Classier

Classier Tough As Nails In Los Alamitos Derby

CYPRESS, CA – Early leader Classier proved tough as nails late as he held on for a gate-to-wire triumph in Sunday’s $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) that ended in an exciting photo finish with his…

Race Previews

Defunded Seeks First Stakes Victory In Los Alamitos Derby

CYPRESS, CA – Runner-up behind the talented California-bred The Chosen Vron in the Affirmed (G3) June 13, Defunded will try for his first stakes success in the $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) Sunday. Restricted to 3-year-olds and scheduled for 1 1/8 miles, the Los Alamitos Derby will go as the… 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 win his routing debut in Sunday’s $100,000 Affirmed Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. The Chosen Vron and jockey Umberto… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Essential Quality Overpowers Rivals in Juvenile

LEXINGTON, KY – Godolphin homebred Essential Quality overpowered his rivals in the stretch to win Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup TVG Juvenile presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G1) at Keeneland. Sent from post 5 under Luis Saez as the 7/2 second choice, Essential Quality sat well off the early pace in mid-pack… Read More

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