Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Lecomte Possible for Cool Arrow, Girvin

By Michael Adolphson —- • Lecomte Possible for Cool Arrow, Girvin • Clever Girl a Smart Winner for Cox • Dolphus May Point to Woodchopper • Work Tab LECOMTE POSSIBLE FOR COOL ARROW, GIRVIN Brad Grady’s pair of Joe Sharp-trained promising juvenile colts Cool Arrow and Girvin...
Posted On 18 Dec 2016
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES (FRIDAY DECEMBER 16, 2016)

By Ed Golden —- • MIDNIGHT STORM COULD FACE ARROGATE • LUNAR EXPRESS STEPS UP IN GRADE I LA BREA • WALL CALENDAR AND MORE ON OPENING DAY • POPULAR SHOWVIVOR TO RETURN ON DEC. 26 • CALIFORNIA CHROME SET TO GO TOMORROW • SONGBIRD DUE AT SANTA ANITA NEXT MONTH VERSATILE...
Posted On 17 Dec 2016
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Friday, December 16

By Michael Adolphson —- • Stidham Seeks Return to Form with Secret Someone • Running Mate Getting ‘Bigger and Stronger’ for Jones • Green Mask Needs Perfect Timing in Bonapaw • Proforma Adds a Little Spice to the Sugar Bowl • Fair Grounds to Offer Racing Club • I’m a...
Posted On 17 Dec 2016
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Gulfstream News & Notes: Tormenta de Oro Seeks Another Upset in G3 Rampart

By David Joseph —- Tormenta de Oro Seeks Another Upset in G3 Rampart Awesome Banner eyes the Malibu (G1) at Santa Anita Winter Soiree Saturday in Ten Palms HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – On an afternoon when favorites won five of the nine Claiming Crown races, Tormenta de Oro...
Posted On 17 Dec 2016
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DE LA CRUZ JOCKEY OF MONTH; MORALES 3-FOR-3; ALLEN WINS THREE, TOO

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – The day-to-day nature of a jockey’s profession makes setting long-term goals tricky. But after riding 202 winners in 2013, Fernando De La Cruz possessed a solid understanding of the determination and focus needed to get to that level. De La...
Posted On 17 Dec 2016
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —-  BAFFERT IN PRIME TIME AT SANTA ANITA AGAIN  RACING MOURNS PASSING OF GARRETT GOMEZ  STEVENS TO HAVE HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY  BEHOLDER HAPPY, AWAITS SERVICE TO UNCLE MO  $1 MILLION LATE PICK 4 GUARANTEE OPENING DAY Bob Baffert; SA File Photo BAFFERT HAS...
Posted On 16 Dec 2016
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Thursday, December 15

By Michael Adolphson —- • Taleoftheprincess’s Tenacity Giving Lovell Confidence • Chocolate Ride Primed for 2016-17 Seasonal Bow • Hogy Leads Potent Becker One-Two Punch • High Hopes Remain for Dazzling Gem • Work Tab TALEOFTHEPRINCESS’S TENACITY GIVING LOVELL CONFIDENCE In...
Posted On 16 Dec 2016
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Gulfstream: Neolithic Stamps Himself as Pegasus World Cup Candidate

By David Joseph —- Neolithic Stamps Himself as Pegasus World Cup Candidate X Y Jet works toward Mr. Prospector (G3) Juan Leyva Rides Three into Winner’s Circle Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Carryover Jackpot at $43,578 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Starlight Racing’s Neolithic put himself...
Posted On 15 Dec 2016
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SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES

By Ed Golden —- • CLASSIC WINNER ARROGATE DRILLS FOR 2017 DEBUT • LANGUAGE BARRIER NO PROBLEM FOR GARY STUTE • SANTA ANITA WINTER MEET STARTS MONDAY, DEC. 26 • CHROME’S FAREWELL CALIFORNIA RACE SATURDAY Arrogate; Zoe Metz/Clockers Corner ARROGATE COULD RUN IN SAN PASQUAL...
Posted On 15 Dec 2016
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Fair Grounds Barn Notes: Saint’s Fan Pointing to Lecomte

By Michael Adolphson —- • Mena Pulls Clear in Competitive Jockey Race • Catalano Fillies Highlight Work Tab SAINT’S FAN POINTING TO LECOMTE Amid all the buzz of Louisiana-bred greats Sunbean and String King running — and ultimately falling short — in their respective...
Posted On 12 Dec 2016
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