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Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon

Calidoscopio, From Argentina, Wins Marathon

Stud Dona Pancha's Calidoscopio targeted the leaders at the top of the stretch and pulled away to win the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) by a widening 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita Park Nov. 2.

 Friday, November 02, 2012

Bullet Breeze for Nonios at Hollywood

On a light day for workouts by horses pointing to the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park, Nonios turned some heads with a bullet five-furlong breeze at Betfair Hollywood Park Oct. 24.

 Wednesday, October 24, 2012
For Ailing Mitchell, Dhaamer Brightens Sunset

For Ailing Mitchell, Dhaamer Brightens Sunset

Trainer Mike Mitchell, who had surgery to remove a tumor from his brain late last month, was on hand as odds-on Dhaamer turned the closing-day Sunset Handicap (gr. IIIT) into a romp at Betfair Hollywood Park July 15.

 Sunday, July 15, 2012
Dhaamer Chasing Grade in Closing Day Sunset

Dhaamer Chasing Grade in Closing Day Sunset

Following his first United States victory for trainer Mike Mitchell, Dhaamer goes for his initial graded win in the $100,000 Sunset Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf July 15 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Thursday, July 12, 2012
No Standouts Among 10 in San Juan Capistrano

No Standouts Among 10 in San Juan Capistrano

With no standout for the $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap (gr. IIT), 10 trainers are taking a shot in Santa Anita's traditional closing-day turf feature April 17.

 Thursday, April 14, 2011
BC Winner Dakota Phone Leads Native Diver

BC Winner Dakota Phone Leads Native Diver

Dakota Phone, the only California-based horse to win a Breeders' Cup race last month, will return Dec. 4 in the $100,000 Native Diver Handicap (gr. III) at Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Castellano Granted Stay of Six-Day Suspension

Castellano Granted Stay of Six-Day Suspension

A Kentucky Circuit Court judge has granted jockey Javier Castellano a stay of the six-day suspension he was given by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for his ride aboard Prince Will I Am in the Breeders' Cup Marathon.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Borel, Castellano Fined for Post-Race Mayhem

Borel, Castellano Fined for Post-Race Mayhem

Jockeys Calvin Borel and Javier Castellano were fined for their post-rate fight in the winner's circle following the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. III) and Castellano was additionally handed a six-day suspension.

 Sunday, November 07, 2010
Fighting Jockeys Meet With Kentucky Stewards

Fighting Jockeys Meet With Kentucky Stewards

Kentucky racing stewards conducted a hearing Nov. 6 with the three jockeys involved in a nearly disastrous bumping incident in the homestretch and an ensuing brawl following the Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. III).

 Saturday, November 06, 2010
Drysdale Takes Two Shots at Jim Murray Field

Drysdale Takes Two Shots at Jim Murray Field

Perhaps encouraged by the absence of Bourbon Bay, 11 horses were entered in the $150,000 Jim Murray Memorial Handicap (gr. II) to be contested May 15 over the Hollywood Park turf.

 Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Bourbon Bay Going Long Again in 'Capistrano

Bourbon Bay Going Long Again in 'Capistrano

Bourbon Bay will have an opportunity to gain a significant place in Santa Anita lore as the heavy favorite in the $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap (gr. IIT) on closing day April 18.

 Thursday, April 15, 2010
Bourbon Bay Crests in San Luis Rey Handicap

Bourbon Bay Crests in San Luis Rey Handicap

Odds-on choice Bourbon Bay solidified his hold on the distance turf handicap division in Southern California when he rolled to a 2 1/2-length victory in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita March 20.

 Saturday, March 20, 2010
Bourbon Bay One to Beat in San Luis Rey 'Cap

Bourbon Bay One to Beat in San Luis Rey 'Cap

Bourbon Bay, who shot to the top of the Southern California turf marathon division one month ago, figures to be a strong choice in the $150,000 San Luis Rey Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita grass March 20.

 Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Bourbon Bay Barrels Home in San Luis Obispo

Bourbon Bay Barrels Home in San Luis Obispo

Bourbon Bay, who had won the only prior 1 1/2-mile turf race during the Santa Anita meet, made it two-for-two when he romped home in the $150,000 San Luis Obispo Handicap (gr. IIT) for his first stakes triumph Feb. 21.

 Sunday, February 21, 2010