Mike Smith

Authentic Nips Ny Traffic to Take Haskell

OCEANSIDE, NJ – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert earned his record ninth victory in Saturday’s $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park when Authentic barely held on […]

Breeders' Cup

Authentic Hoping to Right the Ship in Haskell

OCEANPORT, NJ – After suffering his first career defeat last time out, Authentic is hoping to right the ship in Saturday’s $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park. […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Authentic Draws Post 2 for Haskell, Named 4/5 Morning Line Favorite

OCEANPORT, NJ – Trainer Bob Baffert’s Authentic drew post 2 and was named the 4/5 morning line favorite as he tries to give his Hall of Fame conditioner his record […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Stars Shine on the Biggest Stages

What a weekend we had between Belmont Park and Churchill Downs! Two of the best in their respective divisions officially punched their tickets, while a former Breeders’ Cup champion showed […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Midnight Bisou Conquers Churchill Downs in Fleur de Lis

LOUISVILLE, KY – Bloom Racing Stable, Madaket Stables, and Allen Racing’s Midnight Bisou finally conquered Churchill Downs with a dominating performance in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2). The […] Read More

Race Recaps

Indian Peak’s Early Move Equals Snow Chief Success

ARCADIA, CA – Dr. William and Mrs. Jill Gray homebred Indian Peak made an early push for the lead midway down the backstretch, a move that likely made the difference in […] Read More

Race Recaps

McKinzie Confidently Cruises in Triple Bend

ARCADIA, CA – Karl Watson, Michael Pegram, and Paul Weitman’s McKinzie seemingly never left second gear as he confidently cruised past his rivals to win Sunday’s $200,000 Triple Bend Stakes (G2) […] Read More

Kentucky Derby

Honor A. P. Wins Santa Anita Derby

ARCADIA, CA – C R K Stable’s Honor A. P. rallied past the undefeated Authentic in mid-stretch and held on strongly to win Saturday’s $400,000 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1). Breaking from […] Read More

Kentucky Oaks

Swiss Skydiver Strolls in Santa Anita Oaks

ARCADIA, CA – In what essentially amounted to a well-paid stroll in the (Santa Anita) Park, Peter Callahan’s Swiss Skydiver was a handy winner of Saturday’s $200,000 Santa Anita Oaks […] Read More

Race Recaps

Jolie Olimpica Back on Top in Monrovia

ARCADIA, CA – Fox Hill Farms’ Jolie Olimpica climbed back on top with a last-second surge to win Monday’s $200,000 Monrovia Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park. Breaking cleanly from post […] Read More