed a lot of moxie in breaking his maiden on Sunday against a strong band of runners. Off at 11/1 in a field of 7, he broke running under Aguilar and dueled for the lead into the clubhouse turn in this mile and a sixteenth venture for open [...]

By Turfdom | April 30, 2023

Lady Jae: Forced Wide To Lose Momentum in a Good Run

Five year old mare for Librado Barocia was in for the 1st allowance condition in the finale on Saturday and deserved a much better fate than what was handed to her. Making her fifth start down the hill in a full field of 12 runners, and off at 14/1, she broke well from the 12 [...]

By Turfdom | April 29, 2023

Conquest Celsius: Stumbled Badley At The Start And Lost All Chances

Two year old filly for Luis Mendez made her debut on Saturday in the first two year old race of the year at Santa Anita. Bet down late to the 4/5 favorite in a field of just five, she stumbled badly at the start, went to her knees, but Maldonado hung on. The stumble cost [...]

By Turfdom | April 29, 2023

Greenbow: Look For A Winning Spot Soon

Five year old full horse for Richard Mandella tried the starter allowance for non winners twice on Saturday at six and a half on the turf. Off at 7/1 in a field of 10, he was bumped around at the start coming out of the one hole and was last early under Berrios. The jock [...]

By Turfdom | April 29, 2023

El Oro (FR): Strong Gallop Out Could Be Competitive Stretching Out

Three year old gelding, who was invading from Florida for Librado Barocia, surfaced in the 6th on Saturday on the turf at six and a half from the chute for a maiden claiming tag of $50K. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, he actually had a pretty rough trip for a horse that [...]

By Turfdom | April 29, 2023

Virasana: Looks Like Stakes Material

Three year old filly for Peter Eurton made start #2 on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 12/1 in a field of just six, she made the running quickly under Maldonado and engaged early through quick splits of 21.85 and 44.67. She put the other speed away [...]

By Turfdom | April 23, 2023

Acquired Class: Quality Running Improved With Blinkers

Three year old gelding for Peter Miller made start #3 in Saturday’s finale, a sprint on the turf at six and a half for maiden special weights, all 3 years old. Off at 5/1 in a field of 12, he made the running right from the start under J.J. but had plenty of company on [...]

By Turfdom | April 22, 2023

Pequena Tormenta: She’s a Runner and Can Improve Moving Up

Five year old mare for Jeff Mullins, who hadn’t been out since last June, but had come back with blazing drills, tried six others on Friday in a starter allowance non winners twice at 7 furlongs on the main track. Off at 9/5 and the 2nd choice in the wagering, she broke a step slow [...]

By Turfdom | April 21, 2023

Johnny Paycheck: Can Beat This Kind Without Drop

By Turfdom | April 21, 2023

Tap It Up: Clean Break and Better Placing Can Improve

Made her first start in blinkers and is usually forwardly-placed. However, she was last early and that hasn’t been the place to be sprinting over this turf course. She did make up solid ground around the turn and did get up for 4th. A clean break and a better placing early could help her move [...]

By Racing Digest | April 16, 2023

Stormy’s in Style: More Favorable Pace Could Help Chances

Finally had a clean break and she tracked the two leaders up the backstretch off what seemed to be a fast pace. The filly made her bid entering the stretch and raced evenly to finish 4th. She seems headed in the right direction and a more favorable pace might help her move forward. Next Upcoming [...]

By Racing Digest | April 16, 2023

Necromancer: Likely Ridden Too Aggressively Here

Broke slowly, but he is a deep closer so that didn’t seem to hurt his chances. The pace helped his chances, though, as he was making up ground around the far turn. However, he wasn’t aggressively ridden in the stretch with little traffic and just ran evenly. D. Davis rode him to a victory in [...]

By Racing Digest | April 15, 2023

Second and Reed: Stumbled Entering First Term Can Improve in Next Start

Was pulling on the jock entering the first turn, then got rank around the turn and stumbled nearly losing the rider around the first turn. Understandably, the jock seemed to see if he was OK as he was high in the saddle up the backstretch. The soph didn’t seem any worse for wear as he [...]

By Racing Digest | April 15, 2023

Orange Freeze: Trouble Out of Gate On Fast Track and Couldn’t Catch Up

Made her 2023 debut with first time blinkers and likely lost all chance at the start. She hopped a bit out of the gate, then was bumped on the left two strides out of the gate and then bumped to the right a stride later and was last entering the first turn. The turf course [...]

By Racing Digest | April 15, 2023

Hit the Woah: More Patient Ride Can Only Help

Made her return in a small field and was asked for more early speed than usual as she sat just two lengths behind the leader up the backstretch. She didn’t seem to hit her best stride until right before the wire and a more patient ride might help her chances next time out. Next Upcoming [...]

By Racing Digest | April 14, 2023

Wishing On a Star: If Relaxed Could Have More Run

Was rank once again and a stumble at the break didn’t help. While no match for the winner in the stretch, she did outfinish two others in the stretch to finish a distant 2nd. If able to relax early, she could have more run in the late stages. Next Upcoming Race: Wishing On [...]

By Racing Digest | April 13, 2023

Ohana Honor: Stuck in Traffic Early Can Improve

Many will likely look at how Equal Protection had nowhere to run in early stretch as the 6/5 favorite, but ‘Honor had a similar trip. He seemed to be spinning his wheels around the far turn, but had to wait behind runners in early stretch and rallied well in tight quarters throughout the rest of [...]

By Racing Digest | April 13, 2023

Dashing Della: A Better Trip And More Experience Can Help

Was asked a tough question in her first start as a winner going from NY-bred $25,000 Maiden-Claimer to NY-bred NW1 Allowance, but didn’t run badly at all. She was in the five path up the backstretch and around the turn and she challenged the leader entering the stretch. The soph couldn’t compete in the late [...]

By Racing Digest | April 13, 2023

First Peace: Returning To Sprints Seems Ideal

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt might have found his hole card on Sunday when he tried the hill for the 1st time in the John Shear stakes for sophomores. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8 and a race loaded with early speed, he sat 4th early under Mike Smith and was [...]

By Turfdom | April 9, 2023

Galatrona: Under Stout Hold Up The Backstretch

Comebacking second-timer broke well and was up close out of the gate, but the jock wrestled her back and she was under a stout hold up the backstretch while in midpack. She was a bit rank around the turn as well and never got going late. She might need an aggressive ride next time out [...]

By Racing Digest | April 8, 2023

American Hustle: May Have Needed This One To Improve.

Comebacker just never seemed comfortable while racing along the rail up the backstretch with a tracking trip. He tried to make a run midway around the turn, but lacked a punch in the stretch. The colt may have needed the race as well and maybe a midpack trip with clear sailing will help him move [...]

By Racing Digest | April 8, 2023

Window Shopping: Lots of Talent and Could Have Placed Here

Three year old filly for Richard Mandella tried the Grade 2 Santa Anita Oaks in just her 3rd career start on Saturday. Coming off an impressive 16 length win in breaking her maiden, she was sent off at 5/1 in a field of 8 in this mile and a sixteenth race for soph fillies. She [...]

By Turfdom | April 8, 2023

Victory Way: Forced The Pace While Holding

Second-timer was asked a lot in a Stakes race and hopping and bumping at the break didn’t help. He forced the pace up the backstretch and held his own dueling with two others around the turn along the rail. He tried gamely to go with the eventual winner in the stretch, but tired very late [...]

By Racing Digest | April 8, 2023

Biloxi Blues: Rough Trip and Can Improve.

First time turfer had a rough trip from the start as she was pulled back to near the back out of the gate and then she had a tough time handling the first turn as she pulled on the jock and went a bit wide. She was still under a hold while widest of all [...]

By Racing Digest | April 8, 2023

Ceiling Crusher: Geared Down In Final Furlong. Lot’s of Options Here.

Three year old filly for Doug O’Neill made start #3 in the Evening Jewel stakes on Saturday for Cal bred soph fillies at six and a half on the main. Off at 3/10 in a field of just five, she broke running under J.J. from the five hole and she sizzled through the opening quarter, [...]

By Turfdom | April 8, 2023

Tie Breaker: May be More Suited For Routing

May have found a new home on the turf as he seemed to race much better with the surface switch. While he raced in midpack throughout, he seemed to give it his best in the stretch and didn’t seem to lose a lot of ground. The gelding has a long stride and may be more [...]

By Racing Digest | April 7, 2023

Alpine Queen: Can Improve With a Better Break and Trip

Didn’t break the best and was caught four wide up the backstretch while tracking four others in front of her. She made a big move around the turn, but couldn’t keep up in the final furlong. A better trip and better break can only help her chances next time. Next Upcoming Race: Alpine [...]

By Racing Digest | April 6, 2023

Kuchar: A Victim of “Ortiz Drift” Can Improve In Next Start

Comebacker was a victim of the “Ortiz drift” in the stretch and this may have cost him the race. There was clear sailing in between horses, before Ortiz drifted out causing Kuchar to steady a bit in midstretch. The jock was going to go in between horses once again, but the gap closed and he [...]

By Racing Digest | April 6, 2023

Mostly Harmless: Can Move Forward With More Early Speed

Is usually forwardly-placed, but was allowed to trail the field up the backstretch. She began her rally entering the stretch and looked like she had a shot at the win in midstretch, but flattened out late to finish 4th. Expect her to show more early speed and possibly move forward next time out. Next Upcoming [...]

By Racing Digest | April 2, 2023

Seismic Spirit (IRE): If Cuts Back To Sprint Bet The Rent Money

Three year old gelding for Peter Miller made his 1st start around two turns and his sixth career start in Sunday’s opener, a mile on the turf for non winners twice starter allowance race. Off at 5/1 in a field of six reduced by two late scratches, he broke well under J.J. and tracked the [...]

By Turfdom | April 2, 2023

Johannes: Looks Like Graded Stakes Material

Three year old colt for Tim Yakteen tried two turns for the first time in his 6th career start and he passed the test with flying colors in the Pasadena stakes on Sunday at a mile on the turf for sophomores. Off as the heavy 3/10 choice in a field of just four, he lagged [...]

By Turfdom | April 2, 2023

Kingfish Stevens: Blinkers On Could Move Him Forward

Made his local debut after three starts in Florida and received a tracking trip up the backstretch. He loomed a bold threat on the far outside entering the stretch and was lightly-bumped as well. Jock had to hold him in the stretch as he kept trying to lug in and the jock just basically took [...]

By Racing Digest | April 2, 2023

Ginnsu Warrior: Switched Leads Near Wire and Can Improve

Showed a lot more early speed today in what may have been an experiment for his new barn. The gelding was four deep in a five horse battle for the lead up the backstretch. He took over the lead around the turn and was in between horses throughout the stretch. He was keeping up with [...]

By Racing Digest | April 2, 2023

Procrastination: Good Enough For This Condition Turf or Dirt

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy tried the turf for the 1st time in her four race career in Saturday’s opener and handled it just fine. Off at 2/1 in a field of just five for the 1st allowance condition at ¾ on the sod, she was away OK from the gate and sat [...]

By Turfdom | April 1, 2023

Ultimate Gamble: $1.7 Million Colt with Bright Future

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at a flat mile on the main track, 3 and up. Off as the heavy 3/5 choice in a field of just five, he broke OK under Dettori and laid third down the back side, four off [...]

By Turfdom | April 1, 2023

Storm Shooter: Fought Gamely For 2nd While Off Form

Entered this in poor form, but the blinkers were removed for this and he set the early pace. He was hooked up with a rival around the turn and fought on gamely in the stretch along the rail in a three horse driving finish at the wire. The gelding held 3rd and he may be [...]

By Racing Digest | April 1, 2023

Racing Colors: Held Fro 3rd With Equipment Trouble

Appeared to have some equipment issues a few strides out of the gate as she drifted far back of the field while racing out near the middle of the track up the backstretch as the jock kept looking down and pulling on the bit. She was allowed to settle and actually caught up to the [...]

By Racing Digest | March 30, 2023

Lockbox: Bumped at Gate Trouble Focusing Can Improve

Raced with first time blinkers for this and the filly never really looked comfortable until the final furlong when she got up late for 3rd. She was bumped out of the gate and the entire field lined up for the lead a few strides out of the gate. This gal was then wrestled back to [...]

By Racing Digest | March 30, 2023

Squid Gamer: Much Improved With a Rally In the Final Stretch

Showed marked improvement in start #2 as he tracked the pace in the three-path up the backstretch. He started his rally around the turn with the eventual winner to his outside and was along the rail entering the stretch. He couldn’t match strides late, but this was a much better effort and he did hold [...]

By Racing Digest | March 26, 2023

Royal Realm: Caught in Five-Path Up The Backstretch Behind a Dawdling Pace

Didn’t have much chance in this affair as he was caught in the five-path up the backstretch behind a dawdling pace. The gelding was spinning his wheels around the far turn and this race might just be a tossout. Look for a stronger pace in his next start along with a more ground-saving trip and [...]

By Racing Digest | March 26, 2023

Ashleys Sandcastle: Stretched Out and Responded With Strong 2nd

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato found her hole card on Sunday in a Cal bred maiden special weight at one mile on the turf. After showing very little in two dirt sprints, D’Amato stretched her out and put her on the grass and at 14/1, she responded with a strong second place finish. [...]

By Turfdom | March 26, 2023

Lucky Lucky Luke: Trouble Breaking But Showed Unexpected Early Speed

This guy showed zero early speed in his first two starts, but he took over the lead leaving the first turn with a three wide move despite a troubled break. Whether this was by design or not, this was a position he was not used to and he had little left as they entered the [...]

