Cairo Prince Leads Florida Derby Worktab
Cairo Prince, likely favorite for the March 29 Florida Derby (gr. I), worked at Palm Meadows March 15 while fellow Florida Derby contenders Wildcat Red and General a Rod prepped at Gulfstream.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Best Actor | Jason Servis |
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| First Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Game On Dude | Bob Baffert |
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| Ice Box | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Lentenor | Leigh Delacour |
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| Miner's Reserve | Nicholas P. Zito |
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| Pleasant Prince | Bruce R. Brown |
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| Pulsion | Patrick L. Biancone |
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| Radiohead (GB) | James K. Chapman |
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| Rule | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Soaring Empire | Cam M. Gambolati |
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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.
Rosario Rides General a Rod in Florida Derby
Joel Rosario, who rode General a Rod to a victory in the Gulfstream Park Derby Jan. 1, will be back aboard the Roman Ruler colt in his next start.
McGaughey Encouraged by Honor Code's Effort
Though he didn't win, Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey was encouraged March 13 with how top 3-year-old Honor Code was doing the morning after making his long-awaited seasonal debut at Gulfstream Park.
Social Inclusion On Derby Path After Big Win
The morning after Social Inclusion's record-setting allowance victory at Gulfstream Park March 12, owner Ron Sanchez said his unbeaten Pioneerof the Nile colt is on a path for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I).
Constitution to Make Stakes Debut in FL Derby
Lightly raced unbeaten colt Constitution will make his stakes debut in the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
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
Gulfstream Uses Graded Stakes Testing Fund
Gulfstream Park will become the first racetrack to use the graded stakes out-of-competition testing grant fund, beginning with the March 29 Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I), it was announced March 11.
Haskin's One for the Roses: Honor Code
Steve Haskin discusses the Kentucky Derby path of Honor Code. Honor Code has not started this year due to set backs, but is entered in a race on Wednesday.
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
Florida Derby Card to Receive Purse Incentive
Gulfstream Park announces it will add bonus money for March 29 program based on the number of starters during each of the day's races.
Honor Code Gets Tightener for Seasonal Debut
Coming up to his 2014 seasonal debut at Gulfstream Park, top 3-year-old prospect Honor Code breezed four furlongs March 9 in :47.97 over the main track.
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.
Top Billing Off Derby Trail With Fracture
Top Billing will miss the Florida Derby and is off the Triple Crown trail with a cannon bone injury. Stablemate Honor Code, who makes his season debut March 12 at Gulfstream, could now be a candidate for Florida's big event.
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
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.
Barbaro's Brother Lentenor Sires First Foal
Lentenor, a stakes-winning full brother to Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Barbaro, sired his first foal when a colt was born Feb. 20 at Calumet Farms near Lexington.
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.
Cairo Prince Works Bullet at Palm Meadows
A sharp Cairo Prince continued his preparations for the $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) by breezing a bullet five furlongs March 1 at Palm Meadows, the Gulfstream Park satellite training facility.
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