The seemingly endless wet weather pattern took a hike and it was sunny and dry for the entire live racing week.
Thursday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: Jan 26
Fast main track and no turf races carded. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 8f).
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Richard Baltas saddled two winners.
Friday SANTA ANITA PARK Recap: Jan 27
Fast main track and no turf races carded. One wire-to-wire winner at 8.5 furlongs on dirt.
Santiago Gonzalez booted home the late double. Mark Glatt saddled two winners.
You can read the rest of my Santa Anita Park Report at The Runaway Horse...
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Friday, February 3, 2017
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Del Mar's Pacific Classic 2016 video preview featuring California Chrome, Beholder, and Dortmund
In case you missed it at The Runaway Horse, here is my Del Mar week 5 recap + Pacific Classic video preview.
Wednesday, August 10
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 6f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at five furlongs, a front runner at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and and a stalker at 8.5f (rail at 30 feet).
Kent Desormeaux, Santiago Gonzalez, and Flavien Prat each booted home a pair.
Thursday, August 11
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and and a stalker at five furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair on turf. Mike Puype saddled two winners at one mile on dirt.
Friday, August 12
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at one mile, a stalker at one mile, and a patient runner at five furlongs (rail at 12 feet).
Norberto Arroyo Jr. booted home a pair.
Why Two stalked, pounced, and kicked away to win the Green Flash Handcap by a length and a half for Arroya/Machowsky. My top choice Richard's Boy was 2nd and 55-1 outsider Horse Laugh was up for the show.
Saturday, August 13
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 8.5f, a closer at 8.5f, and patient runner at eleven furlongs, and a front runner at nine furlongs (rail at 12 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez guided home four winners. Rafael Bejarano rode three winners and Tyler Baze booted home a pair.
Baffert first timer Big Gray Rocket took a ton of money in the 7th race but blew the break and ended up 2nd behind 14-1 LA-bred debut winner Superior Status (Baze/Mullins). One race later, Baffert the prize he really wanted when Klimt easily captured the G2 Best Pal Stakes over Big League and Thirstforlife.
Sunday, August 14
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners at 5.5 furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at five furlongs, a stalker at one mile, a front runner at one mile, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 12 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Bob Baffert was at in again on Sunday with smart debut 2-year-old filly winner American Gal. Fellow first timer Partyinthepaddock was clearly second best and another Baffert firster Facts of Life was along for the show.
My Sunday Best Bet Majestic Heat did not have an easy go of it but she did hold on by a nose from the outside post in the Solana Beach Handicap. 14-1 longshot Tiz a Kiss just missed and second betting choice Singing Kitty checked in 3rd.
Pacific Classic Video Analysis
This is the race we have been waiting for! Defending champion Beholder will take on California Chrome and Dortmund in what figures to be an outstanding renewal of the Pacific Classic. The supporting stakes on Saturday are the G2 Del Mar Handicap and G1 Del Mar Oaks.
The G2 Del Mar Mile on Sunday, Aug 21 wraps up the biggest graded stakes weekend of the meet.
Wednesday, August 10
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 6f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at five furlongs, a front runner at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and and a stalker at 8.5f (rail at 30 feet).
Kent Desormeaux, Santiago Gonzalez, and Flavien Prat each booted home a pair.
Thursday, August 11
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a patient runner at one mile, and and a stalker at five furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair on turf. Mike Puype saddled two winners at one mile on dirt.
Friday, August 12
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at one mile, a stalker at one mile, and a patient runner at five furlongs (rail at 12 feet).
Norberto Arroyo Jr. booted home a pair.
Why Two stalked, pounced, and kicked away to win the Green Flash Handcap by a length and a half for Arroya/Machowsky. My top choice Richard's Boy was 2nd and 55-1 outsider Horse Laugh was up for the show.
Saturday, August 13
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at 8.5f, a closer at 8.5f, and patient runner at eleven furlongs, and a front runner at nine furlongs (rail at 12 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez guided home four winners. Rafael Bejarano rode three winners and Tyler Baze booted home a pair.
