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Tigah Pounces for San Francisco Mile Triumph

Tigah Pounces for San Francisco Mile Triumph

A patient ride by Alonso Quinonez paid off for Tigah when he nabbed pacesetter Summer Hit for a neck victory in the $100,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 27 on the turf at Golden Gate Fields.

 Saturday, April 27, 2013
Hudson Landing Back for San Francisco Mile

Hudson Landing Back for San Francisco Mile

Versatile Hudson Landing, upset winner of last year's San Francisco Mile (gr. IT), is back to defend his title in the $100,000 event against nine opponents April 27 on the turf at Golden Gate Fields.

 Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Awesome Gem to Defend Title in Longacres Mile

Awesome Gem to Defend Title in Longacres Mile

He's the gift that keeps on giving and the equine version of the Energizer Bunny. Making the 52nd start of his career Aug. 19, Awesome Gem steps forward to defend his title at Emerald Downs.

 Thursday, August 16, 2012
Awesome Gem Faces Hudson Landing in Berkeley

Awesome Gem Faces Hudson Landing in Berkeley

Awesome Gem, lifetime winner of more than $2.7 million, and San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) victor Hudson Landing head the field for the $100,000 Berkeley Handicap (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields May 28.

 Saturday, May 26, 2012
Hudson Landing Upsets Jeranimo in SF Mile

Hudson Landing Upsets Jeranimo in SF Mile

Hudson Landing came from off the pace to post an upset in the $150,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 28, winning his third in a row at Golden Gate Fields since being claimed for $50,000 in February.

 Saturday, April 28, 2012
Jeranimo Heads North for San Francisco Mile

Jeranimo Heads North for San Francisco Mile

Multiple grade II winner Jeranimo stands out in a field of 11 drawn for the $150,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 28 at Golden Gate Fields.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Our Nautique Navigates SF Mile Thievery

Our Nautique Navigates SF Mile Thievery

Our Nautique, given a heady front-running ride by Keven Krigger, led all the way at 19-1 odds to register his first North American stakes win in the $100,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) on the turf at Golden Gate Fields.

 Saturday, April 30, 2011
Old Pro Bold Chieftain Back for SF Mile

Old Pro Bold Chieftain Back for SF Mile

Bold Chieftain, who won his first graded stakes in last year's San Francisco Mile, will defend his title at Golden Gate Fields April 30 on the turf after returning from retirement earlier this year.

 Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Grade II Winner Compari Returns in San Simeon

Grade II Winner Compari Returns in San Simeon

On the sidelines since fading to fifth in the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) last summer, Compari returns to action in the $100,000 San Simeon Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the Santa Anita hillside turf course April 16.

 Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Gallant Son Leads Longacres Mile Parade

Gallant Son Leads Longacres Mile Parade

Gallant Son makes his long-awaited return to the northwest as the 5-2 morning line favorite in the $250,000 Longaces Mile (gr. III) at Emerald Downs Aug. 22.

 Thursday, August 19, 2010
Victor's Cry Silences Shoemaker Foes at 21-1

Victor's Cry Silences Shoemaker Foes at 21-1

Victor's Cry, with a perfectly timed ride from Corey Nakatani, nipped favorite Karelian by a short head to post a 21-1 stunner in the $250,000 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (gr. IT) on the Hollywood Park turf May 31.

 Monday, May 31, 2010
Karelian Invades Hollywood for Shoemaker Mile

Karelian Invades Hollywood for Shoemaker Mile

Eight-year-old Karelian, who scored the biggest win of his career in the Maker's Mark Stakes (gr. IT) last month, bids for consecutive grade I victories when he battles nine rivals in the $250,000 Shoemaker Mile (gr. IT).

 Friday, May 28, 2010
Gallant Son Takes Charge in Inglewood 'Cap

Gallant Son Takes Charge in Inglewood 'Cap

Gallant Son overcame a wide starting berth to win the $100,000 Inglewood Handicap (gr. IIIT) for his first graded stakes score April 25 on the turf at Hollywood Park.

