This horse racing video features analysis of the BC Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita on 11-3-23.
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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Breeders' Cup 2023: Top 3 Trainers to Watch
By Jarrod Horak
The horses are obviously the star of the show, but Breeders’ Cup trainers are a big part of the story. In this report, I will take a look at three trainers to keep an eye on for both Breeders’ Cup days at Santa Anita Park on November 3-4, 2023.
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Breeders’ Cup Trainers to Watch
Charles Appleby is the first name on the Breeders’ Cup trainers to watch list, and he is a remarkable 9-for-18 in the Breeders’ Cup. All nine won on turf. Six of his winners were bred in Ireland, and the other three were bred in Great Britain. He won the BC Juvenile Turf three times (Outstrip, Line of Duty, Modern Games). He saddled the BC Mile winner in 2021 and 2022 (Space Blues, Modern Games). In 2021 and 2022, he saddled BC Turf winners Yibir and Rebel’s Romance. He captured the BC Filly & Mare Turf in 2017 with Wuheida, and the BC Juvenile Turf Sprint in 2022 with Mischief Magic. He figures to bring some live runners to Santa Anita for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup including Master of the Seas (BC Mile).
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 2023 Preview
By Jarrod Horak
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies dates all the way back to the first Breeders’ Cup at Hollywood Park in 1984. The 2023 renewal will be held at Santa Anita Park on Friday, Nov. 3, and they will be traveling 1 1/16 miles on the main track.
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Recent Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Results
Wonder Wheel rallied from the back of the pack to win this race in 2022 for Tyler Gaffalione and Mark Casse. She paid $15 and was exiting a front running victory in the Grade 1 Alcibiades.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Breeders’ Cup 2023: 5 Horses to Watch
By Jarrod Horak
We still have a bit more than five weeks to go before the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 3-4. Some horses will train up to the Cup, and others will have their final preps early next month. Let’s take an early gander at five Breeders’ Cup horses to watch.
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1 – Geaux Rocket Ride – Richard Mandella knows how to get a horse to peak in the Breeders’ Cup, and this lightly raced sophomore appears primed to run a big race in the Classic. He won his sprint bow at Santa Anita in January and followed that up with a place finish in the San Felipe (G2). He got sick and missed the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, and returned with a nice victory in the Affirmed on June 4. He shipped to Monmouth Park and stalked and scored in the Grade 1 Haskell, and stalked the pace and missed by a neck in the Pacific Classic (G1) on Sept. 2. His tactical speed should serve him well in the BC Classic on Nov. 4.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile 2019 Video Preview Featuring Omaha Beach
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Saturday, April 20, 2019
Kentucky Derby 2019 Blog: Mike Smith to Ride Derby Favorite Omaha Beach at Churchill Downs
All of the Kentucky Derby 2019 points races have been run and now were are counting down to the first Saturday in May. Omaha Beach won the final prep at Oaklawn Park in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and is your likely favorite on the first Saturday in May.
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Kentucky Derby 2019 Points Race Recaps
Lexington Stakes (G3) Recap (4-13-19) - Winner: Owendale ($27.40)
Owendale made a wide, sweeping move from off the pace and took down top honors by a bit less than two lengths. He was an early season Derby buzz horse after a fast allowance route win at Fair Grounds in January. He failed his first points test in the Risen Star (G2), and bounced back with a nice victory in this event. He picked up 20 Derby points but that is not nearly enough to make the field. He figures to target the Preakness Stakes (G1) and clearly has some talent. The Lexington Stakes (G3) was basically a win and you’re in for Anothertwsitafate, and he fell a length and three-quarters short in a solid place finish. In his start prior to the Lexington, he switched to dirt, stalked the pace, and surged in the lane to miss by a neck in the Sunland Derby (G3). In those two races, he was a bit uncomfortable chasing the pace in and amongst horses, but he fought hard throughout both times despite less than ideal circumstances. I think he is best setting the pace or stalking outside and in the clear, and he is currently on the outside looking in at #23 on the Derby points list. Earlier this winter, he was excellent in the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on all-weather footing, and that victory earned him an automatic berth in the Preakness Stakes (G1). The $360k son of Scat Daddy needs a few defections to get into the Derby, and the best thing for him might be missing that race and waiting for the Preakness. The Derby would be his third start in six weeks. If he waits for the Preakness, he would have five weeks between races, and he is talented enough to make some noise in Baltimore. Sueno was also on the points bubble and needed a win here, but all he could manage was a clear place finish. The Keith Desormeaux trainee is consistent but a cut or two below the top 3-year-olds. Knicks Go attended the pace and finished 4th, and was followed by Shang, Roiland, Harvey Wallbanger, Zenden, Hawaiian Noises, and Chase the Ghost.
