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'Acorn' On the Money Again in Jim Murray

On the heels of his sharp victory in the San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (gr. IIT) less than three weeks ago, the ex-claimer On the Acorn came right back Saturday with a well-timed finish to capture the $250,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Hollywood Park turf.

 Saturday, May 12, 2007

Murray Handicap Next for On The Acorn Team

On The Acorn, a winner of three of four races in 2007 including the San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (gr. IIT) in his last start, tries to make it back-to-back grade II victories in Saturday's $250,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap at Hollywood Park.

 Thursday, May 10, 2007

Trainer Hopes Fitz Fits in Jim Murray Handicap

Juan J. Reviriego, who trained several group winners in his native Argentina, looks to 7-year-old Fitz Flag to help him break through with his first U.S. stakes victory in the $250,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) Saturday.

 Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Fourty Niners Son Strikes Gold in San Luis Rey

Fourty Niners Son, one of the nation's leading turf horses two years ago, registered his first win in nearly 18 months Saturday when he held off Notable Guest and Prospect Park by one length in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita.

 Saturday, March 24, 2007

One Off Part of Drysdale Duo in San Luis Rey

Journeyman Brice Blanc, building a reputation as a premier turf rider in Southern California, could find himself on the favorite, One Off, for trainer Neil Drysdale Saturday in the $200,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, March 22, 2007

Valixir, Policy Maker Win Arc Preps in France

Valixir's win in the Prix Niel (Fr-II) for 3-year-olds did little to clear up the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) picture next month as French favorite Bago finished third.

 Sunday, September 12, 2004

Ferguson Helps Boost German Yearling Auction

Germany's premier yearling sale, which took place on Saturday at Baden-Baden, saw sharp increases in gross revenue, average price, and median price, helped by the presence of John Ferguson, Sheikh Mohammed's bloodstock adviser.

 Tuesday, September 07, 2004

Blue Canari Flies for Bary's Fifth French Derby

Blue Canari, a 33-1 outsider, handed trainer Pascal Bary's his fifth triumph in the Prix du Jockey Club (Fr-I) Sunday at Chantilly, overcoming favored Prospect Park in the final strides by a head.

 Sunday, June 06, 2004