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Trainer Gets First Win in Fourth Start

Dan Blacker got his brand new training career off to a quick start by capturing his first win in just his fourth start.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011
Hollywood Park Reports Handle Up 13.8%

Hollywood Park Reports Handle Up 13.8%

The Southern California track also reported its average daily handle up 9.5% but complete figures are not yet available for the 26-day Autumn meet.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011
Trainer Bob Hess Jr. Records 1,000th Win

Trainer Bob Hess Jr. Records 1,000th Win

Trainer Bob Hess Jr. earned the 1,000th victory of his career when front-running So Tempted coasted to a 2 3/4-length victory in the first race at Hollywood Park Dec. 18.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011
THS: CashCall Futurity 2011

THS: CashCall Futurity 2011

Jason Shandler, Tom LaMarra and Les Instone from TwinSpires.com handicap the CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park.

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 Thursday, December 15, 2011
Morning Line Moved to John Shirreffs Barn

Morning Line Moved to John Shirreffs Barn

Recovered from knee surgery this summer, grade I winner Morning Line has joined the John Shirreffs stable at Hollywood Park, according to the track's publicity office.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Italian Trainer Wins With First U.S. Starter

Italian trainer Francesco Santella scored with his first North American starter when Coal Region Kid captured the third race at Hollywood Park Dec. 1.

 Thursday, December 01, 2011

Vergara Not Seriously Injured After Spill

Daniel Vergara escaped serious injury after his mount broke down at Hollywood Park but Waltzing With Blue had to be euthanized following the race.

 Saturday, November 26, 2011
Comma to the Top Posts Bullet Work

Comma to the Top Posts Bullet Work

Comma to the Top, who swept the Real Quiet and Generous Stakes (gr. IIIT) and the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) last fall signaled his readiness for a return to the races with a bullet five-furlong work in :59 Nov. 13.

 Sunday, November 13, 2011
Drysdale Duo Works for Hollywood Turf Cup

Drysdale Duo Works for Hollywood Turf Cup

Multiple graded stakes winner Bourbon Bay and dual grade I victor Miss Match worked seven furlongs on the Hollywood Park turf course the morning of Nov. 13 in preparation for the Nov. 19 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IT).

 Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hollywood Overnight Purses Hiked About 25%

Hollywood Overnight Purses Hiked About 25%

The fall/winter meet at Hollywood Park, which begins with an eight-race program Nov. 10, will see an increase of approximately 25% in overnight purses from the 2010 season.

 Sunday, November 06, 2011
Caracortado Posts Bullet Work at Santa Anita

Caracortado Posts Bullet Work at Santa Anita

Several horses posted their final workouts the weekend of Oct. 28-30 in preparation for the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. II).

 Sunday, October 30, 2011
CHRB Disciplines Racing Officials

CHRB Disciplines Racing Officials

CHRB disciplines five racing officials for incorrect finish order.

 Monday, September 26, 2011
Blind Luck Works Four Furlongs at Hollywood

Blind Luck Works Four Furlongs at Hollywood

Blind Luck recorded her first work in more than three weeks Sept. 8 at Hollywood Park, clocking four furlongs in :47 2/5.

 Thursday, September 08, 2011
Majestic City Posts Bullet Work for Futurity

Majestic City Posts Bullet Work for Futurity

Unbeaten Majestic City, winner of the Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes (gr. III), worked five furlongs in a bullet :59 under jockey David Flores on Sept. 1 in preparation for the Sept. 7 Del Mar Futurity (gr. I).

 Thursday, September 01, 2011
Calif. Track Execs Ask For Lower Takout

Calif. Track Execs Ask For Lower Takout

The presidents of Santa Anita and Hollywood Park have asked the Thoroughbred Owners of California to reduce takout on Daily Double, exacta, quinella, and Pick 5 wagers.

 Sunday, July 31, 2011

Claiming Box Popular in Southern California

Claiming activity in Southern California surged at Hollywood Park this summer, a positive indicator for horse ownership as the popular summer meet at Del Mar completes its first week of the 2011 season.

 Saturday, July 23, 2011
Hollywood Betters Projections for Spring Meet

Hollywood Betters Projections for Spring Meet

The just-concluded Hollywood Park 2011 spring/summer stand was off 2.4% in average total handle, according to Hollywood Park officials.

 Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Baffert, Rosario Take Hollywood Meet Titles

Baffert, Rosario Take Hollywood Meet Titles

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert won his first spring/summer meet title at Hollywood Park with 36 wins at the just-concluded stand.

 Sunday, July 17, 2011
Hollywood Park Re-accredited by Alliance

Hollywood Park Re-accredited by Alliance

Hollywood Park in California has earned re-accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance.

 Thursday, July 14, 2011
Valenzuela Off Mounts July 9 at Hollywood

Valenzuela Off Mounts July 9 at Hollywood

Jockey Patrick Valenzuela is off his mounts at Hollywood Park July 9 after being unseated in a race the night before. According to his agent, Tom Knust, the 48-year-old rider should return to action July 10.

 Saturday, July 09, 2011
Celtic Princess Takes Royal Heroine Mile

Celtic Princess Takes Royal Heroine Mile

A two-time group I winner and Horse of the Year in her native Brazil, Celtic Princess finally notched her first stakes win in the United States in her sixth try, handily taking the Royal Heroine Mile (gr. IIT) July 4.

 Monday, July 04, 2011
Apprentice Flores Gets First Win

Apprentice Flores Gets First Win

Eswan Flores, already a winner on Quarter Horses, gets his first Thoroughbred victory July 4 over the Hollywood Park turf course. It was the Mexico native's first ride ever over a grass course.

 Monday, July 04, 2011
Royal Heroine: Harmonious Back at Hollywood

Royal Heroine: Harmonious Back at Hollywood

Harmonious returns to her preferred turf course July 4 when she makes her first start in nearly five months in the $150,000 Royal Heroine Mile (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, July 02, 2011
Hollywood to Remain Open for Training in July

Hollywood to Remain Open for Training in July

The Cushion Track at Hollywood Park will remain open for training while the dirt surface at Santa Anita is being renovated in July, the track announced June 30.

 Thursday, June 30, 2011

BC Ownership Contest at Hollywood Gold Cup

Fans in attendance at Hollywood Park for the 72nd renewal of the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 9 will have a chance to become a virtual owner of the horse that wins the track's signature event.

 Wednesday, June 29, 2011

TOC: Takeout Hike Unpopular But Necessary

Faced with criticism and a move to decertify it as the official horsemen's organization in California, the Thoroughbred Owners of California held a public forum at Hollywood Park June 25.

 Sunday, June 26, 2011
Winner's Circle - Better Late

Winner's Circle - Better Late

It took more than 60 years for William Gregory to realize his boyhood dream of training Thoroughbreds.

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 Tuesday, June 07, 2011
CashCall, Starlet Nominations Are Up for 2011

CashCall, Starlet Nominations Are Up for 2011

The first round of nominations for both the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) and the Hollywood Starlet Stakes (gr. I) are up over last year, according to Martin Panza, Hollywood Park's racing secretary and vice president-racing.

 Thursday, June 02, 2011
Michael Baze Memorial Fund Established

Michael Baze Memorial Fund Established

The Michael Baze Memorial Fund has been established to defray the funeral expenses for the late jockey, according to a May 30 Hollywood Park press release.

 Monday, May 30, 2011

Steiner, Leonard Reunite for Emotional Tally

Jockey Joe Steiner and trainer/owner Bob Leonard combined for long-awaited victory with 71-1 shot Slane Castle at Hollywood Park May 28.

 Sunday, May 29, 2011
Eclair de Lune Looking for Comeback in Gamely

Eclair de Lune Looking for Comeback in Gamely

Eclair de Lune is ready for a comeback. The German-bred daughter of Marchand de Sable boosted her resume considerably when she captured the 2010 Beverly D. Stakes at Arlington Park, but has been unable to score a win since.

 Friday, May 27, 2011
Michael Baze Memorial Scheduled for June 2

Michael Baze Memorial Scheduled for June 2

A memorial for jockey Michael Baze will be held immediately after the races Thursday, June 2 at Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Santa Anita Handle Down in All Categories

Santa Anita Handle Down in All Categories

Whether gross or average figures are used, pari-mutuel handle for the Santa Anita Park winter/spring was down, according to information compiled from various sources.

 Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Hollywood Park to Begin 54-Day Stand April 21

Hollywood Park to Begin 54-Day Stand April 21

Hollywood Park will have live racing Thursday through Sunday for a majority of its 54-day Spring/Summer meet, which begins April 21.

