Mike Smith

“Big Money Mike” Guides Bolo to Improbable Come From Behind Win in G2 Arcadia Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2017)—They call him “Big Money Mike” and anybody who saw him orchestrate an improbable come from behind win aboard the Carla Gaines-trained Bolo in Saturday’s Grade […]

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Unique Bella Crushes in G2 Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita Park

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2017)—A stalking third around the Club House turn, America’s newest superstar 3-year-old could wait no longer with five furlongs to run and in the blink of […] Read More

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Hoppertunity Defends Title in G2 San Antonio Stakes Victory

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2017)—Bob Baffert’s veteran 6-year-old Hoppertunity successfully defended his title in the Grade 2, $300,000 San Antonio Stakes Saturday as he rallied from last to overhaul stablemate […] Read More

Handicapping

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. Arrogate https://youtu.be/1vX0azxxV54 2. Imperative 3. Taghleeb https://youtu.be/YcGvG2f5RNs Read More

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Arrogate Leaves No Doubt in Inaugural $12 Million Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Juddmonte Farm’s Arrogate left little doubt about his status as the world’s No. 1 racehorse Saturday at Gulfstream Park, overpowering his 11 rivals, including two-time Horse […] Read More

Podcast

BLINKERS OFF 216: Pegasus World Cup Preview

The Thoroughbred Racing Dudes preview the G1 $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational and give rapid-fire selections for Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup undercard at Gulfstream Park. Blinkers Off provides weekly […] Read More

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Breeders’ Cup Champion Finest City Impressive in Grade 2 Santa Monica Win

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2017)—Idle since winning the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint here on Nov. 5, trainer Ian Kruljac’s Finest City overcame a rail post position and marched […] Read More

Track Reports

Champion Arrogate Puts in Final Work for $12 Million Pegasus World Cup

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2017)—In his final work in preparation for next Saturday’s $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park and an epic rematch with legendary California Chrome, […] Read More

Track Reports

Arrogate Works Strong Six Furlongs in Pegasus World Cup Preparation

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2017)—With Bob Baffert in contact throughout via two-way radio, Martin Garcia guided reigning Breeders’ Cup Classic Champion Arrogate through a powerful six furlong work of 1:12.29 […] Read More

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Vale Dori Continues to Cruise for Baffert, Wins G2 La Canada Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2017)—Sent from her inside post from the outset, heavily favored Vale Dori took no prisoners as she waltzed gate to wire to a 2 ½ length […] Read More