Baffert first timer Big Gray Rocket took a ton of money in the 7th race but blew the break and ended up 2nd behind 14-1 LA-bred debut winner Superior Status (Baze/Mullins). One race later, Baffert the prize he really wanted when Klimt easily captured the G2 Best Pal Stakes over Big League and Thirstforlife.
Sunday, August 14
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners at 5.5 furlongs on dirt. The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at five furlongs, a stalker at one mile, a front runner at one mile, and a stalker at one mile (rail at 12 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Bob Baffert was at in again on Sunday with smart debut 2-year-old filly winner American Gal. Fellow first timer Partyinthepaddock was clearly second best and another Baffert firster Facts of Life was along for the show.
My Sunday Best Bet Majestic Heat did not have an easy go of it but she did hold on by a nose from the outside post in the Solana Beach Handicap. 14-1 longshot Tiz a Kiss just missed and second betting choice Singing Kitty checked in 3rd.
Pacific Classic Video Analysis
This is the race we have been waiting for! Defending champion Beholder will take on California Chrome and Dortmund in what figures to be an outstanding renewal of the Pacific Classic. The supporting stakes on Saturday are the G2 Del Mar Handicap and G1 Del Mar Oaks.
The G2 Del Mar Mile on Sunday, Aug 21 wraps up the biggest graded stakes weekend of the meet.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club week 2 recap (July 20-24)
Two weeks down and eight live racing days are in the books at Del Mar. There is a good rider race brewing at this early stage with Santiago Gonzalez and Flavien Prat tied at the top of the heap (10 wins each).
Wednesday DEL MAR Recap: July 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire sprint winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (6.5f, 7f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were an outside stalker at five furlongs and a patient stalker behind dueling speedsters at nine furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
No riding/training doubles on Wednesday.
Thursday DEL MAR Recap: July 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (5f, 8f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at nine furlongs, a patient type at one mile, and a closer at 8.5f (rail at 30 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez booted home a pair. Richard Baltas saddled two winners.
Friday DEL MAR Recap: July 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. One wire-to-wire winner on the dirt oval (7f). Stalking types won the other four main track races. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at five furlongs, a front runner at eleven furlongs, and and a closer at one mile (rail at 6 feet).
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Saturday DEL MAR Recap: July 23
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four more wire-to-wire winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (6f, 6.5f, 6f, 7f). Stalking types won the other two main track races. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling early runner at 8.5f, two closers at one mile, and a closer at 8.5f (rail at 6 feet).
Victor Espinoza and Martin Pedroza both booted home a pair. Mark Glatt saddled two winners.
Sunday DEL MAR Recap: July 24
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three more wire-to-wire winners on the dirt oval (5.5f, 12f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a patient type at one mile, a closer at 8.5f, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 6 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez rode three winners. Flavien Prat and Joe Talamo both booted home a pair.
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Photo by Stacy Edwards.
Wednesday DEL MAR Recap: July 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire sprint winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (6.5f, 7f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were an outside stalker at five furlongs and a patient stalker behind dueling speedsters at nine furlongs (rail at 30 feet).
No riding/training doubles on Wednesday.
Thursday DEL MAR Recap: July 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (5f, 8f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at nine furlongs, a patient type at one mile, and a closer at 8.5f (rail at 30 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez booted home a pair. Richard Baltas saddled two winners.
Friday DEL MAR Recap: July 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. One wire-to-wire winner on the dirt oval (7f). Stalking types won the other four main track races. The winning turf course running styles were a stalker at five furlongs, a front runner at eleven furlongs, and and a closer at one mile (rail at 6 feet).
Tyler Baze and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Saturday DEL MAR Recap: July 23
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four more wire-to-wire winners on the speed favoring dirt oval (6f, 6.5f, 6f, 7f). Stalking types won the other two main track races. The winning turf course running styles were a dueling early runner at 8.5f, two closers at one mile, and a closer at 8.5f (rail at 6 feet).
