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Man of Iron by a Nose in Thrilling Marathon

Man of Iron by a Nose in Thrilling Marathon

The 26th World Championships got off to a thrilling start in the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon when Man of Iron hung on to defeat 9-year-old Cloudy's Knight by a nose Nov. 6 at Santa Anita Park.

 Friday, November 06, 2009
Presious Passion Tries a Different Hirsch

Presious Passion Tries a Different Hirsch

After heavy rains at Belmont Park forced her to make Presious Passion a late scratch from the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational (gr. IT) Oct. 3 at Belmont Park, trainer Mary Hartmann knew exactly what she had to do. She shipped her multiple grade I-winning 6-year-old cross-country to California where she knew she would find the kind of firm footing her star appreciates for a different Hirsch at Santa Anita Park.

 Thursday, October 08, 2009
Del Mar Handicap Up For Grabs

Del Mar Handicap Up For Grabs

The top four finishers of Hollywood Park's July 19 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIT), including two-length winner Black Astor, return for the Aug. 30 Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) in Southern California.

 Thursday, August 27, 2009
Black Astor Refuses to Fade in Sunset 'Cap

Black Astor Refuses to Fade in Sunset 'Cap

Black Astor, handed a 10-length lead with a mile to run in the closing-day $142,500 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park, made it stand up over his three rivals July 19.

 Sunday, July 19, 2009
Hollywood Meet Closes With Four-Horse Sunset

Hollywood Meet Closes With Four-Horse Sunset

The lack of horse inventory has troubled the 2009 spring/summer Hollywood Park season from its outset, so it's not surprising that the closing day $150,000 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIT) July 19 attracted just four horses to the turf course.

 Thursday, July 16, 2009