Baffert Becomes the Hunter in Pegasus World Cup (G1)

Santa Anita Pressbox Release —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FLA – While it is the same race and same venue, the circumstances are different this year for trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith in Saturday’s $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park....
Posted On 26 Jan 2018
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Handicapping the $16 Million Pegasus World Cup Invitational

By Rick Francis —- The Grade 1 $16 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational features a full-starting gate of twelve entries and once again showcases a reigning Horse of the Year in Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimney’s Farms Gun Runner; let’s have a look at the starters....
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Keeneland Sales and Racing Represented by Numerous 2017 Champions

By Amy Owens —- Seven champions are alumni of Keeneland sales LEXINGTON, KY (Jan. 26, 2018) – Keeneland congratulates the 2017 champions of Thoroughbred racing announced last night at the 47th Annual Eclipse Awards Ceremony at Gulfstream Park. Seven champions are graduates...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Thursday Was a Day of Firsts

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Thursday Was a Day of Firsts Thursday was a day of firsts at Oaklawn, as several newcomers recorded their first career victories in Hot Springs. Bolitar ($11.80) won the third race for Southern California-based trainer Peter Miller, who saddled two...
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47th Eclipse Awards: Gun Runner named Horse of the Year

TSV Staff —- The complete list of the 47th Annual Eclipse Award winners: Eclipse Award categories: American Horse of the Year: Gun Runner American Champion Two-Year-Old Male Horse: Good Magic American Champion Two-Year-Old Filly: Caledonia Road American Champion...
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COMBACKING MASOCHISTIC & ‘NOW HORSE’ TOUGH SUNDAY HEAD SATURDAY’S CALIFORNIA CUP SPRINT

By Mike Willman —- Masochistic; All photos by Zoe Metz COMBACKING MASOCHISTIC & ‘NOW HORSE’ TOUGH SUNDAY HEAD SATURDAY’S $150,000 DONALD VALPREDO CALIFORNIA CUP SPRINT AT SIX FURLONGS OVER SANTA ANITA MAIN TRACK RACE IS ONE OF FOUR GOLDEN STATE SERIES RACES FOR HORSES...
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden & Mike Willman —- • PLUCKY TOUGH SUNDAY IS CAL CUP DAY HERO • FUTURE BRIGHT FOR APPRENTICE ACE ROMAN • DOC SEVERINSEN HORNS IN ON COHEN SUNDAY • SANTA ANITA JOCKS, HOLY ANGELS PLAY FEB. 1 TALE OF TOUGH SUNDAY MAKES ALEXANDER FEEL GREAT Tough Sunday is the...
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Midnight Disguise earns 10 points toward Kentucky Oaks in Busanda

By Heather Pettinger Midnight Disguise; All photos by Alysse Jacobs OZONE PARK, N.Y. – There was no hiding Midnight Disguise on Thursday at Aqueduct Racetrack as the 3-year-old filly by Midnight Lute came back from an 11-day rest to power home a 4 ¼-length winner in the...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Thursday, January 25, 2018

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Sporting Chance Exits Work Well; Remains on Target for Southwest Grade 1 winner Sporting Chance emerged in good order from Monday’s bullet workout and remains a candidate to make his 3-year-old debut in the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 19, Hall of...
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Fair Grounds Notes: Horses From Maryland Are Clear To Enter Fair Grounds Backside

By Ryan Martin —- HORSES FROM MARYLAND ARE CLEAR TO ENTER FAIR GROUNDS BACKSIDE NEW ORLEANS (January 25, 2018) – Following negative tests for equine herpes virus-1 involving a horse based at Laurel Park, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots have announced that, as of...
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