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Ultra Blend Faces Baffert Trio in A Gleam

Ultra Blend Faces Baffert Trio in A Gleam

A starting spot in the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I) is at stake when a field of nine lines up for the $200,000 A Gleam Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park July 16.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Vanity: Blind Luck Versus Switch, St Trinians

Vanity: Blind Luck Versus Switch, St Trinians

Blind Luck pursues her sixth grade I victory when she takes on a familiar cast of top Southern California female competitors in the $250,000 Vanity Handicap (gr. I) at Hollywood Park June 18.

 Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ultra Blend Moved Up for Milady Upset

Ultra Blend Moved Up for Milady Upset

Stewards disqualified even-money choice St Trinians from a 1 1/4-length victory for interference in the stretch run of the $150,000 Milady Handicap (gr. II), making 8-1 shot Ultra Blend the winner at Hollywood Park May 21.

 Saturday, May 21, 2011
Plum Pretty Squishes Sunland Oaks Foes by 25

Plum Pretty Squishes Sunland Oaks Foes by 25

Plum Pretty, shipping from Southern California for trainer Bob Baffert, humbled five rivals by a Rachel Alexandra-like 25 lengths as the 1-20 favorite in the $200,000 Sunland Park Oaks in New Mexico March 27.

 Sunday, March 27, 2011