By Racing Digest | March 26, 2023

Vancougar: Exploded at the 1/8 Pole and Won Going Away by One at the Wire

Four year old gelding for Jeff Mullins made start #2 this year and the 4th start of his career in Sunday’s opener, a maiden special weight event for 3,4, and 5 year olds at ¾ on the turf. Off at 5/1 after getting heavy play right from the start, he broke OK under Vasquez and [...]

By Turfdom | March 26, 2023

Zeebear: Good Learning Experience Proving Debut Win Was Not a Fluke

Led throughout in his debut, but was outrun for the early lead in start #2. He kept dropping back up the backstretch and went to the back of the pack around the turn. The jock didn’t seem too confident in him entering the stretch, but as he started to catch the others he really turned [...]

By Racing Digest | March 26, 2023

Lovesick Blues: Soon a Winner for a Barn That Knows Where To Place Their Stock

Five year old gelding for Steve Miyadi, who had sprinted in his previous six races, stretched out to a mile in Saturday’s finale and was protected in this starter handicap race at a mile on the turf for older runners. Off at 10/1 in a field of 9, he sat a comfortable third down the [...]

By Turfdom | March 25, 2023

Bourbon Bay: clear of field for 2nd while rounding back into form

Was hustled out of the gate and was part of a four horse speed duel up the backstretch. He tried to match strides entering the stretch with the eventual winner, but couldn’t. However, he was well clear of the field for 2nd and it seems the gelding is rounding back into form. Next Upcoming Race: [...]

By Racing Digest | March 25, 2023

Bailey’s Budget: hesitated at start and coud be live next time around

Three year old gelding for Shelbe Ruis made his debut on Saturday at five and a half on the main for maiden Cal breds, 3,4, and 5 years old. Off at 9/2 in a field of 6, he hesitated at the start, hopped slightly, and was away last. Gutierrez then rushed him up to reach [...]

By Turfdom | March 25, 2023

Optic Way: Good Effort While Uncomfortable In First Half of Race

Broke well, but jock seemed indecisive as to whether go for the lead or settle. He did decide to settle early and was in midpack of eight other runners who were separated by about four lengths up the backstretch. The jock sent him to the outside entering the stretch and he ran on for 3rd [...]

By Racing Digest | March 25, 2023

Russian to Win: Wide Throughout the Mud and Can Improve With a Better Trip

Was wide throughout in this muddy affair and he could’ve been closer at the finish with a better trip. He made a nice move around the turn and kept trying in the stretch, but he understandably flattened out inside the 16th pole and finished 4th. Also note that when Katie Davis rides, he has finished [...]

By Racing Digest | March 25, 2023

Les Bon Temps: can rebound and might be best tracking the pace

Tried her best to keep up with the huge favorite Maple Leaf Mel early, she made a bid entering the stretch and tired late to finish 3rd. She might be at her best when able to track the pace and not press or chase it and maybe she can rebound if able to stay away [...]

By Racing Digest | March 24, 2023

Thinkaboutit: picked up late can improve with more aggressive ride

Likely lost his best chance after the break as he was sandwiched a few strides out and was last early. The jock seemed to give up on him as he was idling around the turn, but he started picking up the pieces late while only being shown the whip in the stretch and might have [...]

By Racing Digest | March 24, 2023

Indian Peak: Trapped at 1/8 Pole and Best at 2 Turns

Six year old gelding for Peter Miller, off since last July at Del Mar, tried the hill in the Sensational Stars stakes on Sunday for older Cal breds. Off at 8/1 in a field of just five, he was last coming down the hill, six back of the leaders. J.J. had a decision to make [...]

By Turfdom | March 19, 2023

Irish Honor: May Need a Race on the Outside

Looked like a green 2-year-old up the backstretch with his head held up high while dropping back to near the back around the turn under the whip. However, he was steered to the outside entering the stretch and rallied well to finish 2nd behind a runaway winner. The gelding must not like the kickback and [...]

By Racing Digest | March 19, 2023

Thinking It Over: Run Down Late But Can Move Forward

Not a bad effort for the comebacker as her and the rest of the field was no match for up-and-comer Grannys Connection. This filly chased the winner entering the stretch and was run down late for the second spot. Still, she can move forward with recency and against what may be a softer group for [...]

By Racing Digest | March 19, 2023

Thunderian: Look For a Move Forward on the Stretchout

Comebacker made his sprint debut today and this may have been a prep. While he was away slowly, he was rushed up to settle behind the leaders up the backstretch and moved to the outside as then entered the turn. The soph couldn’t keep up with the two leaders in the stretch, but he did [...]

By Racing Digest | March 19, 2023

Dillinger: Raced Evenly and Is Improving

Three year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 on Saturday at ¾ on the main for three year olds in a maiden special weight event. Off as the 3/5 choice in a field of six, he ended up being on the rail when that horse was scratched, and he didn’t have the best [...]

By Racing Digest | March 18, 2023

Heart of the Night: Should at Least Get a Mile and She’ll Be Hard To Hold Back

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made start #2 in Saturday’s opener and first since last August in this maiden special weight event at five and a half on the turf. She was bumped around at the start, but was challenging for the lead by the half mile pole, through awfully quick fractions of [...]

By Turfdom | March 18, 2023

Swift Tap: Wide Throughout Trip While Track Favored the Inside

A gelding who was awful in his last two starts may have been the winner in this affair if not for a wide-throughout trip over a track that favored the inside. He did show his usual early speed as a four horse duel developed as they left the chute and he was in the five-path [...]

By Racing Digest | March 18, 2023

Krystalheir: Bred to Go Long While Winning Soon

By Turfdom | March 18, 2023

My Angel: Improving and May Enjoy Routes

A late-runner who was caught wide up the backstretch and in the stretch, she made a nice rally while widest of the top five finishers and she was able to get up for 3rd. The soph seems to be improving and maybe she will enjoy the route game. Next Upcoming Race: My Angel’s [...]

By Racing Digest | March 18, 2023

Tappin Josie: Watch For Blinkers In Next Start

By Racing Digest | March 18, 2023

Pleasant: Bred for Anything and Everything

Three year old filly for Bob Baffert made her debut on Saturday in a maiden special weight affair at six and a half on the main. Off at 9/2 in a field of 7, she made the running right from the get go and dueled for the early lead through fractions of 22.04 and 44.96 [...]

By Turfdom | March 18, 2023

Cheeky Tico: A Fairer Track and Better Trip Can Help

Had a wide trip throughout when the inside seemed to be the faster part of the track . He made his bid around the far turn while still in the three-path and was able to gain ground to finish 3rd. A fairer track and a better trip can only help in his next start. Next [...]

By Racing Digest | March 18, 2023

Run Up the Score: May Show More Stick In a Route

Comebacker may have been prepping in this sprint as both of her wins have been routes. She was asked for early speed and was hustled out aggressively by her jock. The filly was able to set the pace with three other runners pressing her up the backstretch, but she was caught entering the stretch and [...]

