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Stayers Take Stage in Nad Al Sheba Trophy

Stayers Take Stage in Nad Al Sheba Trophy

The $200,000 Nad Al Sheba Trophy (UAE-III) attracted an intriguing 13-horse field, including globetrotting Jakkalberry, 2012 Irish St. Leger (Ire-I) victor Royal Diamond, and Saddler's Rock, who has shown impressive stamina.

 Thursday, February 28, 2013
Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon

Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon

Stud Dona Pancha's Calidoscopio targeted the leaders at the top of the stretch and pulled away to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by a widening 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

 Friday, November 02, 2012
BC Turf Qualifiers to Try Santa Anita Course

BC Turf Qualifiers to Try Santa Anita Course

Turbo Compressor and Casino Host, both qualifiers for the Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) later this fall, will take a test spin over the Santa Anita Park course in the $150,000 John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) Sept. 30.

 Thursday, September 27, 2012
Richard's Kid Posts Smart Win in U.S. Return

Richard's Kid Posts Smart Win in U.S. Return

Multiple grade I winner Richard's Kid was victorious in his first start in the United States in more than 20 months, romping by 7 1/4 lengths at Betfair Hollywood Park in the $71,650 Prove It Stakes on the night of June 8.

 Saturday, June 09, 2012
Tapizar Will Be Hard to Catch in Strub Stakes

Tapizar Will Be Hard to Catch in Strub Stakes

Off his scintillating front-running triumph in the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) lat month, Tapizar will be a heavy choice when he faces seven opponents in the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 4.

 Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Tapizar Makes San Fernando Look Easy

Tapizar Makes San Fernando Look Easy

Heavy favorite Tapizar dictated the pace under Corey Nakatani and was never threatened as he drew away in the stretch to post an easy victory in the $150,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 14.

 Saturday, January 14, 2012