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Kentucky Derby 2019 Points Race Recaps
Lexington Stakes (G3) Recap (4-13-19) - Winner: Owendale ($27.40)
Owendale made a wide, sweeping move from off the pace and took down top honors by a bit less than two lengths. He was an early season Derby buzz horse after a fast allowance route win at Fair Grounds in January. He failed his first points test in the Risen Star (G2), and bounced back with a nice victory in this event. He picked up 20 Derby points but that is not nearly enough to make the field. He figures to target the Preakness Stakes (G1) and clearly has some talent. The Lexington Stakes (G3) was basically a win and you’re in for Anothertwsitafate, and he fell a length and three-quarters short in a solid place finish. In his start prior to the Lexington, he switched to dirt, stalked the pace, and surged in the lane to miss by a neck in the Sunland Derby (G3). In those two races, he was a bit uncomfortable chasing the pace in and amongst horses, but he fought hard throughout both times despite less than ideal circumstances. I think he is best setting the pace or stalking outside and in the clear, and he is currently on the outside looking in at #23 on the Derby points list. Earlier this winter, he was excellent in the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields on all-weather footing, and that victory earned him an automatic berth in the Preakness Stakes (G1). The $360k son of Scat Daddy needs a few defections to get into the Derby, and the best thing for him might be missing that race and waiting for the Preakness. The Derby would be his third start in six weeks. If he waits for the Preakness, he would have five weeks between races, and he is talented enough to make some noise in Baltimore. Sueno was also on the points bubble and needed a win here, but all he could manage was a clear place finish. The Keith Desormeaux trainee is consistent but a cut or two below the top 3-year-olds. Knicks Go attended the pace and finished 4th, and was followed by Shang, Roiland, Harvey Wallbanger, Zenden, Hawaiian Noises, and Chase the Ghost.
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Kentucky Derby 2019 Points Race Recap: Derby Favorite Omaha Beach Wins Arkansas Derby
Mud-loving Omaha Beach got the jump on Improbable and won the last big 100 point Kentucky Derby 2019 prep race by a length. That is the second time that he shipped to Oaklawn Park and took down a Bob Baffert runner. Last month, he nipped Game Winner by a nose in the second division of the Rebel Stakes (G2).
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Kentucky Derby 2019 Prep Races: Omaha Beach Upsets Game Winner in Rebel Stakes
Kentucky Derby 2019 favorite Game Winner got in a real tussle with fellow California shipper Omaha Beach and fell a nose short in his 3-year-old bow in the second division of the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, March 16.
Omaha Beach was considered an underachiever after losing as the favorite in his first four races, but all of that changed following a runaway maiden win in the slop Feb. 2. He made his stakes debut a winning one on Saturday and must now be considered a serious Kentucky Derby contender.
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Rebel Stakes (Division 2) Recap from Oaklawn Park (3-16-19)
1st - Omaha Beach - Mike Smith used the consistent colt's early-pressing speed to perfection in this spot. After tracking the pace early, he went after longshot pacesetter Market King after a half-mile, and getting the jump on the returning 2-year-old champion made all the difference in the world. Richard Mandella's improving runner has really turned the corner in his last two starts.
2nd - Game Winner - Did not lose much in defeat. His winter training schedule was interrupted by frequent wet weather in California, and he had to alter plans and run in this race after the San Felipe Stakes was cancelled last weekend. He was more than eight lengths clear of the show finisher and has every right to move forward in his final points race in the Santa Anita Derby on April 6.
3rd - Market King - $550k son of Into Mischief took advantage of the inside post and went straight to the front under John Velazquez. He was no match for the top two but deserves props for holding off late running stakes winner Gunmetal Gray. It is a sure bet that trainer D. Wayne Lukas will run him back in the Arkansas Derby on April 13.
4th - Gunmetal Gray - Could see them all through the far turn and rallied from 10th to finish an okay 4th. He always tries hard but his lack of speed frequently puts him at a big disadvantage.
5th - Jersey Agenda - Chased the pace and was basically done after six panels.
6th - Captain Von Trapp - Made a middle move from post 10 but could not sustain his momentum and weakened in the stretch.