By Racing Digest | March 17, 2023

Soul of Midnight: Won by 8 Lengths Going Away at The Wire

Three year old gelding for Dean Pederson, a Turfdom Best Bet on the day, faced 13 others in a maiden claimer for sophomore Cal breds at ¾ on the main Friday. He broke running from the gate under Cedillo and had one length on this large field by the half mile pole, through moderate fractions [...]

By Turfdom | March 17, 2023

Charlie Five O: Could Be Dangerous With a Return to Starter Company

The Jones barn often places their runners in tough spots, but this gelding did have a legit chance today. He tracked the pace along the rail up the backstretch and around the turn. However, he was stuck behind a wall of horses as they entered the stretch and had to be reined back by the [...]

By Racing Digest | March 12, 2023

Spooky Lady: Can Graduate With Rider Upgrade

By Racing Digest | March 12, 2023

Calm Sea: Soon To Be Winner With Barn Heating Up

Three year old gelding for George Papaprodromou made his 3rd start of his career and first around two turns in Sunday’s opener, a mile turf affair for maiden special weight sophomores. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, he settled nicely for Desormeaux into the clubhouse turn and was 4th, three back of the [...]

By Turfdom | March 12, 2023

Keen to Go: Can Break Maiden If Keep In For Tag, Turf or Dirt

Three year old colt for Doug O’Neill had a bit of bad luck on Saturday in this $50,000 maiden claimer for sophomores at 9 furlongs on the main. Off at 2/1 in a field of 8 in a race taken off the grass, he broke from the extreme outside and wasn’t quite ready to go [...]

By Turfdom | March 11, 2023

Chick’s Dig It: Good Performance In Much Needed Race

Three year old gelding for Jerry Wallace, away from the races since early November, made start #3 on Saturday in a starter allowance non winners twice at ¾ on the main on a track rated as good. Off as the longest price in the race at 11/1, he broke OK under Bravo and sat third [...]

By Turfdom | March 11, 2023

Winning Connection: Can Improve With Fairer Track

On a day where passing horses in the stretch was pretty tough, this guy found himself in the back of the pack early. He started to pick off runners entering the turn and just did get up for 2nd while no match for the winner. A fairer track and a better placing early might help [...]

By Racing Digest | March 11, 2023

Built to Last: Could Find More Stick With Recency

Broke on top and dueled for the early lead up the backstretch then was surrounded around the far turn. He shook off both his pace rivals entering the stretch only to be run down late by a late-runner. This was off a 2 1/2 month layoff and perhaps he can find more stick with a [...]

By Racing Digest | March 10, 2023

Golden Code: Slow Break But Pressed The Pace

Didn’t break very quickly in his comebacker, but was able to press the pace once they left the chute. It then turned into a four horse duel as they entered the turn, but he took over the lead around the turn. He dueled with his main rival in the stretch, but the pair was run [...]

By Racing Digest | March 10, 2023

Alpine Queen: Bold Move For The Lead Entering The Turn

– Proved her upset win Feb 9 was not a fluke as she sat in the three path of a three horse duel up the backstretch and made a bold move to take the lead entering the turn. She drew clear entering the stretch only to be caught right on the wire by the favored [...]

By Racing Digest | March 10, 2023

Giovinazzo: Tough to Beat If Runs Back For Same Price

Three year old colt for Doug O’Neill, off since July, made the third start of his career on Thursday in the opener, a six furlong sprint on the grass for maiden claimers in for a $50,000 tag. Off at 10/1 in a field of 8, he showed good speed right from the get go and [...]

By Turfdom | March 9, 2023

Storm d’Oro: Trounced Field by 6 Should Handle STRT ALW Cal Bred

Three year old filly for Hector Palma made start #2 on Thursday, a sprint on the main at six and a half for Cal bred maiden claimers in for a $50,000 tag. Off as the 2/1 second choice in a field of 9, she broke OK under the apprentice Aguilar and settled in 4th down [...]

By Turfdom | March 9, 2023

East Coast Girl: Fought Gamely To Hold for 2nd

Set the pace along the rail and did win the pace battle as they entered the stretch. However, he looked like he was dead in the water in midstretch, but he fought on gamely to hold 2nd behind the popular winner. The soph seems to be improving with racing. Next Upcoming Race: East [...]

By Racing Digest | March 5, 2023

Cliquish: Stylish Win After Trouble at the Start

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made start #2 on Sunday in an optional claimer/maiden race at ¾ on the main for three year olds. Off as the 6/5 choice in a field of 7, the ground appeared to break from under her at the start and she was away last. Seven lengths back [...]

By Turfdom | March 5, 2023

Tempermental: Steadied at The Turn Behind Wall Horses But Rallied Well

By Racing Digest | March 5, 2023

Centavo: Caught Up In The Back of a 4 Horse Speed Duel

Took the worst of the four horse speed duel up the backstretch as he was in the four path. Jock went to the whip around the turn and he took the lead entering the stretch. However, he understandably couldn’t hold off the winner along the rail late in what was a game performance. Next Upcoming [...]

By Racing Digest | March 5, 2023

Austonian: Has Talent While Tough to Hold In Next Start

Three year old colt for Brian Koriner made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight for Cal bred sophomores at ¾ on the main. Bet heavy right from the get go, he went off as the 3/5 choice in a field of six. He broke outward and a step slow from the outside [...]

By Turfdom | March 5, 2023

Tarantino: Never Stopped Trying and Outran His Odds

Five year old full horse for Ed Moger tried the second allowance condition on Saturday at 9 furlongs on the turf. Off at 24/1 in a field of 8, he sat third down the back side just two back of the leaders. He looked out of gas at the top of the lane, but he [...]

By Turfdom | March 4, 2023

Mr. Swagger: Did Well Moving Up The Ladder But Missed on Slower Inside Rail

Was asked a tough question for start #2 as he moved to a Stakes and was a first time router. However, he didn’t embarrass himself. He settled in midpack early and made a middle move just before the turn to be within striking range along the rail. The jock had a chance to move to [...]

By Racing Digest | March 4, 2023

Runandscore: Off The Screen Around Far Turn But Ralled For 2nd

Second-timer from Turfway was off the screen around the far turn, but he started his rally just before entering the stretch. He was really moving well in the stretch especially when he moved to the faster outside and he just got up for 2nd. Was it the mud, experience, switch to the dirt that made [...]

By Racing Digest | March 4, 2023

Closing Remarks: Closed Well After Trouble

Hard luck mare for Carla Gaines once again encountered trouble, this time in the Grade 2 Buena Vista at a mile on the turf. Off at 6/1 in a field of 7 that did not have much speed, she broke OK under Bravo and was taken back off the pace and was 6th into the [...]

