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Johnny Eves Back On Spot in Palos Verdes

Johnny Eves Back On Spot in Palos Verdes

Johnny Eves and jockey Garrett Gomez got the jump on their six rivals in the $150,000 Palos Verdes Handicap (gr. II) and never looked back, cruising to a 1 3/4-length victory at Santa Anita Jan. 25.

 Sunday, January 25, 2009
Weak Palos Verdes Opens Possibilities

Weak Palos Verdes Opens Possibilities

With the richer Sunshine Millions Sprint the preceding day, Santa Anita's $150,000 Palos Verdes Handicap (gr. II) Jan. 25 will have a weak field, giving several of the eight entrants an important graded stakes opportunity.

 Thursday, January 22, 2009
Sprint Highlights Santa Anita Millions

Sprint Highlights Santa Anita Millions

A total of 126 horses were pre-entered for the Sunshine Millions, which will be run Jan. 24 at Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park, both owned by Magna Entertainment. The eight races feature Florida-breds against California-breds, with purses of $3.6 million.

 Thursday, January 15, 2009
In Summation Wraps Up El Conejo Repeat

In Summation Wraps Up El Conejo Repeat

Favored In Summation regained some of the sparkle he lost last season with a sharp one-length win in the $98,000 El Conejo Handicap (gr. III) at Santa Anita on New Year's Day.

 Thursday, January 01, 2009
That Handicapping Show: Jan 1 (Video)

That Handicapping Show: Jan 1 (Video)

Jason and Tom analyze the El Conejo Handicap (gr. III) at Santa Anita on New Year's Day. Also The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Fair Grounds Race 7 on Thursday, January 1.

 Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Grade I Trio in New Year's El Conejo

Grade I Trio in New Year's El Conejo

In Summation, fourth in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), will be among three grade I winners in a field of five set to contest Santa Anita Park's $100,000 El Conejo Handicap (gr. III) at 5 1/2 furlongs on New Year's Day.

 Sunday, December 28, 2008
Johnny Eves Back On Top in Underwood

Johnny Eves Back On Top in Underwood

Johnny Eves, winless in seven starts this year since capturing the Malibu Stakes (gr. I) 11 months ago, got back to the winner's circle with a strong effort in the $108,400 Vernon O. Underwood (gr. III) at Hollywood Park Nov. 22.

 Saturday, November 22, 2008
Bob Black Jack Makes Return in Underwood

Bob Black Jack Makes Return in Underwood

Speed-burner Bob Black Jack makes his first appearance since the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) in the $100,000 Vernon O. Underwood Stakes (gr. III) at Hollywood Park Nov. 22.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008
In Summation, Street Boss Meet in Crosby

In Summation, Street Boss Meet in Crosby

Defending Bing Crosby Handicap (gr. I) champion In Summation, making his first start since April 26, will have plenty to deal with when he takes on the fast-rising Street Boss on Del Mar's Polytrack racing surface July 27.

 Thursday, July 24, 2008
Surf Cat Tackles Five in Potrero Grande

Surf Cat Tackles Five in Potrero Grande

Grade I winners Johnny Eves and Greg's Gold take another crack at the resurgent Surf Cat in the $200,000 Potrero Grande Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita April 5.

 Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Surf Cat Breaks Out in San Carlos

Surf Cat Breaks Out in San Carlos

Surf Cat closed with a rush to win his first race since 2006, edging Greg's Gold by a half-length in the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 16.

 Saturday, February 16, 2008
Circular Quay Returns in San Carlos

Circular Quay Returns in San Carlos

Grade I winner Circular Quay, a contender on the Triple Crown trail last year for trainer Todd Pletcher, kicks off his 4-year-old campaign Feb. 16 in the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (gr. II) at seven furlongs on the Santa Anita main track.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Air Commander Drops 'Fernando Bomb

Air Commander Drops 'Fernando Bomb

Comebacking Air Commander shocked his San Fernando (gr. II) rivals at odds of 52-1 when he nosed Johnny Eves in a terrific stretch duel at Santa Anita Jan. 12.

 Saturday, January 12, 2008
Tiago, Johnny Eves Vie in 'Fernando

Tiago, Johnny Eves Vie in 'Fernando

Tiago, a two-time grade I winner last year making his first start since a fifth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (gr. I), takes on Malibu (gr. I) victor Johnny Eves in the $200,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 12.

 Thursday, January 10, 2008
Johnny's On the Spot in Malibu Win

Johnny's On the Spot in Malibu Win

Making his graded stakes debut, the fast-improving California sprinter Johnny Eves sped away from the field at the top of the stretch and held sway in the final stages for a one-length win in the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I) on opening day of the 2007-08 season at Santa Anita Park on Dec. 26.

 Wednesday, December 26, 2007