Monthly Archives: June 2010

Quadruple quadfectas? Pass me the aspirin

Message to Santa Anita owner Frank Stronach, who seems to think these magical quadruple quadfectas he talked about during last week’s California Horse Racing Board meeting at Hollywood Park and the free enterprise he covets will be the cure-all for … Continue reading

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Oak Tree will return to Santa Anita for 2010

Who would have ever thought that thoroughbred owner Mace Siegel, who operates Jay Em Ess Racing Stable with his daughter Samantha, would help broker a deal to keep the Oak Tree meet at Santa Anita in 2010? That’s actually what … Continue reading

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Stronach, CHRB ready for pow wow

How Frank Stronach handles his appearance before the California Horse Racing Board today to talk about his vision for the future of racing in California could go a long way in determining his legacy in the sport. If Stronach sold … Continue reading

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Stats and figures heading into today’s Vanity Handicap

Some facts and figures about today’s Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park, in which Zenyatta will attempt to win a record 17th consecutive race. Citation, Mister Frisky and Cigar failed to win No. 17, but the unbeaten Zenyatta is 1-5 on … Continue reading

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Rachel scores powerful victory in Fleur de Lis

Rachel Alexandra is back, romping to a 10 1/2-length victory in the $214,000 Grade 2 Fleur de Lis Handicap at Churchill Downs against four rivals. She was clocked in 1:48.78 for the 1 1/8 miles over the main track, scoring … Continue reading

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Rachel Alexandra will race next in Fleur de Lis at Churchill Downs

Here is the statement released this morning by Jess Jackson, co-owner of reigning Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra: “Rachel Alexandra continues to turn in strong works; therefore the reigning Horse of the Year will start this Saturday, June 12, … Continue reading

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Big weekend for Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra

We know where the undefeated Zenyatta will be racing this weekend. She’ll be trying to break the record of 16 consecutive victories in unrestricted races that she shares with Citation, Mister Frisky and Cigar when she runs in Sunday’s $250,000 … Continue reading

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Racing numbers continue to decline across the nation

The financial indicators for thoroughbred racing in the United States continue to slump, according to numbers released by Equibase this week. Wagering on races in the U.S. fell 8.27 percent in May compared to May 2009. The size of purses … Continue reading

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