By Turfdom | March 4, 2023

Motion to Strike: Run Down While on The Slower Inisde Rail But Fought Bravely

Yet another frontrunner that raced on the slower inside only to be run down by the outside closers in the stretch. The gelding really did fight on bravely in the stretch and was only passed with about 6-7 strides before the wire. A fairer track could help him show more stick in his next start. [...]

By Racing Digest | March 4, 2023

Ikigai: Held Well After Racing Along The Slower Inside Stretch

May have been long gone on a normal day or fairer track while on the lead, but he was racing along the slower inside in the stretch and did hold well to be beaten about one length. He finished in the Exacta in his previous three starts and he could show more stick next time [...]

By Racing Digest | March 4, 2023

Curlins Choir: Just Missed The Money Off The Lead

Broke well, but was outrun for the lead by three others to her inside and she found herself in a different pace scenario than usual as she was in midpack up the backstretch. The filly was near the back at the top of the stretch as the frontrunner began to throw in the towel. She [...]

By Racing Digest | March 3, 2023

John’s Protege: Looked Like Winner Around Turn, Tough To Beat Next Start

Looked like a winner around the turn as he ranged up to the leaders and challenged the Lone ‘F’ entering the stretch. However, he couldn’t match strides with his rival in deep stretch, but held on well to finish 2nd. With a better pace scenario, he could prove tough to beat next time out. Next [...]

By Racing Digest | March 3, 2023

Viradia: Little Chance After Slow Start But Made a Run Around the Turn

On a day where early speed did really well, this mare had little chance after a slow start where she was at the back of the pack early. She also didn’t seem to enjoy the kick back up the backstretch. The mare made a run around the turn, but flattened out late in a race [...]

By Racing Digest | February 26, 2023

Morethanafeeling: Eventful Trip With Lots of Trouble to Finish 4th

Had an eventful trip and did pretty well to finish 4th. He stumbled and was bumped out of the gate, but was able to keep up behind the leaders up the backstretch while sitting along the rail. The soph then had to steady around the turn when trying to make a run on the rail [...]

By Racing Digest | February 26, 2023

Petrolo: Dueled Early and Put That Rival Away at Turn

Second-timer looked like a different runner as he dueled early and put that rival away around the turn. He then was challenged by another runner to his inside entering the stretch and he was able to shake that rival off in midstretch. The gelding was caught late by the more experienced favorite and he could [...]

By Racing Digest | February 25, 2023

Kant Hurry Love: Broke Slowly But Caught Up To Finish 2nd

Likely had all of her followers throw up their hands out of the gate as her head was turned when the gates opened and she broke very slowly. However, she was able to catch up with the group and sat in midpack up the backstretch and started picking off runners around the turn. She took [...]

By Racing Digest | February 25, 2023

Grannys Connection: Never Looked Like She Was Ever In Danger Of Losing

Proved her big win in start #2 was no fluke as she toyed with this field. She never looked like she was ever in danger of losing the race and her jock was completely confident aboard her the entire trip. Might she try routing and/or Stakes foes next time out? Next Upcoming Race: [...]

By Racing Digest | February 25, 2023

Horses to Watch: Fort Bragg Set for Battle

Santa Anita Park – October 18, 2022 By Turfdom FORT BRAGG (October 10) Three year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 on Monday in a maiden special weight event at a flat mile on the main track. Off at 3/5 in a field of 9 and breaking from the extreme outside, he was [...]

By Jarrod Horak | February 24, 2023

Electric Stuff: Speed Duel Tired in Stretch

Second-timer showed a lot more early speed today and dueled with the favorite who had nothing left entering the stretch. However, this gelding held well to finish a distant 2nd behind the perfect-tripper winner. If able to control the pace or have slower fractions in the early stages, he could have a lot more left [...]

By Racing Digest | February 24, 2023

Glowsity: Hopped at Break and Bumped to Finish 2nd

Hopped at the break and was bumped by the runner next to her right out of the gate. She is usually forwardly-placed so the troubled break likely cost her a better placing. Wolfsont then asked her for more run and she was able to settle behind a four horse speed duel in the 5-6 path [...]

By Racing Digest | February 24, 2023

What’s Up Bro: Held By Jock While Full of Run.

Set the pace in his last start, but was allowed to track the leaders in this spot. He likely gained a lot of experience points as he was firmly held by the jock for the first three furlongs while seemingly full of run. Entering the stretch, he still had to wait for clear sailing, but [...]

By Racing Digest | February 20, 2023

Poncho Song: Can Move Forward With New Pace Tactics and Fairer Track

A mare who was making her third start off the layoff showed unexpected early speed and was part of a four horse duel up the backstretch. She appeared to be tiring once headed around the far turn while racing on the rail, but she gamely fought back only to be run down by perfect-tripper Carly [...]

By Racing Digest | February 20, 2023

Devilly: Watch To See If Blinkers Are Removed In Next Start

She was sporting blinkers for this, she broke slowly and rushed up in the early stages only to be wrangled back by her jock. After watching the head-on view, she might be a filly that is tough to ride and she had early trouble as she was bumped multiple times from both sides in the [...]

By Racing Digest | February 20, 2023

Good as Gone: She Looks Like a Soon Winner

Three year old filly for Steve Knapp tried the first allowance condition on Sunday at ¾ on the main for soph fillies. Off at 4/1 in just a five horse field after two late scratches, she broke running from the outside under Ricky Gonzales and laid third down the back side. She started to move [...]

By Turfdom | February 19, 2023

Naval Aviator: Can Run All Day With More Patient Ride

Was slow into stride and settled near the back around the first turn. He made a middle move as they approached the far turn and was right off the two leaders while in between horses. However, he started spinning his wheels around the far turn and looked like he would be up the track. The [...]

By Racing Digest | February 19, 2023

Isabel Ludlow: Strong Debut and Bred to Go Long

Three year old filly for Steve Miyadi made her debut in Sunday’s finale, a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the turf coming out of the chute for Cal breds. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she was void of any early speed and was well back down the [...]

By Turfdom | February 19, 2023

B C Glory Days: Look for Rider Upgrade For Improvement

Made a nice little run along the rail around the turn and looked like a win threat entering the stretch. However, the jock just seemed to settle for a minor award as he was not riding that hard in the stretch and just used the whip every 10 strides or so. Look for a rider [...]

By Racing Digest | February 19, 2023

Bingo John: Nice Brave Effort But Not Ideal Run

Was pretty brave to finish 3rd in what not an ideal stretch run. The gelding raced on along the rail early and was in the second flight entering the stretch. The leaders began to tire and the jock took him to the rail while he was able to squeeze thru a tight opening in midstretch. [...]

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Falconet: Look for Rider Switch In Order To Improve

Received a questionable ride as she broke outward but fast and the jock seemed to insist that someone else take the lead. Eventual winner Frost Point did take the lead leaving the chute and it’s not like they were going fast early. Look for a rider switch and/or more aggressive ride on Falconet and maybe [...]