Victor Espinoza and Martin Pedroza both booted home a pair. Mark Glatt saddled two winners.
Sunday DEL MAR Recap: July 24
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three more wire-to-wire winners on the dirt oval (5.5f, 12f, 5.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at one mile, a patient type at one mile, a closer at 8.5f, and a front runner at one mile (rail at 6 feet).
Santiago Gonzalez rode three winners. Flavien Prat and Joe Talamo both booted home a pair.
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If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling DEL MAR 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 DEL MAR at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Del Mar opening week recap (July 15-17)
The Del Mar summer meet is off and running and I will have daily coverage at The Runaway Horse.
Friday DEL MAR Opening Day Recap: July 15
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5f, 6.5f). All four turf races were nabbed by patient runners (8.5f, 8.5f, 8f, 8f).
Santiago Gonzalez pulled off a hat trick on opening day. Kent Desormeaux booted home a pair of turf route winners. Tyler Baze guided home two winners.
Saturday DEL MAR Recap: July 16
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5f, a stalker at a flat mile, a closer at 8.5f, and a stalker at 8.5f.
Victor Espinoza and John Sadler teamed up for two wins. Doug O’Neill saddled two winners.
Sunday DEL MAR Recap: July 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Five wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5f, 5f, 6,5f, 5f). The winning turf course running styles were a pace presser at 8.5f, a patient type from midpack at 9f, and a front runner in the 9f Eddie Read.
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
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If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling DEL MAR 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 DEL MAR at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
Photo by Stacy Edwards.
Friday DEL MAR Opening Day Recap: July 15
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5f, 6.5f). All four turf races were nabbed by patient runners (8.5f, 8.5f, 8f, 8f).
Santiago Gonzalez pulled off a hat trick on opening day. Kent Desormeaux booted home a pair of turf route winners. Tyler Baze guided home two winners.
Saturday DEL MAR Recap: July 16
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a front runner at 5f, a stalker at a flat mile, a closer at 8.5f, and a stalker at 8.5f.
Victor Espinoza and John Sadler teamed up for two wins. Doug O’Neill saddled two winners.
Sunday DEL MAR Recap: July 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Five wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 5f, 5f, 6,5f, 5f). The winning turf course running styles were a pace presser at 8.5f, a patient type from midpack at 9f, and a front runner in the 9f Eddie Read.
Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
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If you are interested in full card analysis, I am selling DEL MAR 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 DEL MAR at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (June 30-July 4)
Only one live racing week to go at Santa Anita Park before we venture to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on July 15.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 30
Four horses went virtually wire-to-wire on the fast main track (6.5f, 8.5f, 7f, 7f).
No riding or training doubles on Thursday.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 1
Two horses went virtually wire-to-wire on the fast main track (6f, 5.5f).
Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat both booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 2
Four wire-to-wire winners on the fast main track (7f, 5f, 7f, 8f).
Santiago Gonzalez booted home a pair.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 3
Five wire-to-wire winners on the fast main track (6f, 5f, 8.5f, 5f, 6.5f).
No riding or training doubles on Sunday.
Monday Santa Anita Park Recap: July 4
Two wire-to-wire winners on the fast main track (6.5f, 5.5f).
Mario Gutierrez/Doug O’Neill and Fernando Perez/Mark Glatt teamed up for two wins.
----------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.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (June 16-19)
Last week at Santa Anita, we said goodbye to turf racing. The new turn course will be revealed before the start of the Breeders' Cup meet in the fall. Rafael Bejarano and Flavien Prat continue to battle for leading rider. Advantage Bejarano since turf racing is finished.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 16
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winner on dirt (5f, 5f, 6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at 9f and two flat mile stalkers (rail at 10 feet).
Phil D’Amato and Peter Miller (turf) both saddled two winners.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 17
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf course running styles were a patient runner at a flat mile and two stalkers at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Hat trick for Flavien Prat (2 flat mile turf wins).
