Tag Archives: Diego Herrera

Sevak: Will Improve with Longer Sprints at Santa Anita

Two year old gelding for Jorge Periban tried the turf for the 2nd time in his brief career in Sunday’s opener at 5/8 for the 1st allowance condition for Cal breds. Off at 7/1 in a field of 7, he was pretty much void of any early speed, was away last though breaking cleanly, and […]

Upcoming Race: Santa Anita December 28, 2024 Ryan’s Girl: Improved Dramatically With Blinkers At Should Graduate Soon

Two year old filly for George Papaprodromou made start #2 on Sunday in a Cal bred maiden claimer at five and a half on the main with a tag of $50,000. Off at 11/1 and adding the blinkers, she broke running under Diego Herrera and fought for the lead down the back side with the […]

Maximus: Worked Quick Coming Into This Race and Showed Quickly That He’s a Runner

Two year old colt for Cesar DeAlba made his debut on Sunday at a six furlong sprint on the main for maiden special weights. There was an optional claiming price of $62,500 but none of the 9 runners were in for the tag. Off at 7/2 in a field of 9, he broke running under […]

Rostovsky: Dream Trip Splitting Horses at the 1/8 but Lost By a Bob

I’ve always likes this three year old gelding for Mark Glatt, who has yet to break his maiden in four trips to the post. That 4th attempt came in the finale on Sunday, a maiden special weight event at 9 furlongs on the turf, 3 and up. Glatt took the blinkers off this son of […]

Seismic Spirit (IRE): Finished 6 But Only Beaten Three At Wire

Four year old gelding for Peter Miller dropped in for a $32,000 claiming price on Saturday at 5/8 on the turf, 3 and up. Off at 9/2 in a field of six, he was making a winning move at the top of the lane when his stable mate lugged in due to left handed whipping, […]

Rostovsky: Son of Liam’s Map is a Runner Who Will Adore 2 Turns

Three year old gelding for Mark Glatt made his debut on Friday in a maiden special eight event at ¾ on the turf. Off at 17/1 in a field of 8 runners 3 and up, he missed the start completely, was away last, and was quickly 8 lengths back of the field. Herrera slowly got […]

Upcoming Race: Santa Anita December 26, 2024 Curlin’s Kaos: Strong Visually Impressive Turf of Foot

Three year old gelding for Tony Garcia tried two turns for the first time in his career on Saturday in a maiden special weight affair at a mile on the turf for sophomores. Bet down very late to the 2/1 co-favorite in a field of 9, he checked early right after the break, then was […]

Happyasaclam (IRE): Watch For Her In Opening Week At Santa Anita

Three year old filly for Simon Callaghan made her third start off a layoff in Saturday’s opener, a mile on the turf for maiden claimers with a tag of $50K. Off at 10/1 in a field of 7, she broke well from the rail slot under Diego Herrera, but then was quickly covered up and […]

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 […]

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 […]