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Old Pal: Not the Quickest but Can Win at 2 Turns

Three year old colt for Mark Glatt made his debut on Saturday in the opener, a six and a half furlong dash on the green from out of the chute. Off as the 3/5 choice in a field of 8, he broke slowly under J.J. and was dead last for most of the race, trailing [...]

By Turfdom | February 18, 2023

Big Venezuela: Returning To Sprints With Off Pace Trip To Improve.

While the outside is usually the faster part of the track, it is tough as a frontrunner to win with a five wide trip even with no pace pressure. This gelding has now set the pace in his last four dirt routes and the best he could finish was 3rd as he did today. He [...]

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

King Angelo: Strong Rally and Just Missed. Outside Draw May Help In Next

Runs with his tail straight out and was outrun for the early lead in the first furlong. The veteran didn’t seem comfortable racing behind a wall of horses and that seemed evident as he was shuffled to the back of the pack entering the turn. He did seem to have run entering the stretch, but [...]

By Racing Digest | February 18, 2023

Luminiferous: Winner Soon if “Papa” Keeps Her in for a Tag

Three year old filly for George Papaprodromou made start #3 on Saturday in quest of her maiden win and for the first time was dropped in for a claiming price. Off at 8/1 in this 8 horse field at a mile on the turf for a $62,500 tag, she sat fifth into the clubhouse turn [...]

By Turfdom | February 18, 2023

Queens Masterpiece: Chased Fast Pace with Trouble Can Improve

Had to chase a fast pace early and was shuffled back to last up the backstretch. Jock had to steer her clear of trouble around the turn and she made a nice little run when she found clear sailing. However, the filly was too far back to threaten for the win, but did run well [...]

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Fromanothamutha: Dry Track in Next Start Should Move Him Forward

Is usually a deep closer, but may have been more forwardly-placed due to today’s sloppy conditions. He held his own, though, as he had to steady slightly while trying to make his rally entering the stretch and that likely cost him all of his momentum. Afterwards, he basically raced evenly down the stretch. Should the [...]

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Tap It Up: Rough Trip and Could Rebound

Had a pretty rough trip from the start as she broke a bit slow then had to steer around runners while steadying repeatedly until entering the turn. From there, she was just never a factor and this may be a race to just toss out. She did have her best finish in her lone start [...]

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Bad Connection: Good Debut but Tired Late. Watch Works for Next Start

Not a bad debut as she broke on top and raced outside of a three horse duel up the backstretch. She made a run for the lead entering the stretch, but tired in the late stages to finish midpack. Conditioning can only help this filly and she might not stop next time out. Next Upcoming [...]

By Racing Digest | February 17, 2023

Irish Rose: Rough Trip But Will Graduate Soon

Three year old colt for Neil Drysdale made her debut on Sunday at ¾ on the turf in a maiden special weight event. Off at 7/1 in a field of 10, she was void of any early speed and was last down the back side, 9 lengths off the pace. Aguilar kept her on the [...]

By Turfdom | February 12, 2023

Ragtime Rose: Daughter of Union Rags Will Find A Winning Spot

Three year old filly for Jeff Mullins tried the Sweet Life stakes on Saturday at six and a half down the hill for soph fillies. Off at 17/1 in a field of 11, she broke a step slow under Berrios and was last early. The jock kept her on the fence throughout, found a seam [...]

By Turfdom | February 11, 2023

Reckless Spirit: Never Stopped Trying and Ran Huge

Another D’Amato veteran here, a six year old gelding off since November, and recently transferred into this barn, faced 7 in a 1st allowance condition at a mile on the grass Saturday. Off at 11/1, he broke well under Dettori and sat 4th into the clubhouse turn just 3 back of the leaders. The jock [...]

By Turfdom | February 11, 2023

Southern Horse (ARG): Lot’s of Options Can Win Right Back

Eight year old full horse for D’Amato is aptly named being bred south of the equator in Argentina. Having not raced since June, he surfaced in a good spot in a $50,000 claimer Saturday for older runners at six and a half on the turf coming out of the chute. Bet down to 9/5 in [...]

By Turfdom | February 11, 2023

Clearly Unhinged: Will Get Better as Furlongs Increase

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her debut in Sunday’s opener, a six and a half furlong sprint for maiden special weights on the main. Off at 4/1 and having to break from the rail, she was hustled to the front by Johnny V. and set fast fractions of 21.64 and 44.87 for [...]

By Turfdom | February 5, 2023

Tom’s Beauty: Plenty of Options With This Sharp Filly

Four year old filly for Jeff Mullins came off a brief freshening on Saturday, got a rider upgrade to Berrios, and showed improved early speed that developed into a sharp victory. Off at 3/1 in a field of 9 in this first allowance condition sprint on the grass, she broke sharply from the inside and [...]

By Turfdom | February 4, 2023

Bus Buzz: Fast and Moving Up the Ladder

Three year old gelding for Steve Knapp made his debut in the fifth on Saturday, a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main for Cal breds. Off at 6/1 in a six horse field, he looked like Brickyard Ride the first quarter, zooming to the front from the four hole with quick early [...]

By Turfdom | February 4, 2023

Escape Artist: A Good Versatile Winner From 8 – 9 Furlongs

Three year old colt for Mike McCarthy made start #2 on Saturday at 9 furlongs on the grass in a maiden special weight. Off as the 5/2 choice in a field of 11, he broke well under Johnny V and laid 3rd into the clubhouse turn just 3 lengths back of the leaders. He stayed [...]

By Turfdom | February 4, 2023

Buzz of New York (IRE): Won’t be Beat with Simliar Next Time Out

Five year old mare for Phil D’Amato tried the 2nd allowance condition on Friday at 9 furlongs on the lawn. Off at 5/2 under leading rider Hernandez, she sat fifth down the back side in this field of 7. J.J. got her in tight between horses at the 3/8 and she had to check sharply, [...]

By Turfdom | February 3, 2023

Geaux Rocket Ride: Uncle Mo Mare Bred to be Any Kind

Three year old colt for Richard Mandella made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 6/1 with the slumping Flavien Prat, he made every pole a winning one drawing off by four at the wire after fractions of 22 flat and 44.62. He shut the [...]

By Turfdom | January 29, 2023

Honey Jar: Blazing Early Fractions Tired but Found Another Gear to Hold for 2nd

Five year old mare for Mike McCarthy tried two turns for the 1st time in her 7 race career on Saturday in a 1st allowance condition event at a mile on the lawn. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she set blazing fractions of 22.52 and 45.49 for the half and opened up [...]

By Turfdom | January 28, 2023

Denim in Gold: Led From 1 Hole and Cruised Home To Win by 2 and Bred to Go Long Also

Four year old filly for Adam Kitchingman made a rider switch on Saturday in her 3rd career start and it made all the difference in breaking her maiden at ¾ on the turf. Off at 7/2 in this special weight event, Maldonado took this filly right to the front from the one hole, opened up [...]

