Monthly Archives: March 2008

Well, the best-laid plans of mice and men. Our three best long shots of the day Saturday — Hot Grip, America’s Starlett and I’ll Prey for You — all ran out, but I’ll Prey for You was right there for … Continue reading →

Heading out to The Great Race Place today, on what appears to be a gorgeous day? Well, I happen to believe Santa Anita is offering a better deal today than any savings rate you’re gonna get at Bank of America … Continue reading →

It seems like we just started this winter-spring meet at Santa Anita, but with the start of the race week today, there are only seven more weeks to go. It’s not the greatest of cards today, but one that offers … Continue reading →

It seems like we just started this winter-spring meet at Santa Anita, but with the start of the race week today, there are only seven more weeks to go. It’s not the greatest of cards today, but one that offers … Continue reading →

Track management has not done a good job of getting the word out about whether they’re racing Wednesdays or not. I mean, you’re going to get small turnouts on days when people aren’t sure if you’re racing.

Heatseeker was a deserving winner of the Santa Anita Handicap, sitting fourth much of the way and then holding off a late-charging Go Between in the final eighth of a mile. And what a perfect ride by Rafael Bejarano, who … Continue reading →

You could do a lot worse than to play 2007 Santa Anita Derby winner Tiago in today’s $1 million Santa Anita Handicap. The half-brother to 2005 Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo is coming up to the race perfectly for trainer John … Continue reading →