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Holy Candy Recovering After Ankle Surgery

Holy Candy Recovering After Ankle Surgery

Trainer John Sadler reported that Holy Candy, pulled up as the favorite in the second division of the opening day Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar July 18, has undergone successful surgery for a bone chip in his right front ankle.

 Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Home Sweet Aspen Squeezes Out Santa Monica

Home Sweet Aspen Squeezes Out Santa Monica

Little-known Home Sweet Aspen, a California homebred racing for Craig Stables, refused to give in when headed past mid-stretch and got up in the final couple of strides to win the $300,000 Santa Monica Stakes (gr. I).

 Saturday, January 28, 2012
Twirling Candy Works a Mile in 1:37 4/5

Twirling Candy Works a Mile in 1:37 4/5

With ownership partners Jenny Craig and Marty Wygod looking on from a grandstand box, potential TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) favorite Twirling Candy worked a mile in 1:37 4/5 over the main track at Del Mar Aug. 21.

 Sunday, August 21, 2011
WinStar Acquires Sidney's Candy

WinStar Acquires Sidney's Candy

Grade I winner Sidney's Candy has been purchased by a partnership headed by Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm and turned over to trainer Todd Pletcher.

 Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Twirling Candy Dazzles in Californian

Twirling Candy Dazzles in Californian

Twirling Candy enhanced his reputation as perhaps the best handicap horse in the nation when he overcame traffic problems to run down the field in the $150,000 Californian Stakes (gr. II) at Hollywood Park June 4.

 Saturday, June 04, 2011
Mosses, Zenyatta Take Top TOC Awards for 2010

Mosses, Zenyatta Take Top TOC Awards for 2010

For the third consecutive year, Jerry and Ann Moss were named Owners of the Year and their mare Zenyatta Horse of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

 Thursday, February 24, 2011
Lane's End, Wygod Buy Part of Twirling Candy

Lane's End, Wygod Buy Part of Twirling Candy

William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm and California breeder/owner Martin Wygod have purchased an interest in grade I winner Twirling Candy.

 Thursday, February 24, 2011
Twirling Candy Stomps Strub Rivals

Twirling Candy Stomps Strub Rivals

Looking like a standout for next month's Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), heavily favored Twirling Candy simply overpowered his rivals in winning the $200,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 5.

 Saturday, February 05, 2011
Sidney's Candy Sticks All the Way in Beaufort

Sidney's Candy Sticks All the Way in Beaufort

Sidney's Candy, the overwhelming favorite in a scratched-down field of five for the $150,000 Sir Beaufort Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Dec. 26, romped to a 7 1/4-length triumph.

 Sunday, December 26, 2010
Twirling Candy Erases Bid's Mark in Malibu

Twirling Candy Erases Bid's Mark in Malibu

John Sadler and Joel Rosario completed a sweep of the three graded stakes on the opening day program at Santa Anita Dec. 26 when Twirling Candy nosed Smiling Tiger in a thrilling finish to the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, December 26, 2010
Sidney's Candy Scratched From Oak Tree Mile

Sidney's Candy Scratched From Oak Tree Mile

Favored Sidney's Candy has been withdrawn from the Oak Tree Mile (gr. IIT) Oct. 9 at Hollywood Park because he is due to be sold.

 Saturday, October 09, 2010
'Candy Leaves Trouble Behind in Del Mar Derby

'Candy Leaves Trouble Behind in Del Mar Derby

Undefeated Twirling Candy, as expected, easily won the $300,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) as the 1-5 favorite, but his backstretch antics in the Sept. 5 turf event caused some controversy.

 Sunday, September 05, 2010
La Jolla: Sidney's Candy Breaks Course Mark

La Jolla: Sidney's Candy Breaks Course Mark

Making his first start on turf, Sidney's Candy turned in a smashing performance in the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT), demolishing seven 3-year-old rivals in a course record time at Del Mar Aug. 14.

