American Oaks

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Malibu Marks Major Return

The Malibu Stakes (G1) always signals the start of the new racing season at Santa Anita Park, but Saturday’s edition marked a major return from a potential superstar and highlighted a great overall weekend at…

Race Recaps

Duopoly Wires American Oaks

ARCADIA, CA – Klaravich Stables’ Duopoly took the field on a merry-go-round chase from gate to wire in Saturday’s $300,000 American Oaks (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking sharply from post 8 under Flavien Prat as the 6/1 fourth choice, Duopoly went straight to the front and posted relatively uncontested fractions… Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Malibu Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks

This Inside Track to the Malibu Stakes wagering guide gives you an inside look at the six stakes races running at Santa Anita Park on December 26, 2020, including the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) featuring budding superstar Nashville against the likes of Charlatan and Independence Hall. The Racing Dudes… Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 232: Santa Anita Park Late Pick 5 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their picks for Saturday’s all-stakes Late Pick 5 at Santa Anita Park. Let’s celebrate Opening Day in style! The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show covering all of the action from… Read More

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Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 231: Chris Merz Interview

Mike is off shopping for ugly Christmas sweaters, so Magic is joined by Chris Merz, Santa Anita’s Director of Racing, to discuss his background, his plans for The Great Race Place (including the status of the downhill turf course), and why he’s partially responsible for Sharing winning at the 2019… Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 130: Santa Anita Super Saturday Recap

The Magic Mike Show recaps the seven stakes events from Santa Anita Park on Saturday, December 28, including the Malibu Stakes (G1), the La Brea Stakes (G1), and the American Oaks (G1). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show… Read More

Race Recaps

Lady Prancealot Prevails Late in American Oaks

ARCADIA, CA – Invading jockey Joe Bravo perfectly piloted Lady Prancealot to prevail with a gutsy, rail-skimming victory in Saturday’s $300,000 American Oaks (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 5 under Bravo as the 8/5 favorite, Lady Prancealot took back and settled toward the rear as the field… Read More

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Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 129: Full Santa Anita Park Saturday Preview

The Magic Mike Show previews the entire card at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, December 28, that includes the Malibu Stakes (G1), the La Brea Stakes (G1), and the American Oaks (G1). The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show… Read More

Race Previews

Malibu Stakes Preview: Final Grade 1 of 2019

The last major race of the season for 3-year-olds is set for this Saturday at Santa Anita Park after rain forced the track to push the race back two days. It has drawn a field of just five, but there is still plenty of star power entered here. The contest… Read More

News

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: McKinzie Shines in Malibu

Santa Anita was the place to be all week long! Wednesday was opening day at The Great Race Place, which featured two Grade 1 events, including the ever-popular Malibu Stakes for the colts and the La Brea Stakes for the fillies. Saturday featured the Grade 1 American Oaks as well, which… Read More