Clocker Evaluates Wide-Open Santa Anita Derby

Gormley (outside) edges American Anthem in the Sham Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo By Ed Golden, Santa Anita Publicity With a 7-2 morning line favorite in Iliad, it’s no secret that Saturday’s Grade I, $1 … Continued

Which Derby Prep Races Are the Most Successful?

© Benoit Photo Although there are many major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, there’s no question that some have had more success than others in producing Derby winners, particularly in recent years. Races like the Santa Anita Derby (gr. … Continued

Horse of the Week 4-13-16: Exaggerator

© Benoit Photo Congratulations to the exciting Kentucky Derby contender Exaggerator, whose late-running victory in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th at Santa Anita has earned him the title of “Horse of the Week” on The Turf Board! In … Continued

Iron Rob, Denman’s Call Join Field for Santa Anita Derby

© Benoit Photo The talented three-year-olds Iron Rob and Denman’s Call, who finished first and second in the six-furlong San Pedro Stakes on March 20th at Santa Anita, have joined the probable field for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th. Iron … Continued

Mor Spirit “Breezes” Four Furlongs at Santa Anita

© Benoit Photo Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) winner Mor Spirit, in his first workout since finishing second in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) on March 12th, went four furlongs in an effortless :47.80 seconds on March 24th at Santa Anita. So easy was … Continued

Which Derby Preps Have Been the Most Successful?

Although there are many major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, there’s no question that some have had more success than others in producing Derby winners, particularly in recent years. Races like the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), Wood … Continued