 Saturday, August 14, 2010
Twirling Candy Spins Away in Oceanside

Twirling Candy Spins Away in Oceanside

Odds-on choice Twirling Candy lived up to his billing when he pulled away from Macias to win the $112,500 Oceanside Stakes as summer action got underway at Del Mar July 21.

 Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Jenny Craig Seeks Sweet Encore

Jenny Craig Seeks Sweet Encore

Sidney's Candy could give Jenny Craig the Kentucky Derby victory that eluded her and Chocolate Candy a year ago.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sidney's Candy: Sweet Rise to Derby Contender

Sidney's Candy: Sweet Rise to Derby Contender

MAHUBAH'S CORNER, by Avalyn Hunter
The pedigree of Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Sidney's Candy pairs speed with stamina. Will it be enough to get around the Derby oval first?

 Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Sweet Win for Sidney's Candy in SA Derby

Sweet Win for Sidney's Candy in SA Derby

Sidney's Candy overcame a stumble at the start to post an authorative front-running victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 3, defeating odds-on favorite Lookin At Lucky, who was involved in a mishap.

 Saturday, April 03, 2010

Candy Ride Relocated to Lane's End

Candy Ride, whose son Chocolate Candy ran fifth in this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be relocated from Hill 'n' Dale Farm to Lane's End Farm for the 2010 breeding season.

 Friday, July 17, 2009
Hollendorfer Travels East for Classic Shot

Hollendorfer Travels East for Classic Shot

Jerry Hollendorfer has 135 horses in training at Golden Gate Fields in Northern California, but he has been making regular trips east the past month to keep tabs on the "big" horse in the stable, Chocolate Candy.

 Thursday, June 04, 2009
Owner Craig, Chocolate Candy Walk the Walk

Owner Craig, Chocolate Candy Walk the Walk

If you happen to be walking the sidewalks of New York in the days leading up to the June 6 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), you just might run into diet guru Jenny Craig, who will be in town for the race.

 Wednesday, June 03, 2009
Chocolate Candy Has Final Belmont Work

Chocolate Candy Has Final Belmont Work

Chocolate Candy put the finishing touches on his preparations for the June 6 running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with a final breeze at Belmont Park June 1.

 Monday, June 01, 2009
Human Stories Dominate Derby

Human Stories Dominate Derby

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) isn't just about the horse. This edition boasts an unusually fertile crop of human-interest stories in the connections behind the horses.

 Thursday, April 30, 2009
Human Stories Dominate Derby

Human Stories Dominate Derby

The Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) isn't just about the horse. This edition boasts an unusually fertile crop of human-interest stories in the connections behind the horses.

 Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Chocolate Candy Doesn't Melt Under Pressure

Chocolate Candy Doesn't Melt Under Pressure

In spite of the distractions caused by a gruesome racetrack collision and a wailing siren that Churchill Downs uses to warn horsemen that there is trouble on the racetrack, Chocolate Candy turned in a professional and fast work April 27.

 Monday, April 27, 2009
No Melting Chocolate Candy in El Camino

No Melting Chocolate Candy in El Camino

Chocolate Candy sweetened trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's Triple Crown hopes on Valentine's Day with the colt's first graded stakes win in the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) at Golden Gate Fields.

 Saturday, February 14, 2009
Inside Track: Stakes on the Grille

Inside Track: Stakes on the Grille

Because of the owners, trainers and jockeys who frequent The Pamplemousse restaurant near Del Mar in Southern California, co-owner and chef Jeffrey Strauss gets more than his share of tips.

 Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sidney H. Craig, Won Epsom Derby, Dead

Sidney H. Craig, Won Epsom Derby, Dead

Sidney H. Craig, who received a colt named Dr Devious as a birthday present and watched him win the 1992 Ever Ready Epsom Derby (Eng-I), died July 21.

 Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Grade I Winner Candy Ride Retired

Unbeaten grade I winner Candy Ride, who recorded the highest Beyer Speed Figure of 2003, has been retired from racing and might be headed to stud at John Sikura's Hill 'n' Dale Farms near Lexington, Ky.

