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Big 'Cap Win a No-Brainer for Einstein

Big 'Cap Win a No-Brainer for Einstein

Einstein became the first East Coast shipper since Broad Brush in 1987 to capture the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), capitalizing on a perfect trip with jockey Julien Leparoux to defeat the late closer Champs Elysees. Saturday, March 07, 2009
Colonel John Scratched From Big 'Cap

Colonel John Scratched From Big 'Cap

Colonel John, the morning line favorite for the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7, has been scratched after spiking a temperature on the morning of the race. Saturday, March 07, 2009

Triple Crown Talk Goes Live!

This Saturday, March 7th, BloodHorse.com will host its first ever live blog. Join host Jason Shandler for a live version of his Triple Crown Talk blog from noon to 1 p.m. EDT. Friday, March 06, 2009
THS: Gotham and Santa Anita Handicap

THS: Gotham and Santa Anita Handicap

Two for one, as That Handicapping Show looks at both the Gotham (gr. III) and the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Thursday, March 05, 2009

Trainer Says Big 'Cap's Dansant For Real

Great Britain-based trainer Gerard Butler, whose synthetic track specialist Dansant is entered in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7, says he didn't fly across the pond just for a Santa Anita reunion. Thursday, March 05, 2009
14 to Try Big 'Cap; Colonel John Favored

14 to Try Big 'Cap; Colonel John Favored

Colonel John, winner of the Travers Sakes (gr. I) last summer, makes his 2009 debut as the slight choice in a diverse 14-horse field for the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7. Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Large Big 'Cap Field Could Benefit Tiago

Large Big 'Cap Field Could Benefit Tiago

The stretch-running Tiago is expected to face 13 rivals in the $1- million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7, but as far as jockey Mike Smith is concerned, the packed field will be better for the 5-year-old son of Pleasant Tap. Sunday, March 01, 2009
Zambezi Sun to Wheel Back for Big 'Cap

Zambezi Sun to Wheel Back for Big 'Cap

Zambezi Sun, sixth as the 9-10 favorite in his U.S. debut Feb. 22 in the San Luis Obispo Handicap (gr. IIT), will wheel back in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7, Bobby Frankel said Wednesday morning. Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Big Drama Back to Work

Big Drama Back to Work

Harold Queen's 3-year-old Florida homebred Big Drama breezed an easy half-mile in :50-flat Feb. 22 at Calder, his first workout since Jan. 18 as the colt's training schedule was interrupted by a bone bruise that required surgery after kicking himself in a shin in his stall. Sunday, February 22, 2009
Magnum Uncorks San Antonio Surprise

Magnum Uncorks San Antonio Surprise

Magnum, a close second to Lava Man in the 2006 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), should get a second chance after his sharp upset win in the $200,000 San Antonio Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 8. Sunday, February 08, 2009
Cowboy Cal Outruns Herd in Strub Triumph

Cowboy Cal Outruns Herd in Strub Triumph

Cowboy Cal is headed to the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in one month following his hard-fought win in the $250,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 7. Saturday, February 07, 2009
Pensioned Ruhlmann Dead at Old Friends

Pensioned Ruhlmann Dead at Old Friends

Ruhlmann, the seven-time stakes-winning stallion and winner of the 1990 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), died Dec. 24 at the age of 23, Old Friends owner Michael Blowen said. Friday, December 26, 2008
Heatseeker Flashes Firepower in Big 'Cap

Heatseeker Flashes Firepower in Big 'Cap

Heatseeker gave Northern California kingpin Jerry Hollendorfer a win with the conditioner's first starter in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in a mild surprise March 1. Saturday, March 01, 2008
Molengao Back in Action in 'Pasqual

Molengao Back in Action in 'Pasqual

The Brazilian-bred Molengao, a two-time grade II winner last year for trainer Paulo Lobo, returns from a six-month layoff in the $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 5. Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Still A Mystery

By Pete Pedersen - Why did this man, at the height of his career, choose death? The answer is locked in the soul of Robert McDaniel, never to be revealed. Tuesday, May 01, 2007

Lava Man Conquers Big 'Cap Again

How amazing is Lava Man? Absolutely invincible in California over the past two seasons on turf and dirt, the 6-year-old gelding became the third horse in 70 years to win back-to-back runnings of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) Saturday. Saturday, March 03, 2007

Lava Man Red-Hot Choice for Big 'Cap Repeat

Lava Man, the most prosperous claiming purchase in racing history, will be out to lay claim to another distinction on Saturday when the 6-year-old gelding will be an overwhelming favorite to win a second $1 million Santa Anita Handicap presented by San Manual Indian Bingo & Casino (gr. I). Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Brother Derek Out of Big 'Cap With Ankle Chip

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) winner Brother Derek will miss the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) due to a chip in his left ankle. Sunday, February 25, 2007

Santa Anita to Honor John Henry, Laffit Pincay, Jr.

