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Game On Dude Looks Super in San Antonio

Game On Dude Looks Super in San Antonio

Game On Dude may have caused his backers a bit of concern when he trailed the field in the San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) after a tardy start, but it all worked out for the 3-10 favorite, who romped to victory at Santa Anita.

 6 days ago
Great Hot Edges Groupie Doll in Raven Run

Great Hot Edges Groupie Doll in Raven Run

Shipping in from California for trainer A. C. Avila, Great Hot used a ground-saving trip under Chantal Sutherland and edged Groupie Doll by a head in a thrilling edition of the Lexus Raven Run (gr. II) Oct. 22 at Keeneland.

 Saturday, October 22, 2011
Game On Dude Determined Winner in Goodwood

Game On Dude Determined Winner in Goodwood

In his return to Santa Anita, Game On Dude won for the first time since taking the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in March, holding sway over late-running Awesome Gem in the $250,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1.

 Saturday, October 01, 2011
And They're Off: Dog Days Edition

And They're Off: Dog Days Edition

Lenny and Kenny Rice of NBC Sports review breaking news, the Saratoga race meet, Del Mar Exes race, Race Medication and Leftylenythelegend.

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 Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Krone, Valenzuela Recall 'Battle of Sexes'

On the eve of the "Battle of the Exes" match race between Mike Smith and Chantal Sutherland, the last combatants in such an event at Del Mar, Julie Krone and Patrick Valenzuela, offered recollections of their 2003 battle.

 Saturday, August 06, 2011
Imponente Purse Bags Sunset With Late Surge

Imponente Purse Bags Sunset With Late Surge

The 1 1/2-mile distance of the $100,000 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIIT) proved just right for Imponente Purse, who came from off the pace under Chantal Sutherland to win the final stakes of the Hollywood Park spring/summer meet.

 Sunday, July 17, 2011

Smith, Sutherland in Del Mar Match Race

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced plans to present a "Battle of the Exes" between Hall of Famer Mike Smith and female star Chantal Sutherland Aug. 7.

 Friday, July 15, 2011
Pimlico Female Jockey Challenge May 20

Pimlico Female Jockey Challenge May 20

Six top female riders are set to square off in the inaugural $30,000 Pimlico Female Jockey Challenge on Black-Eyed Susan Day, May 20, at Pimlico Race Course.

 Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Star Billing Earns Senorita Stakes Marquee

Star Billing Earns Senorita Stakes Marquee

Making just her second start, Star Billing lived up to her name by dusting her rivals in the $100,000 Senorita Stakes (gr. III) by 2 3/4 lengths on the Hollywood Park turf May 7.

 Saturday, May 07, 2011
Fans and Horsemen Join for Cancer Walk

Fans and Horsemen Join for Cancer Walk

A walk April 17 after the final race of Santa Anita's winter/spring meet raised $100,000 for the Women's Cancer Program. The walk was held on the racetrack.

 Sunday, April 17, 2011

'On-Track to Beat Cancer' Set for Santa Anita

Santa Anita Park and City of Hope announced March 31 a partnership that will unite the track's racing fans and the California racing industry in the fight against cancer.

 Thursday, March 31, 2011
Game On Dude Survives Inquiry, Wins Big 'Cap

Game On Dude Survives Inquiry, Wins Big 'Cap

Game On Dude survived a 12-minute stewards' inquiry to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) by a nose over Setsuko March 5, making Chantal Sutherland the first female jockey to win the race in 74 renewals.

 Saturday, March 05, 2011
Inglorious Lets Loose in Ontario Lassie

Inglorious Lets Loose in Ontario Lassie

Unbeaten Inglorious showed she's for real after sweeping past her rivals for a 5 3/4-length romp as the 6-5 favorite in the $151,101 Ontario Lassie Stakes on a 27-degree afternoon at Woodbine Dec. 4.

 Saturday, December 04, 2010

Inglorious Debuts With Fanfreluche Surprise

First-time starter Inglorious balked at the start but rallied from last nonetheless to capture the $146,039 Fanfreluche Stakes at Woodbine Oct. 24.

