Santa Anita Posts Largest Opening Day Since 2016
The largest opening day since 2016 and the largest Sunday opener this century kicked off a postponed Santa Anita Park Classic Meet in a big way Dec. 28....
Kimura Deputizes on Ambaya and Scores in American Oaks
After Antonio Fresu was injured, Kazushi Kimura picked up the mount on Ambaya for trainer Jonathan Thomas and won with the filly, who was making her graded stakes debut....
Usha Romps in La Brea Stakes
New York-bred Usha put on a dazzling performance in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 28 at Santa Anita Park. The 3-year-old daughter of Tiz the Law kicked away to win by 5 1/4 lengths in the 7-fu...
Nysos Outgames Stablemate Nevada Beach in Pincay
In an epic stretch battle, Nysos surged forward at just the right time to defeat Nevada Beach in the Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park Dec. 28....
Goal Oriented Achieves G1 Success in Malibu
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert's goal for Goal Oriented had been a grade 1 win all season, and that goal was achieved in the final days of his 3-year-old season as he won the $300,000 Malibu Stakes ...
Former Eclipse Champion Apprentice Delgado Retires
Alberto Delgado, who earned Eclipse Award honors as the champion apprentice jockey in 1982, announced his retirement after the second race Dec. 28 at Laurel Park....
Night of Thunder Crowned British, Irish Champion Sire
Night of Thunder gained a richly deserved first title after a season of high achievements. His 31 individual stakes winners worldwide are led by five individual group/grade 1 winners....
Museum Mile Beats Older Rivals in Arima Kinen
Museum Mile capped a busy and successful 3-year-old season with a victory over older foes in the Arima Kinen (G1T) Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse....