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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.

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.

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.

Slideshow: Farewell, Zenyatta

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Estimated Oak Tree Handle Dips by Nearly 12%

Wagering at the recently concluded Oak Tree Racing Association meet, operated for the first time at Hollywood Park, was roughly off by nearly 12% for all sources.

Hollywood Park Has Huge Zenyatta Sign on Roof

In support of Zenyatta's attempt for a 20th straight victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif., has placed a 20'x 150' sign on its rooftop that reads, "...Good Luck, Zenyatta!"

Lookin At Lucky Tops BC Workers at Hollywood

Multiple stakes winner Lookin at Lucky worked five furlongs on Hollywood Park's Cushion Track in :59 3/5 Oct. 31 in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs.

Zenyatta Gallops; Set for Oct. 30 Work

Zenyatta galloped 1 1/4 miles on the Hollywood Park Cushion Track Oct. 29 a day before her last work prior to the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Zenyatta May Start Training on Dirt This Week

Trainer John Shirreffs may start training Zenyatta on the dirt this week in preparation for the upcoming Breeders' Cup Classic.

Lookin At Lucky Fires Bullet at Hollywood

Top 3-year-old colt Lookin At Lucky fired a bullet six-furlong workout at Hollywood Park Oct. 25 as he continues his preparations for the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.

Oak Tree Changes Post Time for Final Thursday

After experimenting with night racing on Thursdays during the Oak Tree Racing Association meet, Hollywood Park announced Oct. 23 that it will return to the afternoon for its final Thursday card of the meet.

Zenyatta Drills Seven Furlongs at Hollywood

Probable Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) favorite Zenyatta turned in a seven-furlong work in company with a pair of stablemates at Hollywood Park Oct. 22.

Zenyatta Covers Five Furlongs at Hollywood

Zenyatta, who will defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) next month at Churchill Downs, turned in a five-furlong breeze at Hollywood Park on Oct. 14.

Shirreffs Outlines Zenyatta's Training Plans

Trainer John Shirreffs has outlined a tentative plan for Zenyatta as the undefeated mare prepares to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Churchill Downs on Nov. 6.

Breeders' Cup Berth Up For Grabs in Morvich

The $100,000 Morvich (gr. IIIT), a six-furlong contest on Hollywood Park's turf course Oct. 11, is a designated "Win and You're In" race for the Nov. 6 BC Turf Sprint at Churchill Downs.

Oak Tree at Hollywood Granted Makeup Day

To make up for the day of racing lost to heavy rain Oct. 6, Oak Tree at Hollywood Park will race Wednesday, Oct. 27.

Flash Rainstorm Forces Hollywood to Cancel

Wet spots on the Hollywood Park Cushion Track following a flash rainstorm in the morning forced officials to cancel its Oak Tree racing program Oct. 6.

TOC Offers Two Conformation Clinics Oct. 9

The Thoroughbred Owners of California is offering two free "conformation clinics" to the public at Hollywood Park and the Big Fresno Fair Oct. 9.

Robinson of NJSEA Elected to NTRA Board

Dennis Robinson, president and chief executive officer of the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, was elected to the NTRA board of directors as the Eastern region racetrack representative.

Hollywood to Restore Turf Cup, 3 Other Stakes

Hollywood Park will restore four stakes to the schedule when its autumn meeting opens Nov. 4, including the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IT) Nov. 13.

Santa Anita Requests Oak Tree Dates Takeover

Santa Anita applied for the traditional Oak Tree Racing Association dates for 2011 during a Sept. 22 California Horse Racing Board race dates committee meeting.

Caracortado Back to Work, Aiming For Malibu

Caracortado, the California-bred gelding who won the first five races of his career including the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II), breezed three furlongs Sept. 21 at Hollywood Park in his first work since the Preakness.

Zenyatta Works Six Furlongs

Undefeated Zenyatta prepared for her next start, the Lady's Secret Stakes, with a six-furlong work at Hollywood Park Sept. 18.

Oak Tree at Hollywood Park Meet Licensed

Oak Tree Racing Association received license approval Sept. 10 to move its 2010 meet to Hollywood Park.

TVG, Oak Tree in Sponsorship Arrangement

TVG announced Sept. 9 that it has been designated exclusive TV partner of the 2010 Oak Tree at Hollywood Park race meet and title sponsor of two of the meet's premier events--the Lady's Secret and Clement L. Hirsch.

Terms Given for Santa Anita Surface Waiver

The California Horse Racing Board said Sept. 7 it is working with Santa Anita Park management and horsemen on a waiver for the MI Developments-owned racetrack to replace its synthetic surface with dirt.

Oak Tree, Hollywood Park Agree to 2011 Meet

Hollywood Park and the Oak Tree Racing Association have already agreed to a second fall meet in 2011. The racing dates still require approval by the California Horse Racing Board.

Zenyatta Works An Easy Four Furlongs

Undefeated champion Zenyatta worked a leisurely four furlongs in :51.80 at Hollywood Park Aug. 25.

Oak Tree Headed for Hollywood After All

The Oak Tree Racing Association appears to be on the move once again after horsemen refused to go along with holding the fall meeting at Santa Anita over concerns with the main track's condition.

Hollywood Park Plans to Race Through 2011

Hollywood Park plans to race through the 2011 calendar year, track president Jack Liebau said.

Zenyatta in Weekly Workout at Hollywood Park

Zenyatta had her regular weekly workout at Hollywood Park on the morning of July 30, breezing six furlongs in 1:13 3/5, the co-fourth fastest work of the day among 13 horses going that distance.

Double-Digit Declines at Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park concluded its 57-day spring meet July 18 with a 10.4% average decline in attendance and a 10.3% drop in average daily wagering.

Works for Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra

Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra both worked five furlongs July 5.

Global Hunter Undergoes Four-Hour Surgery

Global Hunter, who broke down immediately after winning the July 4 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park, underwent a four-hour surgery July 5 at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in Los Olivos, Calif.

J P's Gusto Wins First Graded Stakes

The grade III Hollywood Juvenile Champion is the son of Successful Appeal's second stakes win in three starts.

Hollywood Park Cancels Thursday Racing

Too few horses forces another canceled race day July 8 at Hollywood Park.

Rail Trip, 123, is Gold Cup High Weight

The race will be run at Hollywood Park in California July 10.

Rail Trip Heads List of Gold Cup Nominees

The gelding will try to win the race for the second year in a row after capturing the 2009 edition by three lengths.

Oak Tree to Receive Pincay Award

In addition to conducting a racing meet, the organization has made charitable donations to groups in and outside the Thoroughbred industry.

F-T Will Promote July Sale With Holiday Fun

Auction company will set up hospitality areas at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park, and Monmouth Park.

Oak Tree Eyes Del Mar as Future Home

A day after the Oak Tree Racing Association received a one-year reprieve from its landlord at Santa Anita Park, its executive vice president said he's working on a long-term lease arrangement for the autumn meet at Del Mar.

Hollywood Park Cancels June 17 Live Racing

Citing a lack of entries, Hollywood Park has cancelled live racing for Thursday, June 17, the second time during the current meet that racing was called off because of a lack of horses.

Evening Jewel on Right End of Honeymoon Photo

Making her turf debut, odds-on favorite Evening Jewel sailed to an easy lead and held off a late charge from Cozi Rosie to win the $150,000 Honeymoon Handicap (gr. IIT) by a head May 31 at Hollywood Park.

Zenyatta Works Six Furlongs in 1:14 4/5

She is scheduled to make her next start in the June 13 Vanity Handicap (gr. I).