 Sunday, October 24, 2010
Signature Red Enjoys Highlander Fling

Signature Red Enjoys Highlander Fling

Signature Red, who has come into his own on the turf in his last two starts, held off all challengers for jockey Chantal Sutherland to win the $192,403 Highlander Stakes (Can-IIT) on the Queen's Plate program at Woodbine.

 Sunday, July 04, 2010
Simply Splendid Holds on for Nassau Victory

Simply Splendid Holds on for Nassau Victory

Simply Splendid remained perfect in two starts on the turf this season, courageously holding off Miss Keller in the final yards to win the $300,400 Nassau Stakes (Can-IIT) by a half-length June 5 at Woodbine.

 Saturday, June 05, 2010

Proud Heiress Noses Tribal Belle in Whimsical

Proud Heiress, rallying gamely seven paths wide for jockey Chantal Sutherland, nosed odds-on choice Tribal Belle at the wire in the $151,785 Whimsical Stakes (gr. III), the first graded stakes of Woodbine's season April 18.

 Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sutherland Among Sovereign Award Finalists

Sutherland Among Sovereign Award Finalists

Jockey Chantal Sutherland, who won two grade II stakes over the Jan. 16-17 weekend at Santa Anita, is one of three finalists for a Sovereign Award as Canada's outstanding jockey for 2009.

 Monday, January 18, 2010
Sutherland Caps Big Weekend in El Encino

Sutherland Caps Big Weekend in El Encino

Jockey Chantal Sutherland earned her second grade II victory in as many days when she guided 29-1 outsider Pretty Unusual to win the El Encino Stakes at Santa Anita Jan. 17. Favored Stardom Bound was second.

 Sunday, January 17, 2010
Amen Hallelujah Answers Santa Ynez Call

Amen Hallelujah Answers Santa Ynez Call

In a battle of Eastern invaders down the Santa Anita stretch, Amen Hallelujah overpowered Franny Freud in the final strides to win the $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes (gr. II) by three-quarters of a length Jan. 16.

 Saturday, January 16, 2010

'Jockeys' Second Season Promises More Depth

Whether it's the Osbournes or the Jon-Kate Eight, Americans love watching the real-life tension of personal relationships played out on their television screens. For jockeys Mike Smith and Chantal Sutherland, whose romantic affair was a primary focus during the first season of "Jockeys," it was enough to give them second thoughts about their involvement in the documentary series.

 Thursday, August 20, 2009
Dance for Us, Sutherland Win Bison City Duel

Dance for Us, Sutherland Win Bison City Duel

Dance for Us, ridden by Chantal Sutherland, won the second leg of the Triple Tiara for Canadian-bred 3-year-old fillies when she prevailed by a nose in Woodbine's $217,665 Bison City Stakes June 28.

 Sunday, June 28, 2009
Ice Bear Edges Marchfield in Eclipse

Ice Bear Edges Marchfield in Eclipse

Augustin Stable's Ice Bear held off a late bid from reigning champion dirt male Marchfield to win the $170,275 Eclipse Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine June 6. The 1 1/16-mile Polytrack event was the first graded stakes score for

 Saturday, June 06, 2009
Animal Planet to Renew 'Jockeys'

Animal Planet to Renew 'Jockeys'

Animal Planet announced March 19 that the network's popular docu-drama "Jockeys" would be renewed for a second season of programs. The first season, which concluded March 13, brought Animal Planet viewers into the lives of seven jockeys who race at Santa Anita Park during its Oak Tree Meet last fall.

 Thursday, March 19, 2009

'Jockeys' Series Shares Insiders' View

The thrills. The spills. The rivalries, rage, and romances. And yes, the flipping, too. It's all there in a new 12-part documentary television series, "Jockeys."

 Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Unusual Suspect Fingers Silveyville

Unusual Suspect, guided by Chantal Sutherland, overtook the leaders in upper stretch en route to a one-length win in the $73,500 Silveyville Stakes on opening day of the 118-day Golden Gate Fields winter/spring meet Dec. 26.

 Friday, December 26, 2008
Animal Planet to Air 'Jockeys' TV Series

Animal Planet to Air 'Jockeys' TV Series

Twelve episodes of a 30-minute show featuring the lives of seven jockeys during the Oak Tree at Santa Anita meet will air on Animal Planet beginning with a pair of shows Feb. 6.

