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California Chrome Brilliant in G1 Pacific Classic Romp

California Chrome, all-time leading money-winner in North America, embellished his growing stature as one of the finest Thoroughbreds to grace the racing scene in recent times with a brilliant triumph […]

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Stellar Wind Upsets 1-9 Favored Beholder in G1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

In a stunning upset, Hronis Racing’s Stellar Wind, the Eclipse Award winner as champion three-year-old filly of 2015, outran 1-9 favored Beholder in the stretch to win the featured Grade […] Read More

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California Chrome Outduels Dortmund in Thrilling San Diego Handicap

In a memorable renewal of the Grade II $200,000 San Diego Handicap, fan favorite California Chrome outfinished a stubborn Dortmund after a prolonged duel to score a half-length victory Saturday […] Read More

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Del Mar Stable Notes: Wait Is Almost Over for California Chrome

The wait is almost over for California Chrome’s return to racing in Saturday’s Grade II $200,000 San Diego Handicap. All that remains for the No. 1 horse in North America […] Read More

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California Chrome Works Sharp Five Furlongs in Final Prep for San Diego Handicap

Champion California Chrome worked a sharp five furlongs in :59 1/5 Saturday morning at Del Mar on a racetrack cleared of all but a few other runners he’s likely to […] Read More

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Nyquist Breezes Half-Mile in 48.60

Kentucky Derby king Nyquist worked four furlongs at Santa Anita Monday morning in 48.60 as he prepares for his first race since finishing third in the Preakness Stakes on May […] Read More

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Champion Beholder Cruises in G1 Vanity Mile for Eighth Consecutive Win

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 4, 2016)—There is simply no stopping the mighty Beholder. With three Eclipse Awards and a pair of Breeders’ Cup victories, she is already considered one the game’s […] Read More

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Champion Beholder Heads G1, $400,000 Vanity Mile; Stellar Wind, Taris Look to Upset

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 1, 2016)—With a Hall of Fame resume that already places her among racing’s all-time great distaffers, B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder heads an outstanding field of […] Read More

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California Chrome Redefines Legacy, Wins $10 Million Dubai World Cup

California Chrome became the highest-earning thoroughbred in North American history Saturday (surpassing Curlin) winning the $10-million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse. After finishing a disappointing second in the race last year, the win […] Read More

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Santa Anita Stable Notes: Champs Nyquist, Beholder Have Smart Works

Santa Anita’s “Winter Meet of Champions” showcased a pair of them Friday when Nyquist and Beholder worked towards future engagements, undefeated male two-year-old champion of 2015 Nyquist for the Florida […] Read More