 Friday, April 08, 2011
TVG Coverage Returns to Three Major Tracks

TVG Coverage Returns to Three Major Tracks

TVG will be providing exclusive coverage from Woodbine, Keeneland, and Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Actress Taylor Had Ties to Horse Racing

Actress Taylor Had Ties to Horse Racing

Iconic actress Elizabeth Taylor, who had a lifelong interest in horses and starred in the film "National Velvet," died March 23 at age 79.

 Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Hollywood Hoping to Race Again in 2012

Hollywood Hoping to Race Again in 2012

During a meeting with the California Horse Racing Board March 14, Hollywood Park made it clear that it wants to remain a part of the racing calendar at least through 2012.

 Monday, March 14, 2011
Gold Cup Highlights Hollywood Meet

Gold Cup Highlights Hollywood Meet

The 72nd running of the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) tops a stakes schedule worth more than $5.2 million during the 2011 spring/summer meet at Hollywood Park.

 Thursday, March 10, 2011
Meeting Focuses on California Racing Issues

Meeting Focuses on California Racing Issues

Some 35-40 people involved with California racing met at Hollywood Park Feb. 22 to discuss ways in which to improve the state's industry.

 Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Hollywood Attendance Stable, Handle Drops

Hollywood Attendance Stable, Handle Drops

Hollywood Park finished its 30th fall season on Dec. 19 with a slight decline in ontrack attendance and a 4.2% drop in all source wagering.

 Monday, December 20, 2010
Comma to the Top Voted Horse of the Meet

Comma to the Top Voted Horse of the Meet

Comma to the Top, who won three stakes on two surfaces, including the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I), was voted Horse of the Meet in the annual media poll as the autumn meet concluded Sunday.

 Sunday, December 19, 2010
Miller's Big Meet Ends With Exclamation Point

Miller's Big Meet Ends With Exclamation Point

Comma to the Top's victory in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 18 was not only the biggest win of Peter Miller's career, it also capped a remarkable meet for the 44-year-old trainer.

 Sunday, December 19, 2010
Heavy Rain Closes Hollywood Park Early

Heavy Rain Closes Hollywood Park Early

Heavy rain in Southern California forced Hollywood Park to cancel racing Dec. 19 prior to the third race, bringing the final day of the 2010 Autumn meet to an unexpected end.

 Sunday, December 19, 2010
Slideshow: Farewell, Zenyatta

Slideshow: Farewell, Zenyatta

Images from Zenyatta's Hollywood Park retirement celebration and Keeneland appearance.

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 Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Trainer Bob Baffert Collects 2,000th Victory

Trainer Bob Baffert Collects 2,000th Victory

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert collected the 2,000th win of his carer when the maiden Free Pourin held off Baffert stablemate Tokubetsu in the third race at Hollywood Park Dec. 5.

 Sunday, December 05, 2010
Hollywood Cuts Meet's Final Wednesday Cards

Hollywood Cuts Meet's Final Wednesday Cards

Hollywood Park will return to a four-day week with live racing Thursday through Sunday for the remaining two weeks of its Autumn meet, the track announced Dec. 2.

 Thursday, December 02, 2010
Zenyatta Ceremony Finalized

Zenyatta Ceremony Finalized

Zenyatta, before leaving for Kentucky and motherhood, will parade in the Hollywood Park paddock and on the racetrack in a ceremony Sun., Dec. 5.

 Sunday, November 28, 2010
Gypsy's Warning Rallies to Score Matriarch

Gypsy's Warning Rallies to Score Matriarch

After missing narrowly in her last two grade I attempts, Gypsy's Warning broke through by rallying to win the $250,000 Matriarch (gr. IT) Nov. 26 at Hollywood Park.

 Friday, November 26, 2010
Nov. 24 Live Program at Golden Gate Canceled

Nov. 24 Live Program at Golden Gate Canceled

Due to an insufficient number of entries, the live racing card scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 24, at Golden Gate Fields has been canceled, the track announced.

 Saturday, November 20, 2010
Zenyatta Appreciation Day at Hollywood Dec. 5

Zenyatta Appreciation Day at Hollywood Dec. 5

Before Zenyatta leaves for a new stage of her life as a broodmare at Lane's End Farm in Kentucky, Hollywood Park will stage an appreciation day for the brilliant mare Dec. 5.

 Thursday, November 18, 2010
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