Twenty-five years after legendary John Henry became the first two-time winner of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Santa Anita will mark the occasion by honoring the great gelding, along with retired Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr., who rode John Henry to his first Big 'Cap victory in 1981. Monday, January 15, 2007

Declan's Moon Faces Big Test in San Pasqual

Declan's Moon, racing's 2004 juvenile champion, faces six other older horses Saturday in Santa Anita's $150,000 San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II). Thursday, January 04, 2007

Ellis Expects Distance to Help Declan's Moon

Former juvenile champion Declan's Moon is expected to make just his fourth start since March 2005 in the San Pasqual Handicap (gr. II) on Jan. 6. The 1 1/16-mile event is a leading prep for the Santa Anita Handicap presented by San Miguel Indian Bingo & Casino (gr. I) on March 3. Sunday, December 31, 2006

Tribal Casino to Sponsor Santa Anita Handicap

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino has been named the presenting sponsor for the 2007 edition of the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), the richest race on Santa Anita's stakes calendar. The Big 'Cap will be run for the 70th time on March 3. Saturday, December 23, 2006

Confidence Flows in Lava Man's Big 'Cap Win

California-bred Lava Man, ridden with extreme confidence by Corey Nakatani, shook loose of favored High Limit on the far turn and defeated upset-minded Magnum to win the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in a spectacular effort in front of nearly 50,000 fans Saturday. Saturday, March 04, 2006

Little Wilko to Keep Plugging in Big 'Cap

Wilko, seeking his first victory in 10 starts since winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) in a 28-1 upset in 2004, reunites with Garrett Gomez in Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Thursday, March 02, 2006

Busy Frankel Sends Out High Limit in Big 'Cap

Trainer Bobby Frankel sends out Strub Stakes (gr. II) winner High Limit as the 5-2 morning line favorite for Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Giacomo Ready for Big 'Cap

Trainer John Shirreffs said Giacomo will be ready when the gates spring open Saturday for the $1-million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). The Big 'Cap will be the second start of the year for the 2005 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner who began his 4-year-old season with a third-place effort in the Feb. 4 Strub Stakes (gr. II). Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Overnight Purses on Big Cap Day Boosted

Santa Anita in conjunction with the California Marketing Committee and the Thoroughbred Owners of California, will boost purses for seven overnight races on Santa Anita Handicap day by $105,000. Monday, February 20, 2006

Borrego Misses Work, Still Possible for Big 'Cap

Multiple grade I winner Borrego, who missed a recent workout while attempting to make the March 4 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) without benefit of a prep race for trainer Beau Greely, has not been withdrawn from consideration for the race. Sunday, February 12, 2006

Borrego Aimed for Big 'Cap; No Prep Race

Borrego, who vaulted to the top of the handicap ranks last year with surprise victories in consecutive $1 million races on opposite coasts, will skip a prep race and train up to the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) at 1 ¼ miles on March 4, trainer Beau Greely said. Sunday, January 29, 2006

'Rock' Flattens Foes in Santa Anita Handicap

Often accused of failing to realize his awesome potential, Rock Hard Ten brought his true knockout punch to Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), pulling away for a decisive 1 3/4-length victory over the strongest field he is yet to face. Saturday, March 05, 2005

Big 'Cap Favorite Settles In as Rains Arrive

As the rains arrived once again in Southern California Friday morning, Saint Liam, winner of the Donn Handicap (gr. I) bedded down with Bobby Frankel's horses at Santa Anita after making the trip from Florida Thursday in uneventful fashion. Friday, March 04, 2005

Saint Liam Draws Outside Post for Big 'Cap

An old-fashioned East vs. West match-up between Saint Liam and Rock Hard Ten looms in Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Wednesday, March 02, 2005

