Monthly Archives: February 2009

Lost two photo finishes Friday and finished second at 16-1. The racing gods are just not with us so far this meet. Today’s a key day. We’re slipping dangerously close to the end of our bankroll, but then Congress knows … Continue reading →

There will be a pick-six carryover of $102,703 for today’s 10-race card at Santa Anita, with the pick six encompassing races five through 10. A host of long shots on the Free Fridays program caused the carryover, including Remus ($27.40) … Continue reading →

Well, they just ran the second race today at Santa Anita and Rail Trip was the easiest of winners, galloping along through moderate splits to beat third-level allowance company. He ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.11 and jockey Jose … Continue reading →

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20 3rd — $20 to win on Questing 4th — $20 to win on Idaho Joe 5th — $5 exacta box coupling Boehle, Crazy Tricia and Melody Makin; $20 to win on Boehle 8th — $20 to win … Continue reading →

To quote Tommy Lasorda again, I couldn’t hit water right now if I fell out of a boat. My long shots are not hitting and my chalk plays are running up the track. How bout it, folks .. how bout … Continue reading →

Veteran trainer Bruce Headley, who has one of the best eyes in the business when it comes to picking out young horses at sales, has a two-filly entry in today’s sixth race at Santa Anita — Stash and Supermodel. Both … Continue reading →

Rail Trip, one of the most talked-about lightly raced horses in years at Santa Anita, will skip Saturday’s $150,000 San Carlos Handicap and run next in a third-level allowance race on Friday. After that, trainer Ron Ellis is not quite … Continue reading →

Frank Stronach, founder and chairman of Santa Anita parent company Magna Entertainment Corp., was in town over the weekend and involved in high-level meetings that could mean that the track is close to being sold. It’s no secret that Magna … Continue reading →

A couple of days ago we blogged about the number of talented fillies we have this year, including Zenyatta, Cocoa Belle, Life Is Sweet and Stardom Bound. Well, we can now add the name Evita Argentina to the list after … Continue reading →

Very tough meeting so far. But I’d be interested to know how some of you are doing? Has it been a successful meet for you so far, or is the synthetic track throwing you for a loss? MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 … Continue reading →