Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
© 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
© 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
Keeneland Photo On the morning of March 18th, the three-time Eclipse award winner Beholder worked four furlongs at Santa Anita with regular rider Gary Stevens in the saddle. The six-year-old daughter of Henny Hughes, who went unbeaten in five races last year including … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Today marks a milestone–it’s just 50 days until the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby! Here’s the latest news on the road to the Derby… Fields Coming Together for Derby Prep Races With just over seven weeks remaining … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Six years ago this week, the legendary Zenyatta came back from retirement to win the Santa Margarita Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita, the first race of a 2010 campaign that saw her break records and extend … Continued
Jockey Mike Smith celebrates aboard Danzing Candy after their victory in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo With less than two months remaining, the action is starting to heat up on the road to the … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © A great day of racing awaits later this afternoon, led by a pair of grade I races at Santa Anita and two major Kentucky Derby prep races! To help keep track of all the fantastic stakes and maiden … Continued
In this week’s episode of the Turf’s Up podcast, J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the field for the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) and shares his thoughts on each horse in the race. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to … Continued
© Benoit Photo The amazing mare Beholder, a three-time Eclipse award winner and a two-time Breeders’ Cup champion, is expected to run in a prep race prior to the June 4th Vanity Mile (gr. I) at Santa Anita. “We’re in no hurry (for … Continued
© Benoit Photo The spectacular filly Songbird, who brought her unbeaten record to a perfect 6-for-6 with an easy win in the Santa Ysabel Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita, has been voted the winner of The Turf Board’s inaugural “Horse of the Week” … Continued