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Richard's Kid Dominates Rivals in Cougar II

Richard's Kid Dominates Rivals in Cougar II

Odds-on choice Richard's Kid gave every indication he's ready to try for a third win in the Pacific Classic (gr. I) with an impressive turn of foot to capture the Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) in track record time at Del Mar.

 Friday, July 27, 2012
Bourbon Bay Makes Splash in Cougar

Bourbon Bay Makes Splash in Cougar

Bourbon Bay, who swept Santa Anita's distance turf races last season, showed his prowess on Polytrack, setting a track record while winning the Cougar II (gr. III) at Del Mar July 29.

 Friday, July 29, 2011
Bourbon Bay, Setsuko Meet in Cougar II

Bourbon Bay, Setsuko Meet in Cougar II

Bourbon Bay, a four-time graded stakes winner in California, looks to get back on track when he leads a field of eight in the Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) July 29 at Del Mar.

 Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Richard's Kid Among Seven Entered in Cougar

Richard's Kid Among Seven Entered in Cougar

Pacific Classic (gr. I) winner Richard's Kid, most recently third in the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), headlines the field for the $125,000 Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar July 30, if he goes.

 Wednesday, July 28, 2010
'Suspect Nets BC Marathon Slot in Cougar II

'Suspect Nets BC Marathon Slot in Cougar II

Unusual Suspect, the second-longest shot on the board at 24-1, won a head-bobbing decision over Richard's Kid to capture the $150,000 Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar and sew up a starting berth in the Breeders' Cup Marathon.

 Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Zappa Faces Mitchell Duo in Cougar II 'Cap

Zappa Faces Mitchell Duo in Cougar II 'Cap

Trainer John Sadler's Zappa, a 6 1/4-length winner of the 2008 Cougar II Handicap, is back to defend his title against Mike Mitchell's top-weighted duo of Big Booster and Church Service in the $150,000 renewal of the 1 1/2-mile event Aug. 5.

 Sunday, August 02, 2009
Zappa Freaks in Cougar, Earns BC Bid

Zappa Freaks in Cougar, Earns BC Bid

Controlling the tempo from the outset, Zappa galloped to an easy victory in the $150,000 Cougar II Handicap at Del Mar July 30 and earned a starting slot in the inaugural Breeders' Cup Dirt Marathon at Santa Anita this fall.

 Wednesday, July 30, 2008