Mark Mathiesen

Nadal Overpowers Foes in Arkansas Derby #2

HOT SPRINGS, AR – Just two races after winning his third edition of the race, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert saddled Nadal to give him his fourth career score in Saturday’s 2nd division of the…

Kentucky Derby

Nadal Aces Latest Test in Rebel

HOT SPRINGS, AR – A month removed from passing his first exam in the form of graded stakes foes, Nadal aced his latest test on Saturday, this time overcoming an off track and his two-turn debut to win the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park. Breaking from the rail… Read More

Race Recaps

Fatale Bere Nips Ollie’s Candy, Takes G1 Del Mar Oaks

DEL MAR, CA – A perfectly-timed ride from jockey Kent Desormeaux was the difference-maker as Fatale Bere nipped the 9/5 favorite Ollie’s Candy in the shadow of the wire to take Saturday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks Presented by The Jockey Club. Breaking cleanly from post 8 at odds of 7/1, Fatale Bere… Read More

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Fatale Bere Totally Choka In $100,000 Surfer Girl

ARCADIA, CA – The French-bred Fatale Bere overcame a slow beginning in her first American start to rally late and nose out a victory in Monday’s $100,000 Surfer Girl Stakes at Santa Anita. Off a step behind from post 11 under Kent Desormeaux, Fatale Bere angled in and chased along the inside early… Read More