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Vasilika Returns Victorious in John C. Mabee

DEL MAR, CA – Making her return since suffering her first defeat of 2019, trainer Jerry Hollendorfer’s Vasilika once again found the winner’s circle, defending her title in Saturday’s $200,000 John C. Mabee Stakes (G2) at…

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Vasilika All Class in Gamely Triumph

ARCADIA, CA – Racing fans at The Great Race Place can count on three things being inevitable: death, taxes, and Vasilika winning on her home turf. That sentiment was on full display once again on Monday when the super mare got up in time to win the $500,000 Gamely Stakes (G1)… Read More

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Vasilika Very Much The Best In Royal Heroine

ARCADIA, CA – The ultra-impressive Vasilika proved that she is still very much the best in the west on Saturday, shooting to the lead at the top of the stretch before dominating her competition in the Royal Heroine Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from the rail under Flavien Prat as… Read More

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Vasilika Gives Connections Renewed Hope in Buena Vista

ARCADIA, CA – Mere hours after her stablemate Battle of Midway was put to rest, Vasilika brought renewed hope to their shared connections by Saturday’s Buena Vista Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 9 as the 4/5 favorite under Flavien Prat, Vasilika settled toward the rear while the speedy Fahan Mura blitzed… Read More

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Vasilika Victorious in G2 John C. Mabee

DEL MAR, CA – Trainer and co-owner Jerry Hollendorfer’s $40,000 claim on Vasilika back in February continued to pay dividends on Saturday when the filly broke through for her first major career score in the Grade 2, $200,000 John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. Breaking from post 9 under Flavien Prat as… Read More