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Rebounding Mensa Heat Sizzles in On Trust

Recovered from ulcers, Mensa Heat was on top of his game once again as he defeated a solid group of California-bred sprinters in the $84,500 On Trust Handicap, the closing day feature at Hollywood Park Dec. 18.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011
Burns Scorches La Jolla Foes

Burns Scorches La Jolla Foes

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela drove Burns through an opening at the rail past mid-stretch to capture the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), giving trainer Barry Abrams a special moment at Del Mar Aug. 13.

 Saturday, August 13, 2011
Barry Abrams Recovering from Throat Surgery

Barry Abrams Recovering from Throat Surgery

Southern California trainer Barry Abrams came out of surgery for throat cancer in excellent condition, his brother David Abrams reported July 6.

 Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Unusual Suspect Fingered in Turf Cup Surprise

Unusual Suspect Fingered in Turf Cup Surprise

Unusual Suspect snapped his 16-race losing streak when he overcame pacesetter Temple City in the final strides to win the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IT) Nov. 13 at Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, November 13, 2010
Graded Winner Pretty Unusual Dies

Graded Winner Pretty Unusual Dies

California grade II winner Pretty Unusual died because of complications from emergency surgery Sept. 19.

 Monday, September 20, 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

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
Golden Doc A Gets Room to Operate

Golden Doc A Gets Room to Operate

Favored Golden Doc A proved her big effort against 2007 Juvenile Filly champion Indian Blessing last time out was no fluke, coming from off the pace to become a grade I winner in the $250,000 Las Virgenes at Santa Anita.

 Saturday, February 09, 2008
Las Virgenes Draws Loads of Talent

Las Virgenes Draws Loads of Talent

Seven 3-year-old fillies, including a pair of Breeders' Cup starters, will contest the Feb. 9 event at Santa Anita.

 Wednesday, February 06, 2008
No Blaming 'Suspect in Turf Upset

No Blaming 'Suspect in Turf Upset

Outsider Unusual Suspect found a gaping hole mid-stretch and exploited it for his first graded stakes win in the $150,000 Hollywood Turf Express Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 24.

 Saturday, November 24, 2007