Breeder Hargus Sexton Dies at 96
Hargus Sexton, who along with his wife, Sandra, bred dozens of stakes winners, died at his farm outside Versailles June 15 at the age of 96.
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Del Mar Announces Summer Stakes Schedule
Del Mar's 2017 summer schedule will offer 41 stakes races worth $7.3 million during a 36-day season, the San Diego County racetrack announced March 22.
The Week in Photos for 9/6/2016
The Woodward, Spinaway, Hopeful, Del Mar Futurity, Prioress, Del Mar Derby, Bernard Baruch Handicap, John C. Mabee, Saranac, Smarty Jones, Sprint Cup and more.
Klimt Gives Baffert 13th Del Mar Futurity
Klimt surged past favored early leader Straight Fire in the stretch and drew off to about a four-length victory in the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (gr. I) Sept. 5 at Del Mar.
Futurity Brings Down Curtain at Del Mar
Three potential stars head the field in Monday's 69th Futurity: Klimt, Chasing Aces, and Straight Fire.
Masochistic Blazes in 2016 Debut
A more than eight month layoff didn't change much—Masochistic is still one fast animal.
Grade I Winner Gabriel Charles Retired
Grade I winner Gabriel Charles has been retired following the discovery that he bowed a tendon, trainer Jeff Mullins said July 7.
Alert Bay Holds Tough in San Francisco Mile
Alert Bay shook off pacesetter G. G. Ryder in the stretch and dug in to repel good-closing graded winners Gabriel Charles and Bal a Bali to win the $100,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) April 30 at Golden Gate Fields.
Gabriel Charles Makes Return in SF Mile
Although he'd ideally like to have a softer landing spot, trainer Jeff Mullins is just happy to get grade I winner Gabriel Charles back to racing April 30 in the $100,000 San Francisco Mile (gr. IIIT) at Golden Gate Fields.
Del Mar Sets Summer Stakes Schedule
Del Mar's summer meet, highlighted by the Pacific Classic (gr. I) and several other Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races, will have projected purses of $525,000 per day.
First Foal Reported for Ive Struck a Nerve
The first reported foal for grade II winner Ive Struck a Nerve, who was gelded after the 2015 breeding season, is a colt born Feb. 27 at Peach Lane Farms in Opelousas, La.
First Foal for Capo Bastone is a Filly
The first reported foal by grade I winner Capo Bastone arrived at Y-Lo Racing Stables in Ocala, Fla. Jan. 23. The foal is a filly out of Y-Lo's homebred Speightstown mare Speightstown Girl.
Nyquist Takes Del Mar Futurity Under Wraps
Reddam Racing's Nyquist, the 1-2 favorite, wins the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (gr. I) under wraps. The son of first-crop sire Uncle Mo covers the seven furlongs in 1:23.28.
Promising Youth on Display in Futurity
There will be no shortage of hope surrounding the 68th running of the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (gr. I) on the seaside racetrack's closing day, Sept. 7.
Gabriel Charles Out of Arlington Million
Sam Britt and Michael House's Gabriel Charles will not run in the Arlington Million (gr. IT) after being rushed into emergency colic surgery Aug. 8 at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital in Bonsall, Calif.
Gabriel Charles Set for Arlington Million
Sam Britt and Michael House's Gabriel Charles will take his sharp recent form to the Arlington Million (gr. IT) Aug. 15 at Arlington International Racecourse, according to trainer Jeff Mullins.
Gabriel Charles Swings Wide to Win Read
Heading back to Del Mar proved a winning move for Sam Britt and Michael House's Gabriel Charles, who closed to win the $400,500 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) by 3 3/4 lengths July 18 at the seaside racetrack.
Finnegans Wake Back to Grass in Eddie Read
After a brief detour to dirt for a run in the Gold Cup (gr. I) June 27 at Santa Anita Park, Finnegans Wake will return to his comfort zone on the Southern California turf for the $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) July 18.
Bal a Bali Surges to Win American in U.S. Bow
Brazilian Triple Crown winner Bal a Bali made a splash in his U.S. debut, capturing the $100,000 American Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 9 at Santa Anita Park.
Bal a Bali Vying for U.S. Score in American
Bal a Bali will look to carry his impressive success in Brazil into his first U.S. start, the $100,000 American Stakes (gr. IIIT) May 9 at Santa Anita Park.
Distinctiv Passion Rockets to Midnight Lute
Distinctiv Passion came out running for jockey Mike Smith and was never headed en route to a 1 3/4-length victory in the $100,000 Midnight Lute Stakes (gr. III) Dec. 27 at Santa Anita Park.
Adena Reopens Florida Stallion Division
Adena Springs South will stand Capo Bastone, City Wolf, and Hunters Bay for the 2015 breeding season.
Goldencents Draws Rail for BC Dirt Mile
The winner of last year's edition of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (gr. I) leads a group of 11 entered for the 2014 edition as he aims to become the first two-time victor in the race's seven-year history Oct. 31.
Breeders' Cup News Update for October 26, 2014
Claire Novak updates us on California Chrome's arrival, Majestic Harbor, Tapiture, Untapable, Bob Baffert's reaction to the works of Bayern and American Pharoah, and Capo Bastone being out of the Breeders' Cup.
Breeders' Cup News Update for Oct. 26, 2014
Claire Novak updates us on California Chrome's arrival, Majestic Harbor, Tapiture, Untapable, Bob Baffert's reaction to the works of Bayern and American Pharoah, and Capo Bastone being out of the Breeders' Cup. watch video
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Caballo Del Cielo | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| Capo Bastone | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Gabriel Charles | Jeff Mullins |
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| Heir of Storm | Richard Baltas |
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| Ive Struck a Nerve | J. Keith Desormeaux |
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| Know More | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Pure Loyalty | Mark Glatt |
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| Rolling Fog | Bob Baffert |
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| Scherer Magic | H. Ray Ashford, Jr. |
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| Switch to the Lead | Lester Salzman |
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| The Whole Deal | Steve Knapp |
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| Yankee Rebel | Robert B. Hess, Jr. |
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| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Real Good Deal S. | DMR | 7/28 |
| California Dreamin' S. | DMR | 7/29 |
| Bing Crosby S. (G1) | DMR | 7/29 |
| Fleet Treat S. | DMR | 7/30 |
| Clement L. Hirsch S. (G1) | DMR | 7/30 |
