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Router McKinzie Takes On Top Sprinters in GII Triple Bend

POSTED: June 6, 2020

ARCADIA, Calif. – Idle since distanced in the world’s richest race on Feb. 29, Bob Baffert’s $3.3 million earner McKinzie returns home from Saudi Arabia...

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Brazilian-bred Jolie Olimpica rallies to win Grade II Monrovia

POSTED: May 26, 2020

Smith and Mandella team up for turf win ARCADIA, Calif. – Heavily favored Brazilian-bred Jolie Olimpica got back to sprinting and ran to the betting...

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Wildman Jack Nips 70-1 Sparky Ville at the Wire to Win Daytona

POSTED: May 24, 2020

ARCADIA, Calif. – In a wild finish, 2-1 favorite Wildman Jack returned from Dubai and was up to nip 70-1 longshot Sparky Ville by a...

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Bellafina Gives A Fierce Performance In Desert Stormer

POSTED: May 18, 2020

ARCADIA, Calif. –To quote Judy Garland’s Dorothy, “There’s no place like home.” And that was very true indeed today at Santa Anita, as trainer Simon...

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Smiling Shirlee Sparkles In The Evening Jewel

POSTED: May 17, 2020

ARCADIA, Calif. — Unhurried early from her rail post position, Smiling Shirlee, under confident handling from Mike Smith, came running late to overhaul a well...

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Oaks-winner Monomoy Girl Tops Spring Meet Opener

POSTED: May 12, 2020

Churchill Downs Spring Meet opening day draws 162 entries.  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Horses are back at Churchill Downs and they are ready to run. Saturday’s...

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Join the Breeders' Cup for Thursday's 'Cocktails & Conversations'

POSTED: May 7, 2020

with Special Guests Hall of Fame Trainer Bob Baffert and Breeders’ Cup Ambassador Bo Derek LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 6, 2020) — The Breeders’ Cup, one of...

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NBC to Air Special on American Pharoah on May 2

POSTED: April 28, 2020

With the Kentucky Derby postponed until Sept. 5, NBC Sports presents a special show on NBC at 3 p.m. ET this Saturday, May 2—the traditional...

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Mike Smith's Saudi Cup Woes Continue

POSTED: April 15, 2020

Winner of the International Jockeys' Challenge at the inaugural two-day Saudi Cup meeting in Riyadh in February, Mike Smith has been demoted to third after one...

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