By Turfdom | January 28, 2023

Pride of the Nile: Broke a Step Slow But Came Up 1/2 Length Short To Gallop Past Winner After Wire

Three year old filly for Doug O’Neill tried the Grade 3 Las Virgenes stakes on Saturday at a mile on the main track for soph fillies. Off at 7/2 in a field of six, she broke a step slow under J.J. and was 4th into the clubhouse turn. She stayed in 4th down the back [...]

By Turfdom | January 28, 2023

Admiralty Place (GB): Finished well to get 2nd While No Threat to Wire to Wire Winner

Five year old gelding for Mike McCarthy made his 1st start since July and just his 2nd in this country in Friday’s 1st, a maiden special weight at a mile on the turf for older runners. Off at 5/1 in a field of 9, he was pretty much void of any speed and was 8 [...]

By Turfdom | January 27, 2023

Kiss My Kat: Solid Works but Broke Last at Start and Used Up Early to Tire Late Tough To Beat If Races Back to This Level

By Turfdom | January 22, 2023

Lottery Pick: Rallied to Lead but Nailed Late to Lose by a Half While 3rd Was 5 Lenghts Back

Four year old gelding for Peter Eurton made just his 2nd start in the last 12 months on Saturday in a maiden claimer with a tag of $50K at a mile on the turf. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9 under Prat, he was in a good tracking position down the back side, [...]

By Turfdom | January 21, 2023

Foolish: 2nd in Much Needed Race Where 3rd Place was 6 Lengths Back

Three year old filly debut runner for Tim Yakteen, was entered for a $62,500 claiming tag on Friday at five and a half on the turf. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, she broke OK under Prat and was about five off the lead down the back side. She put in a huge [...]

By Turfdom | January 20, 2023

Tom’s X S: Poor Start With 5 Wide Trip To Finish With a Win

Four year old gelding for James Cassidy made start #2 on Friday after an impressive debut 7 weeks ago. Off at 5/2 in this maiden special weight for Cal breds at ¾ on the main, he missed the start completely under Smith and spotted the field four lengths rather quickly. Breaking from the two hole, [...]

By Turfdom | January 20, 2023

Unwritten Code: Battled on the Front End While Putting Them Away at the Final Turn

Four year old filly for Jorge Periban is razor sharp right now and was shooting for her third consecutive win on Friday when entered for $25,000 in a turf race at five and a half furlongs. This speed ball had stopped in all three previous tries on the lawn, but today she battled on the [...]

By Turfdom | January 20, 2023

Worcester: Strong Close With Fine Effort Soon to Take Winners Circle

Three year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 in the opener on Sunday at six and a half on the main for maiden special weights. Off at 8/1 in a field of 7, he broke alertly under J.J. and sat third down the back side three lengths off the pace. J.J. put him [...]

By Turfdom | January 15, 2023

Anarchist: Tight Down Inside Yet Only Beaten By a Half and Bred For 2 Turns

Four year old colt for Doug O’Neill, who had not been to the post since July of last year at Ellis Park, tried the first allowance condition on Sunday at six and a half on the main. Off at 9/2 in a field of six after two late scratches, he broke OK under Vasquez and [...]

By Turfdom | January 15, 2023

Runninwiththeboyz: Collared the Favorite Late to Win Going Away

Four year old filly for Jeff Mullins made our Horses to Watch list once again with a strong performance on Friday, in a starter allowance race, non winners twice at five and a half on the turf. Off at 4/1 in a 10 horse field, she broke well under Hector Berrios and quickly was taken [...]

By Turfdom | January 13, 2023

Mecklenburg (IRE): Front Runner With Bad Start Costing Him a Chance and Can Rebound

Six year old gelding for Jeff Mullins made the third start off an 11 month break in the finale on Sunday in a 2nd allowance condition at 9 furlongs on the turf. Off at 5/1 in a field of 8, he stumbled badly at the start under Ricky Gonzalez, was away dead last and spotted [...]

By Turfdom | January 8, 2023

Leyas Candy: Impressive Race for Son of Danzing Candy to Win By 7 Under Hand

Four year old colt for Mark Glatt tried the 1st allowance condition for Cal breds on Saturday at a mile on the main track. Bet down to the 9/5 choice in his 2nd attempt to get two turns, he passed the test nicely as J.J. came from just off the pace early, went to the [...]

By Turfdom | January 7, 2023

Big City Lights: Bumped at the Start and Dug in Gamely Can Go Short or Long

Four year old colt for Richard Mandella tried something new in the opener on Saturday, the Cal Cup Sprint at ¾ on the main. Off at 7/2 in a field of just six, he was bumped around at the start and for the first time in his six race career, he couldn’t make the lead. [...]

By Turfdom | January 7, 2023

Sassy Nature: Daughter of Straight Fire won by 8 While Hand Ridden the Final Furlong

Newly turned three year old filly for Luis Mendez made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight Cal Bred event at ¾ on the main. Bet down late to 2/1 and the 2nd choice in the wagering, she zipped right to the front in this field, even with the blinkers off, and quickly [...]

By Turfdom | January 7, 2023

Harlocap: Early Trouble But Huge Performance for Solid Barn with Young Horses

Newly turned three year old colt for Bob Baffert had a ton of trouble in Monday’s 9th, a mile race on the main track for sophomore maiden special weights. Off at 5/2 in a field of 9, he broke running from the 4 slot under Johnny V. and tried to make the lead into the [...]

By Turfdom | January 2, 2023

Manorelli: Took Worst of Speed Duel and Beat by 1 at Wire

Three year old filly for Luis Mendez ran her heart out in the Grade 3 Las Flores on Saturday at ¾ on the main. Off at 25/1 under Maldonado, she broke running and set quick splits of 21.97 and 44.26 for the half, all the while being down on the inside and taking the worst [...]

By Turfdom | December 31, 2022

Johannes: Put Other Speed Away While Opening by 5 on The Field

Two year old colt for Tim Yakteen tried the turf for the first time in his 4th career start in a maiden special weight at ¾ on Saturday. Off at 7/2 from a morning line of 6/1 in an 11 horse field, he was bumped at the start but was quickly among the leaders under [...]

By Turfdom | December 31, 2022

Ancient Peace: Turfdom’s Best Bet Had a Late Run to Win By 4

Two year old filly for Graham Motion made start #2 in Friday’s opener and got a lot of play early, bet down to 3/1 off a morning line of 6/1. Under J.J. she came out running from the two hole in this field of nine at a mile over the turf course in this maiden [...]

By Turfdom | December 30, 2022

San Anton (IRE): Huge Kick to Reach Contention Will Be Tough To Beat With This Type Next Out

Two year old colt for Phil D’Amato made his U.S. debut on Friday in a maiden special weight at a mile on the grass. Off at 5/2 in a field of 11, he raced unhurried down the back stretch and was about 8 lengths off the solo leader. Prat, who was 0/15 at this meet [...]

