Tag Archives: Victor Espinoza

Into Midnight: Ran Winning Race in His Debut and 4 Back to 3rd

Two year old colt for Bob Baffert made his debut on Saturday and drew the rail in this maiden special weight at five and a half on the main. Off at 12/1 in a field of 10, he broke a step slow and a bit awkwardly and was away in fifth, but quickly came up […]

Princess Midnight: Was Best Today In First Start On Turf

Four year old Runhappy filly for Carla Gaines, coming off a 15 month layoff, was in for a maiden special weight event for older fillies and mares in Sunday’s opener at ¾ on the green. Off at 8/1 in a field of 7 under J.J., she broke OK from the 2 hole and the rider […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]