 Sunday, April 25, 2010
Compari Seeks Seventh Straight in Inglewood

Compari Seeks Seventh Straight in Inglewood

Compari, winner of the Arcadia Handicap (gr. IIT) three weeks ago, bids for his seventh win in succession in the $100,000 Inglewood Handicap (gr. III) over the turf at Hollywood Park on April 25.

 Thursday, April 22, 2010
Bold Chieftain Rolls Into San Francisco Mile

Bold Chieftain Rolls Into San Francisco Mile

Bold Chieftain, a 16-time winner of more than $1.4 million, is on one of the best form cycles of his six-year career as he prepares to race in the $150,000 San Francisco Mile Stakes (gr. IIT) at Golden Gate Fields April 24.

 Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Potrero Grande: Gomez Redeemed With Ventana

Potrero Grande: Gomez Redeemed With Ventana

Favored Ventana, ridden by a riled up Garrett Gomez, outfought Gotta Go Win in deep stretch to post an exciting nose victory in the $150,000 Potrero Grande Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita April 3.

 Saturday, April 03, 2010
Papa Clem Takes Another Shot in San Fernando

Papa Clem Takes Another Shot in San Fernando

Papa Clem's last win came in the Arkansas Derby (gr. II) nine months ago, but the son of Smart Strike could be the horse to beat in a wide-open San Fernando Breeders' Cup Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 16.

 Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Usual Q. T. Keeps 6-Race Streak Alive

The Usual Q. T. Keeps 6-Race Streak Alive

Grade I winner The Usual Q. T. rallied wide on the far turn to take the $100,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIIT) for his sixth consecutive win on opening day Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

 Saturday, December 26, 2009
The Usual Q.T. Puts 5-Race Streak on Line

The Usual Q.T. Puts 5-Race Streak on Line

Grade I winner The Usual Q.T., on a five-race winning streak, is the clear standout in the $100,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. IIIT) on opening day at Santa Anita Dec. 26.

 Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Gallant Son Has Surgery for Knee Chips

Gallant Son underwent surgery for bone chips on both knees April 10 and will be out of action until at least this fall, trainer Frank Lucarelli said.

 Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Gallant Son Headed for Santa Anita Derby

Gallant Son is "99 percent sure" to run in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 4, trainer Frank Lucarelli said on the morning of March 28.

 Saturday, March 28, 2009
Chocolate Candy Impressive in Cal Derby

Chocolate Candy Impressive in Cal Derby

Odds-on favorite Chocolate Candy split horses as the field straightened away, struck the front nearing the eighth-pole and drew clear to post a 1 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 California Derby Jan. 17 at Golden Gate Fields.

 Sunday, January 18, 2009

Gallant Son Begins Season in Cal Derby

Stakes winners Chocolate Candy, Gallant Son, and undefeated Merus Miami top a group of seven 3-year-old colts entered for the $100,000 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 17.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Derby Hopefuls on the Worktab

Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at recent works for some Derby Hopefuls.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2009
California Derby Lures Chocolate Candy

California Derby Lures Chocolate Candy

Chocolate Candy, who ran third in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park last month, is among the horses already confirmed for the $100,000 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 17.

 Sunday, January 11, 2009

Gallant Son Working Towards Next Race

Gallant Son, the dominant 2-year-old at Emerald Downs last season, continues to train well at Golden Gate Fields and trainer Frank Lucarelli has several options for the promising colt.

 Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Munnings Lukewarm Juvenile Favorite

Munnings Lukewarm Juvenile Favorite

Champagne Stakes (gr. I) runner-up Munnings was installed as the lukewarm 7-2 favorite when 13 horses were entered in the Oct. 25 Bessemer Trust Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I).

 Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Juvenile Hopeful Gallant Son Works at SA

In his final workout prior to the Breeders' Cup, Emerald Downs' prodigy Gallant Son smoked six furlongs in 1:12 on the Pro-Ride synthetic surface Oct. 19 at Santa Anita Park.

 Sunday, October 19, 2008
Juvenile: Open Question

Juvenile: Open Question

Square Eddie looks to continue winning ways in the Juvenile

 Thursday, October 16, 2008