Monthly Archives: July 2009

It was Candy Ride day at Hollywood Park on Saturday, with both Grade 2 stakes races — the $284,000 Swaps and $150,000 A Gleam Handicap — being won by offspring of the 2003 Pacific Classic winner. Misremembered helped trainer Bob … Continue reading →

Here’s who I like tonight, the final Friday night program of the meet at Hollywood Park: 1st — Apache Annie had a wide trip last out, drops a peg to $16,000 and gets the services of talented apprentice Christian Santiago. … Continue reading →

Spend 30 or 45 minutes talking to Dr. Jack Robbins, president and founding director of the Oak Tree Racing Association, and you’ll come away with a ton of stories and memories of what it was like on the backsides of … Continue reading →

Good news for those who enjoyed the premiere season of the docu-drama “Jockeys” — the second season will debut on Aug. 21 with two new riders — two-time Eclipse Award winner Garrett Gomez and Corey Nakatani — joining the original … Continue reading →

The proposed sale of Santa Anita has run into a road block because of the economic climate, according to an industry source who didn’t want to be indentified because he is not authorized to speak on the subject. “I’m hearing … Continue reading →

Wonder why there’s a shortage of race horses in the state? Hmmmm, well, cut and paste the following link to Ray Paulick’s blog. Our “astute” state legislators are the main reason why we’re in the economic mess we’re in, and … Continue reading →

There are still roughly 5 1/2 months left for viable Horse of the Year candidates to strut their stuff and show why they should be voted the most prestigious of the Eclipse Awards. Here’s how we see the race as … Continue reading →

Reader Jim Tierney advised on 7/15 that there are six horses that have won both the Haskell and Travers. Reader BC advised on 7/16 that there are seven horses that have won both stakes. Rachel Alexandra, on the verge of … Continue reading →

Just as we surmised, it was announced about 30 minutes ago through a Jess Jackson press release that Rachel Alexandra will run next in the Haskell Invitational against the males on Aug. 2 at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. We’ll … Continue reading →

Reader Jim Tierney advised on 7/15 that there are six horses that have won both the Haskell and Travers. Reader BC advised on 7/16 that there are seven horses that have won both stakes. Seven horses have won both the … Continue reading →