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Royal Ship Prevails by a Neck in Californian

ARCADIA, CA – In what soon developed into a match race, Richard Mandella’s Royal Ship out-gamed Bob Baffert’s Country Grammer by a neck following a thrilling stretch duel in Saturday’s $200,000 Californian Stakes (G2) at…

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Classy Independence Hall Heads Californian

ARCADIA, CA – Trainer Michael McCarthy’s classy Independence Hall heads Saturday’s $200,000 Californian Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita, an iconic steppingstone to the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1), which will be run on Memorial Day, May 31. The 2021 Californian, for 3-year-olds and up, attracted a field of five and is… Read More

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Idol’s Late Rally Captures Big Cap

ARCADIA, CA – Calvin Nguyen’s Idol put forth a strong late rally past Express Train to capture Saturday’s $400,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Idol broke from post 6 under new rider Joel Rosario at 5/1 odds and settled well off the early pace. King Guillermo outkicked… Read More

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Knicks Go Strong in Pegasus World Cup Victory

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Korea Racing Authority’s Knicks Go was strong as ever in his victory in Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Knicks Go broke alertly from post 4 under Joel Rosario as the 6/5 favorite and went straight to the lead, where he posted opening… Read More

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Pegasus World Cup Preview: Will Knicks Go Take It Gate To Wire?

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The fifth annual Pegasus World Cup (G1) is set for this Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Even though the purse (now $3 million) has been cut substantially since its first year ($12 million), the Pegasus still is a great race that attracted 12 of the country’s top… Read More

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Knicks Go 5/2 Favorite for Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Korea Racing Authority’s Knicks Go drew post 4 and was made the 5/2 morning line favorite for Saturday’s $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. Though expected to retire and stand stud in Korea following his last start in 2020, Knicks Go changed… Read More

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Potential Pegasus Fields Growing Clearer

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The fields for the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) and $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) are growing clearer with less than 2 weeks until the January 23 co-headlining events are held at Gulfstream Park. A total of 16 horses (including 4 also-eligibles) were… Read More

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Charlatan Crushes Malibu

ARCADIA, CA – Having apparently spent his past eight months off learning to stalk and pounce, Charlatan proved his superiority by crushing his rivals in Saturday’s $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking from post 4 under Mike Smith as the 8/5 second choice, the usually fleet-footed Charlatan… Read More

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Racing Dudes 2020 Malibu Stakes Wagering Guide and Picks

This Inside Track to the Malibu Stakes wagering guide gives you an inside look at the six stakes races running at Santa Anita Park on December 26, 2020, including the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) featuring budding superstar Nashville against the likes of Charlatan and Independence Hall. The Racing Dudes… Read More

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Malibu Preview: Santa Anita Showdown

Saturday’s opening day of the Santa Anita Park meet includes the season’s last major races for 3-year-olds, highlighted by the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1). The Malibu will be one of six stakes events on the card, which includes other great races such as the San Antonio Stakes (G2), the… Read More