Handy Work for Big 'Cap-Bound Saint Liam

Mr.& Mrs. William Warren's Saint Liam worked six furlongs handily in 1:12 at the Palm Meadows training center Saturday morning in preparation for his engagement in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap March 5. Saturday, February 26, 2005

Saint Liam Joins Probable Big 'Cap Line-Up

Donn Handicap (gr. I) winner St. Liam has joined the probable field for the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 5, according to racing secretary Rick Hammerle. Wednesday, February 23, 2005

Greely Eyes Big 'Cap for 'Rainmaker' Borrego

Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) candidate Borrego should be nicknamed "The Rainmaker." Sunday, February 13, 2005

Lundy's Liability Slips By 'Judge in San Antonio

Returning to the scene of his lone United States victory, lightly raced Lundy's Liability registered a smart win over Truly a Judge in the San Antonio Handicap (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park Sunday. Sunday, February 06, 2005

Santa Anita to Honor Delahoussaye March 5

Eddie Delahoussaye, one of the greatest jockeys in Thoroughbred history, will be honored at a March 5 Santa Anita Park winner's circle ceremony on Santa Anita Handicap day. Sunday, January 30, 2005

Big 'Cap Auction to Benefit Tsunami Victims

Santa Anita Park joins the worldwide relief effort to aid the victims of the massive Indian Ocean tsunami by auctioning off a special day at the races on March 5, Santa Anita Handicap day. Thursday, January 06, 2005

Santa Anita to Offer $12 million in Stakes Money

A total of 10 grade I stakes and more than $12 million in stakes money will be up for grabs when Santa Anita Park kicks off its 85-day winter/spring meeting Dec. 26 with the Malibu Stakes (gr. I). Friday, December 03, 2004

Santa Anita Hits High Definition Picture

The March 6 Santa Anita Handicap highlighted the first of six two-hour presentations of horse racing from Santa Anita Park on HDNet, a television network dedicated to the high definition format. Monday, March 08, 2004

Fever Knocks Pleasantly Perfect Out of Big 'Cap

Pleasantly Perfect, the 6-5 morning line favorite for Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), was declared from the race Friday morning due to a fever, trainer Richard Mandella said. Friday, March 05, 2004

Big 'Cap Kicks Off L.A. Weekend Racing Show

The 67th running of the $1-million Santa Anita Handicap on Saturday kicks off a live weekend racing show on KDOC-TV (Channel 56) for the remainder of the meeting. Thursday, March 04, 2004

HRTV to Broadcast 18 Stakes on Saturday

HorseRacing TV™ (HRTV) will set a single day network record when it offers live coverage of 18 stakes races from the Middle East and throughout the United States on Saturday, March 6. Thursday, March 04, 2004

Pleasantly Perfect Stands Tall in Big 'Cap Field

From forgotten prospect to the doorstep of greatness, Pleasantly Perfect leads the field as the 6-5 morning favorite in Saturday's 67th running of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Wednesday, March 03, 2004

Island Fashion to Tackle Males in Big 'Cap

Island Fashion, who has won consecutive grade I races at seven furlongs, hopes to make history Saturday by becoming the first filly to win the grade I, 1 1/4-mile Santa Anita Handicap. Tuesday, March 02, 2004

Southern Image Sizzles in Final Big 'Cap Drill

Southern Image worked five furlongs Sunday on Santa Anita's fast main track in :58 3/5 in his final major prep for Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I). Afterward, trainer Mike Machowsky pronounced the winner of the Malibu Stakes (gr. I) and the Sunshine Millions Classic ready to go. Sunday, February 29, 2004

Baffert Skipping Big 'Cap with Sarava

Grade I winner Sarava will not be in the gate for Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) because of his weight assignment, trainer Bob Baffert said. Sunday, February 29, 2004

Domestic Dispute Drills; Big 'Cap Possible

Strub Stakes (gr. II) winner Domestic Dispute worked a half-mile in :47 2/5 over Santa Anita's fast main track Wednesday morning and could make his next start in the March 6 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), trainer Paddy Gallagher said. Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Island Fashion Nominated to Big 'Cap

No filly has ever won the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), but Island Fashion could become the first in 67 runnings of the 10-furlong race on March 6. Wednesday, February 25, 2004

Second Works of the Week for Mandella Pair

With rain forecast over much of the next few days, Mandella accelerated the work schedules of Pleasantly Perfect and male 2-year-old colt champion Action This Day, working both Friday. Friday, February 20, 2004
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