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 18
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 7f). The winning turf course running styles were a flat mile front runner, a flat mike stalker, a nine furlong front runner, and a flat mile stalker.
Riding doubles for Tyler Baze, Edwin Maldonado, and Mike Smith. Mark Glatt saddled two winners at one mile on turf.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: June 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (4.5f). The winning turf course running styles were a flat mile stalker, a flat mike closer, a front runner at one mile, and a nine furlong closer (rail at 20 feet).
Riding doubles for Rafael Bejarano, Kent Desormeaux, and Santiago Gonzalez.
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.
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (May 19-22)
It was a very good week for Tyler Baze with a trio of riding doubles.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f, 7f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill closer and a downhill dueler (rail at 20 feet).
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Joe Talamo and Mike Puype teamed up for two wins.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile front runner, a downhill front runner, and a 9f stalker (rail at 30 feet).
Tyler Baze, Santiago Gonzalez, and Martin Pedroza each booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill closers, a patient runner at 12f, and a downhill front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Vladimir Cerin, Phil D’Amato, and Jerry Hollendorfer each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f, 6.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong dueler and a patient runner down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Gary Stute saddled two winners.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f, 7f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill closer and a downhill dueler (rail at 20 feet).
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Joe Talamo and Mike Puype teamed up for two wins.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile front runner, a downhill front runner, and a 9f stalker (rail at 30 feet).
Tyler Baze, Santiago Gonzalez, and Martin Pedroza each booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 21
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were two downhill closers, a patient runner at 12f, and a downhill front runner.
Tyler Baze booted home a pair. Vladimir Cerin, Phil D’Amato, and Jerry Hollendorfer each saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 22
Fast main track and firm turf course. Four wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6.5f, 6f, 6.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a nine furlong dueler and a patient runner down the hill (rail at 10 feet).
Gary Stute saddled two winners.
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.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (May 12-15)
From a riders standpoint, the week belonged to Rafael Bejarano, Edwin Maldonado, and Flavien Prat, and Santiago Gonzalez is getting his groove back.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 12
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 6f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile closer and two downhill stalkers (rail at 10 feet).
Two wins for Flavien Prat.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 13
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f). The winning turf running styles were a flat mile stalker, another flat mile stalker, a downhill stalker, and a downhill closer (rail at 30 feet).
Two wins for Rafael Bejarano and Edwin Maldonado.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 14
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (9f, 7f). The winning turf running styles were a downhill stalker, a flat mile stalker, and a flat mile closer.
Two wins for Edwin Maldonado and Flavien Prat. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 15
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners at seven panels on dirt. The winning turf running styles were a downhill dueler, a front runner at 9f, and a flat mile stalker (rail at 10 feet).
Two wins for Rafael Bejarano and Santiago Gonzalez (one via DQ).
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.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Last week at Santa Anita Park (May 5-8)
Opening week of the Santa Anita spring/summer meet was a big soggy. I ended the week on a high note with winning Daily Double & Early Pick 3 tickets at Pick 6 Blog.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt. The three turf races were captured by a 9f stalker (rail at 20 feet), a virtual wire job down the dip (rail at 20 feet), and a patient runner in the G2 Royal Heroine Mile.
Edward Freeman saddled two winners.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 6
Wet Fast (Sealed) main track and off the turf. Four wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt (4.5f, 5.5f, 6.5f, 6.5f).
Hat trick for Joe Talamo. Two wins for Santiago Gonzalez and Apprentice Brayan Pena and Hector Palma teamed up for two sprint winners. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners and Talamo rode both. Mark Glatt saddled two winners.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 7
Fast main track and good turf course. The Desert Code Stakes was originally scheduled for the downhill turf course and was moved to the main track. Two wire-to-wire sprint winners on dirt (6f, 6.5f). The winning turf running styles were stalker (9f), stalker (8f), and closer (8f).
