Higher Power

Velazquez Pilots Authentic to Classic Score

LEXINGTON, KY – Year-end honors for Champion 3-Year-Old and Horse of the Year were likely decided with one fell swoop when Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez piloted Authentic to a decisive gate-to-wire score in…

Breeders' Cup

Travers Hero Tiz the Law Draws Post 2 for Longines Classic

The Travers Stakes (G1) and Belmont Stakes (G1) hero Tiz the Law drew post 2 and was made the 3/1 second choice as he seeks to avenge his lone 2020 defeat in Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday, November 7. Tiz the Law enjoyed… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Tom’s d’Etat Stamps Name on Breeders’ Cup Classic Pre-Entries List

Count the 7-year-old multiple graded stakes winner Tom’s d’Etat among the 11 names stamped on the pre-entries list for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Longines Classic (G1), the richest race of the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships that will be held November 6 and 7 at Keeneland. Tom’s d’Etat will… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Maximum Security Leaves No Doubt in Pacific Classic

DEL MAR, CA – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s charge Maximum Security left no doubt about his west coast supremacy with a strong front-running score in Saturday’s $500,00 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Del Mar. The Pacific Classic is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Maximum… Read More

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Breeders' Cup

Pacific Classic Preview: Maximum Security, Midcourt Set for Rematch

DEL MAR, CA – Four weeks after they threw it down in the San Diego Handicap (G2), Maximum Security and Midcourt are set for an exciting rematch in Saturday’s $500,000 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Del Mar. The winner of the Pacific Classic will receive an automatic position in… Read More

Del Mar

Maximum Security Nips Midcourt in San Diego

DEL MAR, CA – A thrilling stretch battle between two rivals who refused to give an inch came down to the wire, where Maximum Security just nipped Midcourt to win Saturday’s $150,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar. Sent from post 5 under Abel Cedillo as the 2/5 heavy favorite,… Read More

Race Previews

San Diego Preview: Maximum Security Making Baffert Barn Debut

DEL MAR, CA – The embattled colt Maximum Security is scheduled to make his debut for new trainer Hall of Fame Bob Baffert against five rivals in Saturday’s $150,000 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar. The San Diego is a 1 1/16-mile dirt route for older horses that serves as… Read More

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Race Recaps

Improbable Dominates Hollywood Gold Cup

ARCADIA, CA – WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, and SF Racing’s Improbable proved to be much the best on Saturday, dominating the stretch run to win the $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 5 under Drayden Van Dyke as the 6/5 favorite, Improbable sat… Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes 2020 Santa Anita Derby Wagering Guide and Picks

Undefeated and a dominating winner of back-to-back graded stakes races, Bob Baffert’s Authentic will renew his rivalry with talented Honor A.P. as they head a field of seven sophomores going a mile and one eighth in Saturday’s $400,000 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1). Separated by 2 ¼ lengths in the… Read More

Race Previews

Hollywood Gold Cup Preview: Midcourt, Higher Power, Improbable, Tenfold All Prominent

ARCADIA, CA – A race steeped in history dating back to the legendary Seabiscuit’s inaugural triumph in 1938, the $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes (G1) will be run for the 81st time this Saturday at Santa Anita Park. To be run at the classic North American distance of 1 1/4… Read More