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And They're Off: Holiday Edition (Video)

And They're Off: Holiday Edition (Video)

Hosted by Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin, "And They're Off" is a bi-monthly online video series sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. This week, Lenny and Steve present highlights from the 2008 season of "And They're Off." Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Pro-Ride Surface Attracts Europeans

Pro-Ride Surface Attracts Europeans

European trainers discussed the strengths of their Breeders' Cup contenders, the largest number from overseas since 1994. Several said they would not have made the trip if the main track had a dirt instead of a synthetic surface. Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Commentary: When Is Diligence Due?

You can bet there are those pushing for a return to a dirt surface at Santa Anita Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: What Foot Forward?

Ky. Derby Trail: What Foot Forward?

It used to be so simple. Every step horses took on the Kentucky Derby trail was on good old Mother Earth. Now, we have no idea what some horses are putting their feet into. Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Commentary: Surfaces and Shut-downs

By Morton Cathro - Santa Anita's wet-weather woes flooding its synthetic track remind a dwindling number of oldtimers of the rain-soaked, not-so-grand opening a half-century ago of Golden Gate Fields and its clay-like racing surface that doomed the track to temporary oblivion. Tuesday, January 29, 2008