Edwin Maldonado and Joe Talamo both booted home a pair.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: May 8
Fast main track and good turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6f). The winning turf running styles were inside stalker (6.5f), outside stalker (8f), outside stalker (9f), and an outside patient type (9f). Turf rail at 20 feet.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Two wins for Tyler Baze.
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.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (March 17-20)
A rough way to end the racing week for jockey Santiago Gonzalez. After booting home two winners on Friday, he suffered a fractured jaw when his mount Follini (uninjured) clipped heels and fell in the fifth race on Sunday. He is expected to be out for six weeks. Edwin Maldonado had a riding hat trick on Sunday and leading rider Rafael Bejarano and Joe Talamo both had two riding doubles last week.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 17
Fast main track and good turf course (turf rail at 30 feet). Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 8f, 6.5f). The three turf races were captured by a patient runner at a flat mile and two downhill stalkers.
Joe Talamo booted home a pair.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 18
Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 20 feet). Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 7f, 5.5f). The three turf races were captured by a stalker (8f) and two closers (8f, 6.5f).
Santiago Gonzalez and Joe Talamo both booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 19
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (6.5f). The four turf races were captured by a downhill stalker, a flat mile closer, a downhill closer, and a 9f wire-to-wire winner.
Rafael Bejarano (2 dirt routes), Flavien Prat (2 downhill turf wins), and Fernando Perez each booted home a pair. Doug O’Neill saddled two turf winners including Smoove It in the Irish O’Brien.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 20
Fast main track and firm turf course. Three wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5f, 6f, 6f). The three turf races were captured by a downhill frontrunner, a flat mile stalker, a downhill closer, and a wire-to-wire winner at one mile (rail at 20 feet).
Hat trick for Edwin Maldonado. Two more wins for leading rider Rafael Bejarano. Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer saddled two winners.
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.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (March 3-6)
A hat trick and a pair of riding doubles gave Rafael Bejarano a commanding lead in the rider standings.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 3
Fast main track and firm turf course. Only one wire-to-wire winner on dirt (one mile). A downhill stalker and a prominent throughout type at ten furlongs made up the two turf winners (rail at 20 feet).
No riding/training doubles on Thursday.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 4
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 6.5f). Two wire jobs and a patient runner made up the three flat mile turf winners (rail at 30 feet).
Hat trick for leading rider Rafael Bejarano. Agapito Delgadillo booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 5
Fast main track and firm turf course. One wire-to-wire winner on dirt (Songbird – 8.5f). A downhill stalker, a flat mile stalker, and a flat mile wire job made up the three turf winners (rail at 10 feet).
Riding doubles for Rafael Bejarano, Santiago Gonzalez, Mike Smith, and Joe Talamo.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: March 6
Fast main track and off the turf. Five wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 8.5f, 6f, 9f, 6f).
Riding double for Rafael Bejarano. Kristin Mulhall saddled two winners.
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.
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (Feb 25-28)
Only six wire-to-wire winners on the main track at Santa Anita Park last week. Rafael Bejarano had a couple of riding doubles and Doug O'Neill had a couple of training doubles. Also, watch for Audacious Angel next time.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 25
Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 20 feet). Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (6f, 6.5f). A stalker at 10f and a patient runner at one mile made up the two turf winners.
Hat trick for Rafael Bejarano. Riding double for Martin Pedroza. Two winners for trainer Doug O’Neill.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 26
Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 30 feet). Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (8f, 7f). A flat mile wire job and an inside stalker down the dip made up the two turf winners.
Riding double for Edwin Maldonado. Two winners for trainer Peter Eurton.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 27
Fast main track and firm turf course. Two wire-to-wire winners on dirt (5.5f, 6f). A flat mile presser, a downhill stalker, and a downhill closer made up the three turf winners.
No riding/training doubles on Saturday.
Trip Notes: Audacious Angel had an uncomfortable trip in the hillside finale. She ended up 5th of 12 (beaten less than 2.5 lengths) under Gary Stevens and can go better next time.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 28
Fast main track and firm turf course. No wire-to-wire winners on dirt. A downhill stalker, a flat mile presser, and a flat mile stalker made up the three turf winners (rail at 10 feet).
