That Handicapping Show: Illinois Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Illinois Derby and the Charles Town Classic. Watch Video
TVG Pacific Classic S.
Race 9 at DEL MAR on
- 1 1/4 miles
- $1,000,000
- Contenders
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Akkadian | Julio C. Canani |
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| Amani (CHI) | Neil D. Drysdale |
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| Dullahan | Dale L. Romans |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Jaycito | Justin R. Evans |
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| Rail Trip | Ronald W. Ellis |
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| Richard's Kid | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Riveting Reason | Myung Kwon Cho |
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| Suggestive Boy (ARG) | Ronald L. McAnally |
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| Where's Sterling | Kirk Ziadie |
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The Dude Returns to Charles Town
On Saturday, Game On Dude returns to Charles Town to seek another victory in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II). Will he win? read blog
Dude Back On Game for Charles Town Classic
His reputation restored with a superb win in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Game On Dude looks for a repeat victory in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) the night of April 19 at Charles Town Races.
Game On Dude Arrives for Charles Town Classic
Game On Dude arrived in West Virginia April 15 ahead of his expected start in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 19, when he will bid for a repeat victory in the race.
Just a Way Ranked World's Best Racehorse
Dominant Dubai Duty Free (UAE-I) winner Just a Way leads the second edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2014 with a 130 rating.
Sutherland-Kruse Returns to Woodbine in 2014
Chantal Sutherland-Kruse will make her return to Woodbine with four mounts April 12 as the curtain lifts on the Canadian track's 2014 meet.
Game On Dude Heads World's Best Racehorses
Game On Dude, who recently won the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) for a record-breaking third time, heads the first edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2014.
What's Going On Here: Dude the Redeemer
Historic Big 'Cap was racing at its best. read blog
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 3/11/2014
Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, Australia, Gulfstream Park, Delta Downs, Hong Kong and more. view slideshow
After the Wire: Santa Anita Handicap
Evan Hammonds recaps the historical Santa Anita Handicap, San Felipe Stakes, Gulfstream Park Handicap, and the Tampa Bay Derby. watch video
Game On Dude Captures Record Third Big 'Cap
Experts thought Game On Dude had lost a step, but the gallant old gelding proved them wrong with a history-making third victory in the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Winning Prize Streaks Home in Kilroe Mile
Argentinian import Winning Prize streaked gate-to-wire in the $350,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park March 8, securing his first grade I score in the U.S.
Big 'Cap Seems Like Olden Days
The Santa Anita Handicap became the West Coast's most prestigious racing event by consistently bringing out the best people and horses. The race's history has been dotted with gritty campaigners who just don't give up.
THS: Santa Anita H. & San Felipe S.
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the highly anticipated Santa Anita Handicap and the Kentucky Derby contenders in the San Felipe Stakes. watch video
Who Will Win the Big 'Cap Showdown?
In what may go down as the race of the year, Saturday's Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) will feature a rematch between Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) 1-2 finishers Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge. read blog
Lochte Looks for First California Stakes
Lochte, impressive 39-1 winner of the Feb. 9 Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (gr. IT), will attempt to repeat his success in his first trip to California when he faces nine others in the March 8 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr.IT).
Epic Rematch Set for Santa Anita Handicap
Mucho Macho Man has been installed as the 9-5 morning line favorite for the 77th renewal of the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.
Game On Dude Looking for Respect
Seven-year-old gelding will try to become first three-time winner of the Santa Anita Handicap.
Mucho Macho Man Struts for Santa Anita Fans
Mucho Macho Man was on the Santa Anita Park main track between races March 2 for his final timed workout before the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), a drill jockey Gary Stevens termed "a little romp in the park."
Will Take Charge Fires Bullet at Oaklawn
Will Take Charge breezed a bullet half-mile March 2 at Oaklawn Park in his final local workout ahead of a tantalizing showdown with Mucho Macho Man and Game On Dude in the March 8 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I).
Mucho Macho Man to Carry 124 at Santa Anita
Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Mucho Macho Man has been assigned top weight of 124 pounds for the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap, one more pound than Classic runner-up and 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge.
Big 'Cap Added to 'Jockey Club Tour on FOX'
Live coverage of the March 8 Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) has been added to "The Jockey Club Tour on FOX," officials said Feb. 24.
Mucho Macho Man Arrives for Big 'Cap Date
Breeders' Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man arrived Feb. 23 at the stable area at Santa Anita Park in advance of a rematch with Classic runner-up Will Take Charge in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8.
Q&A With Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith
"I try to ride the best I know how to ride," Smith said. "I love horses, I truly do. I like people to know that and I hope it shows in my riding, let's put it that way. I have to be the best I can possibly be."
Lukas Says Will Take Charge Going to Big 'Cap
If all goes as planned, the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 8 will feature a rematch between the top two finishers in last year's Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) in Mucho Macho Man and Will Take Charge.
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Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare S. (gr. III) | KEE | |
| Distaff H. (gr. II) | AQU | |
| Howard B. Noonan S. | BEU | |
| Miami Mile H. (gr. III) | CRC | |
| Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash S. | CT |
