Affirmed Stakes

2023 Affirmed Stakes Preview & FREE Picks | Geaux Rocket Ride Returns Sunday At Santa Anita

Mike previews the 2023 Affirmed Stakes from Santa Anita Park, then gives his top picks & long shots. Former Kentucky Derby (G1) trail prospect Geaux Rocket Ride returns to the […]

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Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Western Dirt, Lit-Up Turf Highlight Weekend Action

Though the weekend’s lineup was devoid of any Grade 1 races or purses nearing seven figures, plenty of fun out west on the dirt and under the lights on turf […] Read More

Race Recaps

The Chosen Vron Successfully Stretches Out In Affirmed

ARCADIA, CA – After earning his first graded stakes score last time out in the 6 1/2-furlong Laz Barrera (G3), trainer Eric Kruljac’s The Chosen Vron successfully stretched out to […] Read More

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Breeze On By, Princess Secret Win Affirmed, Susan’s Girl

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Stonehedge homebred Breeze On By and owner/trainer Daniel Pita’s Princess Secret won Saturday’s $200,000 Affirmed Stakes and $200,000 Susan’s Girl Stakes, respectively. Both 7-furlong dirt sprints at Gulfstream […] Read More

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The Magic Mike Show 079: Weekend Recap Show

The Magic Mike Show recaps the big weekend of action from around the country, including the two Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In races: the Stephen Foster Handicap (G2) and […] Read More

Race Recaps

Mucho Gusto Continues Local Dominance in Affirmed

ARCADIA, CA – Michael Lund Petersen’s Mucho Gusto earned his third victory in as many career starts – all graded stakes – over the southern California oval when he shot to the […] Read More

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BLINKERS OFF 386: Stephen Foster Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview Saturday’s $600,000 Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs, the first Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the Classic. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire […] Read More

Race Recaps

Draft Pick Scores in G3 Affirmed

ARCADIA, CA – A day after Justify won the Triple Crown, C R K Stable’s late-blooming Draft Pick picked up his second straight win on Sunday at Santa Anita Park in a race named […] Read More

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Battle of Midway Looks at Haskell After G3 Affirmed Stakes Win

ARCADIA, CA — Idle since running third in the Kentucky Derby, Jerry Hollendorfer’s heavily-favored Battle of Midway came back running on Saturday at Santa Anita, waltzing to a 4 1/4-length win in […] Read More

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Dalmore Upsets Heavily Favored Danzing Candy in G3, $100,000 Affirmed Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (July 2, 2016)—In the best race of his career, Dalmore, who is trained by Keith Desormeaux and was ridden by his brother, Kent, engaged heavily favored Danzing Candy […] Read More