7th - Laughing Fox - Figured to take up an inside stalking position but was pinched back at the start and never got seriously involved.
8th - Parsimony - Chased the pace but was outclassed and retreated in the stretch.
9th - Kaziranga - 110-1 outsider never mounted a serious challenge.
10th - Our Braintrust - Appeared to have distance limitations heading into this event and that was certainly the case. He chased for the opening six furlongs before fading to last. He figures to turn back to sprints in the near future.
Article by Jarrod Horak
You can read all of my Derby blogs on my Kentucky Derby 2019 page, and my annual Triple Crown full card analysis from Churchill Downs, Pimlico Race Course, and Belmont Park will be available on my Runaway Horse Sales page later this spring.
Omaha Beach was considered an underachiever after losing as the favorite in his first four races, but all of that changed following a runaway maiden win in the slop Feb. 2. He made his stakes debut a winning one on Saturday and must now be considered a serious Kentucky Derby contender.
Check out Today's Racing Digest for handicapping products, analysis, and more! Omaha Beach capture above courtesy of Today's Racing Digest.
Rebel Stakes (Division 2) Recap from Oaklawn Park (3-16-19)
1st - Omaha Beach - Mike Smith used the consistent colt's early-pressing speed to perfection in this spot. After tracking the pace early, he went after longshot pacesetter Market King after a half-mile, and getting the jump on the returning 2-year-old champion made all the difference in the world. Richard Mandella's improving runner has really turned the corner in his last two starts.
2nd - Game Winner - Did not lose much in defeat. His winter training schedule was interrupted by frequent wet weather in California, and he had to alter plans and run in this race after the San Felipe Stakes was cancelled last weekend. He was more than eight lengths clear of the show finisher and has every right to move forward in his final points race in the Santa Anita Derby on April 6.
3rd - Market King - $550k son of Into Mischief took advantage of the inside post and went straight to the front under John Velazquez. He was no match for the top two but deserves props for holding off late running stakes winner Gunmetal Gray. It is a sure bet that trainer D. Wayne Lukas will run him back in the Arkansas Derby on April 13.
4th - Gunmetal Gray - Could see them all through the far turn and rallied from 10th to finish an okay 4th. He always tries hard but his lack of speed frequently puts him at a big disadvantage.
5th - Jersey Agenda - Chased the pace and was basically done after six panels.
6th - Captain Von Trapp - Made a middle move from post 10 but could not sustain his momentum and weakened in the stretch.
7th - Laughing Fox - Figured to take up an inside stalking position but was pinched back at the start and never got seriously involved.
8th - Parsimony - Chased the pace but was outclassed and retreated in the stretch.
9th - Kaziranga - 110-1 outsider never mounted a serious challenge.
10th - Our Braintrust - Appeared to have distance limitations heading into this event and that was certainly the case. He chased for the opening six furlongs before fading to last. He figures to turn back to sprints in the near future.
Article by Jarrod Horak
You can read all of my Derby blogs on my Kentucky Derby 2019 page, and my annual Triple Crown full card analysis from Churchill Downs, Pimlico Race Course, and Belmont Park will be available on my Runaway Horse Sales page later this spring.
Friday, June 10, 2016
This Week at Santa Anita Park (June 3-5)
Different week, same result as jockey Flavien Prat continues to hold the hot hand. He is in a real tussle with Rafael Bejarano for leading rider.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 3
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 4.5f, 6f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were downhill stalker and downhill front runner (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong stalker, a flat mile front runner, a downhill closer, and a flat mile stalker.
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato, Richard Mandella, and John Sadler each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 7f, 6f). The winning downhill turf course running styles were two stalkers, a front runner, and a closer (rail at 20 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair.
If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling Santa Anita full cards each weekend at The Runaway Horse. You can check out full card recaps with highlights on our What You Missed page.
I also post free daily tickets from Santa Anita Park at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
Santa Anita Park photos by Stacy Edwards.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 3
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 4.5f, 6f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were downhill stalker and downhill front runner (rail at 20 feet).
Flavien Prat booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong stalker, a flat mile front runner, a downhill closer, and a flat mile stalker.
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato, Richard Mandella, and John Sadler each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8.5f, 7f, 6f). The winning downhill turf course running styles were two stalkers, a front runner, and a closer (rail at 20 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair.
If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling Santa Anita full cards each weekend at The Runaway Horse. You can check out full card recaps with highlights on our What You Missed page.
I also post free daily tickets from Santa Anita Park at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
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