By Turfdom | December 30, 2022

Sonoran: Responsive Son of Curlin is Bred to Go Long

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made his debut on Monday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 5/1 in an 8 horse field, he broke running under Johnny V. and then was taken back a bit and sat 3 lengths off the leaders down the back side. [...]

By Turfdom | December 26, 2022

Horses to Watch: Sumter Needs More Ground

Del Mar – December 6, 2022 By Turfdom TIME TO PARTY (November 27) Three year old gelding for George Papaprodromou was in for a starter allowance race on the 27th, a non winners of three lifetime at a mile on the turf. Off at 2/1 in a field of 11, he was content to lag [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Spun Intended Means Business

Del Mar – November 29, 2022 By Turfdom DOINITTHEHARDWAY (November 25) Two year old Street Sense filly for Bob Baffert made her first try going two turns in Friday’s second, a mile main track affair for maiden special weights. Off at the 2nd choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a six horse field, she [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Ransomware to the Rescue

Santa Anita Park – October 25, 2022 By Turfdom MISS FIA (October 21) Six year old mare for Dave Hofmans, away from the races since March, returned in a $40,000 claimer in Friday’s opener at ¾ on the turf for older runners. Off at 5/1 in a field of 7, she hopped badly at the [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Faiza Headed to Stakes Ranks

Del Mar – November 15, 2022 By Turfdom SPYCATCHER (November 11) Three year old colt for Mark Glatt is still a maiden but he is all race horse, as he ran a very game third in the Let It Ride stakes on opening day. Off at 6/1 in a field of 9, he made the [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Countess Rosina is Next in Line

Del Mar – November 22, 2022 By Turfdom LUKA GRAZIE (November 18) Two year old gelding for Peter Miller made start #4 in lieu of his diploma in Friday’s opener, a maiden special weight event at a mile on the turf. Off at 6/5 and getting a lot of play late on the board, he [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Earls Rock is Ready to Roll

Santa Anita Park – November 8, 2022 By Turfdom GOOD BOO JOO (November 4) Three year old filly for Jeff Mullins made her fifth career start on Friday in a maiden special weight affair at six and a half on the turf for Cal bred fillies and mares 3 and up. Breaking from the rail [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Horses to Watch: Prince Abama is Ready to Rule

Santa Anita Park – November 1, 2022 By Turfdom TECUMSEH CAROLINE (October 28) Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made start #4 in Friday’s 4th, a sprint on the main track at ¾ of a mile for Cal bred sophomore fillies. Breaking from the rail under leading rider Vasquez, she got away in order [...]

By Jarrod Horak | December 24, 2022

Game Time: Best on Turf With Bright Future in the Stakes

Two year old colt for John Sadler tried the Grade 3 Cecil B. DeMille stakes on Sunday at a mile on the grass. Off at 9/1 in a field of 8 and coming off a maiden win, he made the running right from the start under Rispoli and battled through a quick opening quarter in [...]

By Turfdom | December 4, 2022

Sumter: Best at a Mile While Prat Fits Him Well

Three year old colt for Richard Mandella tried the Stormy Liberal stakes on Saturday at 5/8 on the turf for 3 and up. Off at 4/1 in an 8 horse field, he didn’t show much speed under Prat and was actually last at the half mile pole. Coming out of the 10 hole, he was [...]

By Turfdom | December 3, 2022

Wudi: Won The Battle But Lost The War

Two year old filly for Bob Baffert made her debut in Friday’s opener, a maiden special weight event at six and a half on the main. Off at 9/5 in a field of six, she made the running from the get go with splits of 22.47 and 45.40 for the half. However, she was pressed [...]

By Turfdom | December 2, 2022

Bajan Bashert: Battled But Came Up Short for Underrated Barn

Two year old filly for Steve Miyadi made her debut on Friday in a Cal bred maiden special weight event at ¾ on the main. Off at 15/1 in a field of 10, she broke a bit slow under J.J. and was a good 9 lengths back down the back side. She started to pick [...]

By Turfdom | December 2, 2022

Time to Party: Eye Catching Move Past 8 in 2 Furlongs

Three year old gelding for George Papaprodromou was in for a starter allowance race on the 27th, a non winners of three lifetime at a mile on the turf. Off at 2/1 in a field of 11, he was content to lag early and was well back of the leaders down the back side by [...]

By Turfdom | November 27, 2022

Spun Intended: Ready For Stakes and Possible Future Star

Two year old colt for Mark Glatt was in on Saturday for career start #2 in a maiden special weight affair at six and a half on the main. Bet down to 4/5 off his good second in his debut, this rocket ship for Glatt made that look extra good as he sailed on home [...]

By Turfdom | November 26, 2022

Savile Row: Good Enough Here On a Fair Track

Four year old colt for Tim Yakteen was entered in the first allowance condition on Saturday at ¾ on the main. Off at 11/1 in a field of 8, he broke awkwardly away from the gate and quickly spotted the field four lengths. He was sixth down the back side racing about 4 to 5 [...]

By Turfdom | November 26, 2022

Tony Ann: Turf Only and Can Come Right Back Up

Four year old filly for Phil D’Amato, who had been away from the races since March, was in on Saturday for the 3rd allowance condition at 5/8 on the turf, 3 and up. Off at 7/2 in just a five horse field, she broke OK under Berrios and laid 3rd down the back side just [...]

By Turfdom | November 26, 2022

Doinitthehardway: Filly Won’t Be Beat Next Time Out

Two year old Street Sense filly for Bob Baffert made her first try going two turns in Friday’s second, a mile main track affair for maiden special weights. Off at the 2nd choice in the wagering at 5/2 in a six horse field, she was hustled away from the gate by J.J. and dueled with [...]

By Turfdom | November 25, 2022

Mr Fisk: Improved a Ton With Stretch Out

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made start #2 and 1st around two turns on Friday in a maiden special weight at one mile on the main. Off at 18/1 off a poor debut in this field of 9, he broke OK under J.J. and was fifth down the back side but just 3 [...]

By Turfdom | November 25, 2022

Look For These 5 Horses That Can Come Back Stronger During the Fall Del Mar Meet

GOOD BOO JOO (November 4) Three year old filly for Jeff Mullins made her fifth career start on Friday in a maiden special weight affair at six and a half on the turf for Cal bred fillies and mares 3 and up. Breaking from the rail in a field of 7 and off as the [...]

By Turfdom | November 7, 2022

5 key horses to keep an eye on in their next starts

MISS FIA (October 21) Six year old mare for Dave Hofmans, away from the races since March, returned in a $40,000 claimer in Friday’s opener at ¾ on the turf for older runners. Off at 5/1 in a field of 7, she hopped badly at the start, was away last, and was a good dozen [...]