Monthly Archives: September 2009

Trainer Bob Baffert, who considered using the Ancient Title Stakes on Oct. 11 at Santa Anita’s Oak Tree meet as a final prep for his star sprinter Zensational heading into the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Nov. 7, has called an … Continue reading →

Opening day at Oak Tree and I’m eager to jump back into action after only two days of betting the ponies at Fairplex Park. Here’s my straight plays today: 2nd — Scat Thief 4th — Indy Ride 5th — Dixie … Continue reading →

Track president Joe Harper has maintained for years now that Del Mar is a viable option as the host track for a future Breeders’ Cup. Santa Anita will host the event for a record second consecutive year on Nov. 6-7 … Continue reading →

Many thanks to Nick King, who pointed out that Europeans won 2 of the 8 Breeders’ Cup races that were on Pro-Ride last year and 5 of the 14 overall. There are trainers, most notably men like D. Wayne Lukas … Continue reading →

I don’t agree with Jeremy’s position here, but here’s a Web address for a commentary he did on the Lava Man saga for ESPN.com. Just cut and paste the following address in your Web browser: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/horse/columns/story?columnist=plonk_jeremy&id=4499660

Steve Kenly, one of the three gentlemen who claimed Lava Man for $50,000 at Del Mar in August 2004 and saw him evolve into a seven-time Grade 1 winner, the only horse to win Grade 1 races on turf, dirt … Continue reading →

Daily Racing Form writer Steve Andersen talked with John Shirreffs on Thursday, and Zenyatta’s trainer said it’s entirely possible the unbeaten 5-year-old mare could run a few times next year before heading off to the breeding shed in Kentucky. So … Continue reading →

Kim Lloyd, equine manager of Fairplex Park, was a trainer for more than 25 years before giving it up in August 2002 because of rising workman comp payments. He says he doesn’t think he’d like to go back into the … Continue reading →

* How is Fabulous Strike, a 6-year-old gelding who has won two Grade 2 races this year, ranked three spots higher in the latest NTRA Horse of the Year poll than Zensational, who’s won three Grade 1 races as a … Continue reading →

In a move that could protentially set up a massive pick six pool on the second day of Breeders’ Cup weekend, the Breeders’ Cup announced today that an all Breeders’ Cup pick six will be offered on both days of … Continue reading →