Tag Archives: Philip D’Amato

Public Assembly: D’Amato’s Filly Shines in Spectacular Return; Ready for Stakes Competition at Longer Distances

Four year old filly for Phil D’Amato made her 1st start since October and 1st for D’Amato in Sunday’s finale, a 1st allowance condition at 10 furlongs on the lawn for fillies and mares 4 and up. Off at 7/2 in a field of 11 under Fresu, she broke OK and sat fifth for most […]

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San Luis Rey Stakes 2025 Video Picks

In this horse racing handicapping video, Jarrod Horak analyzes the Grade 3, $100,000 San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita Park on 3-22-25 (race 7). San Luis Rey field: 1 – Wizard of Westwood (6-1), 2 – Megayacht (15-1), 3 – Easter (2-1), 4 – Balladeer (30-1), 5 – Midnight Mammoth (30-1), 6 – Gold […]

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 […]

Santa Ana Stakes 2025 Analysis at Santa Anita

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3, $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes is the 8th race at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, March 15. Eight horses will face the starter and Kathynmarissa is the even money favorite. Santa Ana Analysis #2 Mahina (8-1) almost always finishes in the top three at Santa Anita (10 4-3-2). She stalked […]

Canto Della Terra (IRE): Beat 17 In Ireland and Should Be Stakes Material at So. Cal

Three year filly for Phil D’Amato made her U.S. debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the lawn. Off as the 4 to 5 choice in a field of 8, she broke slowly and quickly spotted the field five lengths. Prat had her near the rail and she was in […]

Maria Tallchief: Broke A Step Slow But Opened at 1/8 Galloping Out Strong Past Finish Wanting 2 Turns

Three year old filly for Phil D’Amato made start #2 on Saturday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the turf for Cal breds. Off at 5/1 in a field of 11, she broke a step slow under Frey and was five back early down the back side. She has some natural speed […]

Vodka With a Twist: Huge Effort While Holding Second Beaten by Four at Wire

Two year old filly for Phil D’Amato tried two turns for the 1st time in her 6 time race career on Friday in the Grade 1 B/C juvenile Fillies at a mile and a sixteenth on the main. Off at 8/1 and bet down from a morning line of 20/1 in a field of 9, […]

Broski (IRE): May Have Been The Best And Should Get The Job Done Next Time Out Upcoming Race: Santa Anita June 15, 2025

Two year old colt for Phil D’Amato, making just his 2nd career start and 1st in the U.S., had a pretty rough trip in the stretch on Thursday in a one mile maiden special weight event. Off at 9/5 in a field of 10 under Prat, he sat fifth on the fence into the clubhouse […]

Shea Brennan: Best Horse In Field But Needs To Learn To Break With Company

Two year old colt for Phil D’Amato broke poorly once again for the 2nd straight start and this time it cost him the money. Off at 3 to 5 in a field of five in the I’m Smokin stakes for Cal bred two year olds at ¾ on the main he broke awkwardly from the […]

Party On Girl (IRE): Late Running Sprinter Who Can Get the Mile

The name of this five year old mare fits my wife perfectly but that’s not the reason she made this listing. Off at 5/1 under leading rider J.J. Hernandez, this mare was in for the 1st allowance condition for fillies and mares 3 and up Saturday at 5/8 on the turf. She was pretty much […]