 Tuesday, August 31, 2004

Comebacker Candy Ride Tack Walks at 'Anita

Sid and Jenny Craig's Candy Ride, taking his first steps on the comeback trail Saturday, was tack-walked for about 25 minutes at trainer Ron McAnally's Santa Anita barn. The 4-year-old Argentine-bred son of Ride the Rails hasn't raced since winning the Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar on Aug. 24 and had been on vacation since mid-September.

 Saturday, December 27, 2003

Candy Ride Licks Medaglia in Pacific Classic

Candy Ride, the undefeated Argentine colt ridden by Julie Krone, turned in a sizzling performance while romping to a 3 1/4-length victory in the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I), setting a track record Sunday at Del Mar.

 Sunday, August 24, 2003

Another Blistering Work for Candy Ride at Del Mar

Candy Ride left no doubt about his readiness Thursday morning as he zipped a mile in 1:35 2/5 over a fast Del Mar main track in his most serious workout in preparation for the $1-million Pacific Classic (gr. I) on Aug. 24.

 Thursday, August 14, 2003

Candy Ride Continues to Turn Heads in A.M.

The highly acclaimed Candy Ride, winner of the American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park July 4, took another step along the road to the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I) with a sizzling seven-furlong workout Friday morning.

 Friday, August 01, 2003

Impressive Work for Candy Ride at Del Mar

American Handicap (gr. IIT) hero Candy Ride, getting ready for his next start in the $1 million Pacific Classic (gr. I), worked six furlongs in a bullet 1:11 over a fast main track at Del Mar Saturday morning.

 Saturday, July 26, 2003

Candy Ride May Work Up to Pacific Classic

Trainer Ron McAnally said Saturday that he is unsure whether he'll run American Handicap (gr. IIT) winner Candy Ride once more before sending his emerging Argentine star to the Aug. 24 Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar.

 Saturday, July 05, 2003

Candy Ride Claims Sweet American 'Cap Win

Jenny and Sidney Craig's Candy Ride took a major step toward the head of the Southern California handicap division with an impressive victory in Friday's $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) on the turf at Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, July 05, 2003

Candy Ride in Much-Awaited American Test

Friday's $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT), a turf event that has been won by nine champions, figures to more clearly define the burgeoning international status of South American superstar Candy Ride.

 Thursday, July 03, 2003

Candy Ride Brilliant in Hollywood Work

Unbeaten Argentine champion Candy Ride turned in another sensational work at Hollywood Park Friday that left Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally and exercise rider Paddy Daulton groping for superlatives.

 Friday, June 27, 2003

Unbeaten Candy Ride Preps for American

Sid and Jenny Craig's Candy Ride, gearing up for his North American stakes debut in the July 4 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park, worked five furlongs in :59 3/5 handily over the a fast main track Saturday morning.

 Saturday, June 21, 2003

McAnally Works Promising Candy Ride, Welcome Millennium

Hall of fame conditioner Ron McAnally confirmed that Candy Ride, an Argentine import who won a main track allowance event last week by three lengths, will likely make his North American stakes debut on the turf in the $150,000 American Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park on July 4.

 Sunday, June 15, 2003

Eight to Test Men's Exclusive in Underwood

Men's Exclusive, the 9-year-old gelding who won the last two runnings of Hollywood Park's $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood (gr. III), will seek an unprecedented third victory in Saturday's 22nd running of the six-furlong stakes event.

 Thursday, December 05, 2002

Disturbingthepeace Going for Six in the Pat O'Brien Handicap

Disturbingthepeace, the solid winner of the Bing Crosby Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II), pursues his sixth straight victory Sunday in the seven furlong $150,000 Pat O'Brien Handicap (gr. II).

 Friday, August 16, 2002

Rock and Roll to Stud in New York

Rock and Roll, who owns the highest Beyer Speed Figure for 3-year-olds of 1998, will enter stud at Michael and Debra Lischin's Dutchess Views Farm near Pine Plains, N.Y.

 Thursday, January 17, 2002