Monthly Archives: January 2010

It’s no surprise that owner Jerry Moss would come out in support of his trainer, John Shirreffs, for a 2009 Eclipse Award. Shirreffs trains many of Moss’ horses, the most notable of course being Horse of the Year contender Zenyatta. … Continue reading →

Sometimes as a horse player, you look at a card and it just has a certain feel to it. It might not be the best lineup of horses, and for some players it may look like eight wide-open races, but … Continue reading →

David Flores, who will turn 42 on Feb. 5, has parted ways with Ron Anderson and reached an agreement with longtime agent Craig O’Bryan to book his mounts, according to sources. Flores and Anderson hooked up during the Del Mar … Continue reading →

I was really happy to see that Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra were the only two horses to receive Horse of the Year votes when the NTRA announced the finalists for the 2009 Eclipse Awards, which will be handed out Monday … Continue reading →

The three finalists for each of the Eclipse Award categories are scheduled to be announced sometime Wednesday. We’ll post them when they become available. Remember, the Eclipse Awards ceremony, including the much-anticipated crowning of Horse of the Year, is scheduled … Continue reading →

Co-owner Steve Kenly told drf.com this morning that the 9-year-old gelding Lava Man, the richest claimer in racing history, will be retired again following his last-place finish in the San Gabriel Handicap at Santa Anita on Dec. 27. So much … Continue reading →

The deadline for online voting was noon, PDT, Monday. Here is how I filled out my ballot in the key divisions, with a quick explanation why: Top 2-Year-Old Male: Lookin At Lucky This was one of the easier selections for … Continue reading →