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Hollywood Gold Cup: No Denying Dude This Time

Hollywood Gold Cup: No Denying Dude This Time

Odds-on choice Game On Dude repelled a major challenge from stablemate Richard's Kid to make Chantal Sutherland the first female jockey to win the Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I) July 7 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Saturday, July 07, 2012
Game On Dude Faces Six in Hollywood Gold Cup

Game On Dude Faces Six in Hollywood Gold Cup

Game On Dude seeks the third grade I victory of his career in the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup July 7 at Betfair Hollywood Park, a race he lost by a nose last year.

 Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Rebounding Mensa Heat Sizzles in On Trust

Recovered from ulcers, Mensa Heat was on top of his game once again as he defeated a solid group of California-bred sprinters in the $84,500 On Trust Handicap, the closing day feature at Hollywood Park Dec. 18.

 Sunday, December 18, 2011
Seven Vie in Hollywood's Closing-Day On Trust

Seven Vie in Hollywood's Closing-Day On Trust

Mensa Heat, a four-time winner since being claimed April 15 by Ted H. West, is among seven set to go in the $80,000 On Trust Handicap on closing day of the fall meet Dec. 18 at Hollywood Park.

 Thursday, December 15, 2011
Coil Ready for Another Step Forward in Swaps

Coil Ready for Another Step Forward in Swaps

After living up to his billing with a win in the Affirmed Handicap (gr. III) last month, fast-improving Coil appears ready to strike again in the $150,000 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) July 9 at Hollywood Park.

 Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Coil Springs Forward With Affirmed Victory

Coil Springs Forward With Affirmed Victory

Coil appears to be the latest top-notch 3-year-old in the barn of trainer Bob Baffert after the son of Point Given passed his initial route test in the $100,000 Affirmed Handicap (gr. III) at Hollywood Park June 11.

 Saturday, June 11, 2011