Captain Scotty

Wildman Jack Clearly Best in Palos Verdes

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Doug O’Neill’s Wildman Jack drew off in the stretch to prove clearly the best in Saturday’s $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Wildman Jack broke from post 2 under Abel…

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Palos Verdes Preview: It’s Miller Time

ARCADIA, CA – Saturday’s $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park looks like the perfect time for another one of trainer Peter Miller’s claiming horses to turn into a champ; the only question is which one to bet. The Palos Verdes is a 6-furlong dirt sprint open to… Read More

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New York Central Nails Matera Sky at Wire in Saudia Sprint Cup

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – A roaring rally in the late stages propelled New York Central past a desperate Matera Sky right at the wire to win the $1.5 million Saudia Sprint Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack. Breaking from the barriers at 10/1 stateside odds under American rider Irad Ortiz, Jr., New York… Read More

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Captain Scotty captures Palos Verdes

ARCADIA, CA – Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber’s Captain Scotty fought gamely with Flagstaff late but ultimately came out on top to capture Saturday’s $200,000 Palos Verdes Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 2 under Abel Cedillo at 7/2 odds, Captain Scotty immediately asserted himself on the front end before… Read More

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Texas Wedge Rallies to Take Joe Hernandez

ARCADIA, CA – Despite steadying midway down the backstretch, jockey Flavien Prat skillfully guided a rallying Texas Wedge late to take Wednesday’s $200,000 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 4 under Prat as the 2/1 favorite, Texas Wedge initially raced near the front while Bay… Read More

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City Of Light Scores Big In G1 Triple Bend

ARCADIA, CA – Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren’s City of Light repeated his big Grade 1 Malibu Stakes score with a convincing victorious performance in Saturday’s Grade 1, $400,000 Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. Off as the even-money favorite under Drayden Van Dyke, City of Light sat off slightly in second… Read More