 Tuesday, December 23, 2008
No Catching Mr. Rod in Generous Stakes

No Catching Mr. Rod in Generous Stakes

Front-running Mr. Rod shook loose of his rivals leaving the final turn and held off heavily favored Bittel Road in the final furlong to win the $109,300 Generous Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Hollywood Park Nov. 29.

 Saturday, November 29, 2008
Van Lear Rose Up in Time to Win Mazarine

Van Lear Rose Up in Time to Win Mazarine

Van Lear Rose, sent off at odds of 9-1, closed from well off the pace to mow down favored Livin Lovin in the final strides on her way to a half-length victory in the $254,293 Mazarine Stakes (Can-III) for 2-year-old fillies at Woodbine Oct. 5.

 Sunday, October 05, 2008
Grey Win 4th Straight for Mine That Bird

Grey Win 4th Straight for Mine That Bird

Mine That Bird earned his fourth consecutive win Oct. 5 at Woodbine when he edged pacesetter Bear's Conductor by a half-length in the $232,100 Grey Breeders' Cup Stakes (Can-III) for 2-year-olds.

 Sunday, October 05, 2008
Sutherland Takes Five, Including Duchess

Sutherland Takes Five, Including Duchess

Jockey Chantal Sutherland enjoyed a memorable day at Woodbine Aug. 9, with five victories, among them a 21-length romp and a nose decision aboard Sugar Bay in the $171,308 Duchess Stakes.

 Saturday, August 09, 2008

Saratoga Diary: Women at Work, Men with Their Pants Down

On Wednesday, jockey Chantal Sutherland rode the mechanical horse at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Her turn on the horse race simulator was Sutherland's first ride of three on the day, the second of which was a fill-in for Rudy Rodriquez and the third, a longshot in the ninth that she booted home 11th.

 Thursday, August 17, 2006

Gigawatt Shocks Miami Mile BC Handicap

Gigawatt, a 25-to-1 outsider, made his first start at Calder Race Course a winning one by taking the $150,000 Miami Mile Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf Saturday.

 Saturday, April 29, 2006

Pomeroy, Smokume Leads Vanderbilt Handicap Field

Pomeroy and Smokume will seek to continue their climb up the sprint division ladder when they lead a field of seven into the gate for Saturday's $200,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap (gr. II) at Saratoga Race Course.

 Thursday, August 11, 2005

Smokume Fools Foes in Belmont Slop

Hobeau Farm's homebred Smokume overcame his difficult rail post to win the $150,000 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. II) on a sealed Belmont Park main track Sunday.

 Sunday, July 17, 2005

Winter Garden Favored in Woodbine's Selene

Trainer Robert Tiller's Winter Garden is the morning line favorite for Monday's $277,750 Selene Stakes (Can-I) at Woodbine, a 1 1/16-mile event for 3-year-old fillies.

 Sunday, May 18, 2003

Winter Garden Finds Icy Weather to Liking

With her performance in Saturday's $143,500 Star Shoot Stakes at Woodbine, Winter Garden proved she's much more than a fair weather filly.

 Sunday, April 06, 2003

Sutherland Guides Lucky Molar to Marathon Win

Jockey Chantal Sutherland guided Lucky Molar to victory in Woodbine's $147,000 Valedictory Stakes at 1 3/4 mile Sunday.

 Sunday, December 01, 2002

A Shocker: Mulrainy Favored in Jammed Lovely

When it comes to shockers, there aren't many better than Mulrainy, the 3-year-old bay who'll run in this Sunday's $150,000-added Jammed Lovely Stakes at Woodbine.

 Friday, November 01, 2002

A Shocker: Mulrainy Favored in Jammed Lovely

When it comes to shockers, there aren't many better than Mulrainy, the 3-year-old bay who'll run in this Sunday's $150,000-added Jammed Lovely Stakes at Woodbine.

 Friday, November 01, 2002

Mulrainy Finds More in Tank, Takes La Lorgnette

Fashioning a surprising stretch charge, Wings of Erin Farm's Mulrainy came on in the closing strides to nail favored Winning Chance and capture Saturday's featured $191,375 La Lorgnette Stakes at Woodbine.

 Saturday, September 28, 2002