Longtime California Horseman Bill Currin Dies
Bill Currin, who bred, owned, and trained 2006 Hollywood Futurity (gr. I) winner Stormello, died Feb. 11 in Solana Beach, Calif., after a long illness. He was 77.
Del Mar Derby
Race 9 at DEL MAR on
- One And One Eighth Miles
- 300000
- 6:00 PM
- on TVG
- Contenders
- News
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| All Squared Away | Peter Miller |
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| Brother Francis | James M. Cassidy |
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| Desormais | UNKNOWN |
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| Howe Great | Richard C. Mettee |
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| Midnight Crooner | Bob Baffert |
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| My Best Brother | Julio C. Canani |
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| Old Time Hockey | Thomas F. Proctor |
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| Power Foot | Richard E. Mandella |
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| Smart Ellis | UNKNOWN |
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| Tones (IRE) | Molly J. Pearson |
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| Tribal Tribute | Tim McCanna |
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Vagabond Shoes Inhales Rivals in San Marcos
Favored Vagabond Shoes uncoiled a torrid outside rally and powered clear to win the $200,000 San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) Feb. 8 on the turf course at Santa Anita Park.
Jeranimo Headlines Deep Field for San Marcos
Fourteen horses have been entered for the San Marcos Stakes (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita Park turf Feb. 8, led by recent San Gabriel Stakes (gr. IIT) winner Jeranimo.
Freshened Summer Front Heads Ft. Lauderdale
Multiple graded stakes winner Summer Front, freshened up for his 5-year-old campaign by trainer Christophe Clement, meets defending Ft. Lauderdale Stakes (gr. IIT) upset winner Mucho Mas Macho Jan. 11 at Gulfstream Park.
Filly Tannery, Hyper to Tangle in Red Smith
Richard Santulli's Tannery, winner of the Oct. 27 E.P. Taylor Stakes (Can-IT), will aim for consecutive black-type scores while facing the boys in the Nov. 16 Red Smith Handicap (gr. IIIT).
Hard-Knockers Line Up for BC Marathon
Argentinian-bred Ever Rider, looking to follow the path taken by Calidoscopio, heads a field of 10 along with millionaire Pool Play in the $500,000 Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II) on Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Za Approval Solid in Knickerbocker Score
Za Approval ran to his recent form and easily captured the $200,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Belmont Park Oct. 12, coming off recent runner-up efforts behind Wise Dan and Obviously.
Boisterous, Za Approval Top Knickerbocker
Grade I winner Boisterous is looking to get back on track in the $200,000 Knickerbocker Stakes (gr. IIIT) Oct. 12 at Belmont Park, a race he has won twice before, but Live Oak Plantation's Za Approval looms large.
Slim Shadey Faces 13 in John Henry Defense
Thirteen opponents await Slim Shadey in the $150,000 John Henry Turf Championship (gr. IIT) as the British-bred 5-year-old attempts to defend his title Sept. 29 at Santa Anita Park.
Gabriel Charles, Ethnic Dance Win at Del Mar
Gabriel Charles and Ethnic Dance used different tactics to get there, but both were winners in separate divisions of the $250,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) Sept. 1.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
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Del Mar Derby Overflows, Split Into Divisions
With two dozen 3-year-olds overflowing the entry box, the $250,000 Del Mar Derby (gr. IIT) was split into two divisions to be contested on the turf Sept. 1.
Favored Summer Front Takes Cliff Hanger
Waterford Stable's even money favorite Summer Front brought home a third grade III victory with his win in the 35th edition $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Monmouth Park Aug. 25.
Summer Front Returns in Cliff Hanger Stakes
Miami Mile (gr. IIIT) winner Summer Front takes on Howe Great and Hudson Steele, the 2-3 finishers in the Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT), in the $100,000 Cliff Hanger Stakes (gr. IIIT) Aug. 25 at Monmouth Park.
Who Will Step Forward in Del Mar Handicap?
The $150,000 Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 24 presents a golden opportunity for one of seven older colts and geldings to earn an automatic slot in the $3 million Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. IT) this fall.
Gomez, Dice Flavor Roll to La Jolla Surprise
Jockey Garrett Gomez boldly announced his return to action with a come-from-behind victory aboard 8-1 shot Dice Flavor in a dramatic finish to the $150,000 La Jolla Handicap (gr. IIT) on the grass Aug. 10 at Del Mar.
Silver Max Shines in Oceanport Score
Last year's Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) winner Silver Max flashed speed from the gate to add the July 28 Oceanport Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Monmouth to his portfolio for trainer Dale Romans and owners Mark Bacon and Dana Wells.
All Squared Away Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Trainer Peter Miller termed surgery on 4-year-old gelding All Squared Away for a condylar fracture of his right front ankle "very successful." He said the prognosis for a full recovery is "very good."
King Kreesa's Hand Holds Up in Poker Stakes
After defeating other New York-breds on the lead in his previous start, King Kreesa replicated that front-running effort against open company in the $150,000 Poker Stakes (gr. III) July 4 at Belmont Park.
Data Link Takes Class Dip in Poker Stakes
Multiple graded stakes winner Data Link looks for his second victory of 2013 when he heads a field of seven turf horses going a mile in the $150,000 Poker Stakes (gr. IIIT), the Independence Day feature at Belmont Park.
Travers Winner Alpha to Contest Suburban
Godolphin Racing's Alpha, who dead-heated for first in last year's Travers Stakes (gr. I), is set to make his next start July 6 in the $350,000 Suburban Handicap (gr. II) at Belmont Park.
Tale of a Champion Makes Grade in Whittingham
A pocket trip worked to perfection for Tale of a Champion and jockey Joe Talamo when they outfought favored All Squared Away in deep stretch to post a 10-1 upset in the Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) June 8.
Slim Shadey in Comfort Zone for Whittingham
Slim Shadey returns to his favorite distance of 10 furlongs as the 122-pound highweight in the $200,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) on the turf June 8 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Hard to get Past Orb in Preakness
- By Pete Denk
Pete wonders how to make money on the Preakness card. read blog
Lukas Has Two in Dixie on Preakness Day
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has three starters in the May 18 Preakness Stakes and five in races on the undercard, including Optimizer and Skyring as part of a 13-horse field for the Longines Dixie Stakes (gr. IIT).
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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 |
