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Baffert's 'Rock Star' Rolls in San Vicente

Front-running Fusaichi Rock Star responded when challenged at the quarter pole and pulled away in the stretch to win the $150,000 San Vicente (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita Sunday.

 Sunday, February 13, 2005

Roman Ruler Unlikely For San Vicente

Fog City Stable's Roman Ruler, who has been entered in the Feb. 13 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) is unlikely to run due to a month old quarter crack, combined with bad weather, trainer Bob Baffert said Friday.

 Friday, February 11, 2005

Spanish Chestnut Pops San Rafael Upset

Spanish Chestnut took a big step forward Saturday at Santa Anita Park by winning the $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-olds -- his graded stakes debut -- in determined style.

 Saturday, January 15, 2005

Small Field Entered for San Rafael Stakes

The long Triple Crown trail for 3-year-olds gets starts in earnest on the West Coast Saturday with Santa Anita Park's $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. II), which drew six entries.

 Thursday, January 13, 2005

Kirkendahl in 'Rafael Spotlight for Singer Keith

If Kirkendahl wins Saturday's $150,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita Park, it will be music to the ears of the colt's owner, country singing star Toby Keith.

 Wednesday, January 12, 2005

Kentucky Derby Trail: Wash Out Weekend

Although last weekend saw rainouts on both coasts, including a rare cancellation at Santa Anita, there at least was a 'High Fly' hit that turned into a tape measure home run. So, while the Florida 3-year-olds moved forward, the California horses hit a brick wall and now must wait for dry weather in order to race, and even train.

 Wednesday, January 12, 2005