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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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