Hronis Racing

Flagstaff Prevails in Tight Finish to Win Churchill Downs

LOUISVILLE, KY – Flagstaff re-emerged from the middle of a tight pack in the final yards to win the 86th running of the $500,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (G1) presented by Ford for 4-year-olds and up by…

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Quick, Hermaphrodite Bring Home Barn Exacta in Astra

ARCADIA, CA – The Hronis Racing-owned and John Sadler-trained pair Quick and Hermaphrodite, separated by the slimmest of margins on the wire, brought home the barn exacta in Sunday’s $100,000 Astra Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Quick (the 8/5 favorite under Umberto Rispoli) and Hermaphrodite (the 4/1 second choice with… Read More

Del Mar

Chaos Theory Rallies to Win Green Flash

DEL MAR, CA – Hronis Racing’s Chaos Theory – claimed for $62,500 out of his last race – rallied strongly in the stretch to reward his owners with a win in Saturday’s $100,000 Green Flash Handicap (G3) at Del Mar. Chaos Theory was the 9/5 favorite as he broke from post… Read More

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Cistron Returns Successfully in San Simeon

ARCADIA, CA – Hronis Racing’s Cistron made a successful return in more ways than one on Saturday, winning his first start since July 27 and his first turf appearance in over a year in the $100,000 San Simeon Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 4 under Victor Espinoza… Read More

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Combatant Gives Sadler, Hronis Racing Record Third Straight Big ‘Cap

ARCADIA, CA – Thanks to recent acquisition Combatant, trainer John Sadler and owner Hronis Racing celebrated victory for a record third straight year in the $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Breaking from post 6 under Joel Rosario at 9/1 odds, Combatant settled into stride… Read More

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Flagstaff Makes the Grade in San Carlos

ARCADIA, CA – Lane’s End Racing and Hronis Racing’s Flagstaff broke through for his first graded score with an impressive, nearly effortless performance in Saturday’s $200,000 San Carlos Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 2 under Victor Espinoza as the even-money favorite, Flagstaff sat back and watched from… Read More

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Rust-Free Gift Box Easily Defends San Antonio Title

ARCADIA, CA – Hronis Racing’s Gift Box showed no signs of rust from the six-month layoff, returning impressively to easily defend his title in Saturday’s $200,000 San Antonio Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking well from post 2 under Joel Rosario as the 6/5 favorite, Gift Box refused to yield the… Read More

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Encoder Outfights Billy Batts in Del Mar Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, CA – Hronis Racing’s Encoder fought tooth and nail late to get past a game Billy Batts at the wire to win Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. Breaking from the rail as the 3/5 favorite under Flavien Prat, Encoder tugged hard heading into the clubhouse turn but eventually… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Catalina Cruiser Re-Rallies Late to Defend Pat O’Brien Title

DEL MAR, CA – Hronis Racing’s Catalina Cruiser re-rallied late along the rail to take back the lead and successfully defend his title in Saturday’s $200,000 Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2) at Del Mar. The Pat O’Brien is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event, with Catalina Cruiser receiving an automatic… Read More

Breeders' Cup

Higher Power Reaches Pacific Classic Glory

DEL MAR, CA – For the second consecutive year, Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler found their way to the winner’s circle in the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) at Del Mar, this time thanks to a terrific performance from Higher Power on Saturday. The Pacific Classic is a… Read More