Rafael Bejarano and Santiago Gonzalez both booted home a pair. Jerry Hollendorfer and Doug O’Neill both saddled two winners.
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.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (Feb 11-15)
Santa Anita Park hosted a special 5-day holiday racing week ending with juvenile champ and Kentucky Derby 2016 contender Nyquist cruising in his much anticipated return on Monday, Feb 15.
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.
Thursday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 11
Fast main track and firm turf course. Early/pressing types dominated on dirt (2 wire jobs – 7f, 6.5f). Both downhill sprints were won in wire-to-wire fashion (turf rail at 10 feet).
No riding/training doubles on Thursday.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 12
Fast main track and firm turf course. Early/pressing types dominated on dirt (5 wire jobs – 8f, 6f, 7f, 6f, 8f). The lone turf race (downhill sprint) was won in wire-to-wire fashion (turf rail at 30 feet).
Four-bagger for Santiago Gonzalez. Steve Miyadi saddled two winners.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 13
Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 10 feet). Two wire-to-wire winners at six furlongs on dirt. Stalking types captures all three turf races (8f, 6.5f, 9f).
Hat trick for Flavien Prat. Edwin Maldonado booted home a pair. Phil D’Amato saddled two winners and Maldonado rode two.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 14
Fast main track and firm turf course. Main track was much less speed favoring (1 wire job – 8.5f). Two patient runners (6.5f, 12f) and a downhill presser made up the three turf winners.
Kent Desormeaux booted home the early double.
Monday Santa Anita Park Recap: February 15
Fast main track and firm turf course (turf rail at 20 feet). Four wire job winners on dirt (5.5f, 8.5f, 7f, 6f). Stalking types captured all three turf races (8f, 8f, 6.5f).
Tyler Baze and Rafael Bejarano both booted home a pair.
It was a very productive week at Pick6Blog.com with winning tickets on Thursday (Late Pick 4), and Saturday thru Monday (Daily Double/Early Pick 3).
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.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Last Week at Santa Anita Park (Jan 22-24)
After a 5-day holiday week of live racing, the Great Race Place ran three days last week.
I also post free daily tickets from Santa Anita Park at Pick 6 Blog. You can also read my recaps at Pick 6 Blog.
Photos by Stacy Edwards.
Friday Santa Anita Park Recap: January 22
Fast main track and good turf course (rail at 20 feet). Early/pressing types strong on dirt (3 wire jobs – 6f, 8f, 6f). A patient runner at a flat mile and a downhill stalker made up the two turf winners.
Santiago Gonzalez and apprentice David Lopez (dirt sprints) both booted home a pair.
Saturday Santa Anita Park Recap: January 23
Fast main track and good turf course. Early/pressing types dominated on dirt (3 wire jobs – 7f, 6f, 8f). A downhill wire job, a flat mile wire job (Silent Movies DQ’d, promoted winner stalked), and a late runner down the hill made up the three turf winners.
Tyler Baze, Agapito Delgadillo, and Flavien Prat (turf) each guided home two winners.Doug O’Neill and Gary Sherlock both saddled two winners and the latter struck with 17-1 longshot Karma King and 60-1 bomb Lost Bus in the G2 Santa Monica.
Sunday Santa Anita Park Recap: January 24
Fast main track and good turf course (turf rail at 30 feet). Early/pressing types strong on dirt (3 wire jobs – 6.5f, 8f, 6f). A flat mile wire job and two downhill stalkers made up the three turf winners.
Tyler Baze guided home two winners, giving him back-to-back riding doubles to close out the race week.
Conclusion: Speed was king on the main track with 9 wire-to-wire winners (4 at 6f, 3 at 8f). Two riding doubles for Tyler Baze last week, Let's see if he can keep the momentum going!
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.
Photos by Stacy Edwards.
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