Silentio Noses Summer Front to Win Citation
Favored Silentio battled between horses in the stretch and nosed out Summer Front to win the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) Nov. 29 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Blue Chagall (FR) | Julio C. Canani |
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| Cowboy Cal | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| El Gato Malo | Craig Dollase |
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| Enriched | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Ever a Friend | David Jacobson |
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| Fluke (BRZ) | Humberto Ascanio |
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| Monzante | Jackie W. Thacker |
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| Proudinsky (GER) | Humberto Ascanio |
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| Skyrush (ARG) | Darrell Vienna |
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| Times Gone By | Julio C. Canani |
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TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Plays for Thanksgiving Weekend, including the Fall Highweight, the Clark, and the Citation. read blog
Alternation to Stand for $7,500 at Pin Oak
Josephine Abercrombie's Versailles, Ky.-based Pin Oak Stud announced that the 2014 stud fee for the recently retired multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Alternation will be $7,500 live foal, stands and nurses.
First Winners Reported for Cowboy Cal
Cowboy Cal was represented by his first U.S. winner when in his second start Tachi captured a maiden special weight race at Indiana Downs Aug. 27.
OTTB Spotlight: Sandburr
Positive stories about horses that were retired at the right time and able to have lives beyond the track. read blog
What's Going On Here: Do the Right Thing
Aftercare needs a long-term strategy. read blog
The Good and the Bad of Monzante
- By Tom LaMarra
The death of Monzante can be a catalyst for change, but only if it's addressed in a rational, reasonable way. read blog
LA Plans No Further Action in Monzante Case
The Louisiana State Racing Commission has concluded that no further action is needed in the case involving the former grade I winner Monzante who broke down and was euthanized following a race at Evangeline Downs July 20.
Top Tweets: Reaction to Monzante's Death
Monzante, a grade I stakes winner competing for a $4,000 tag at Evangeline Downs in Louisiana. He was injured in the race, and upon the advice of the owner's veterinarian, was euthanized.
Trainer: Monzante Euthanized Due to Injuries
Jackie Thacker, the trainer that opted to euthanize grade I winner Monzante, said he made the call when it was apparent the gelding was suffering after a breakdown in a July 20 claiming race at Evangeline Downs.
Regulator Says Monzante Was 'Salvageable'
The executive director of the Louisiana State Racing Commission said state veterinarians who examined Monzante following his breakdown in a July 20 race at Evangeline Downs determined the gelding was salvageable.
Monzante's Death a Disgrace
- By Steve Haskin
Racing can provide wonderful stories, such as last week's tale of Omaha and Morton Porter, and then can come right back and kick you in the head. read blog
NTRA Issues Statement on Monzante's Death
In response to the recent death of grade I winner Monzante, NTRA president and CEO Alex Waldrop has reiterated the importance of racetracks to become accredited by the Safety and Integrity Alliance.
Data Link Connects in Citation Handicap
Data Link shipped in from New York for trainer Shug McGaughey and carted off the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) at Betfair Hollywood Park with an impressive late turn of foot Nov. 23.
Jeranimo Aims to Defend Citation Victory
Grade I winner Jeranimo will try to win the Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) a second straight year when he starts in an expected field of eight Nov. 23 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Ladies Day at Keeneland; Sale Gains Continue
The first half of Book Four of the Keeneland September yearling sale sees fillies fill the top three price slots.
Winchell Buys Interest in Cowboy Cal
Josephine Abercrombie's Pin Oak Stud announced that Ron Winchell has purchased a significant interest in Cowboy Cal from Robert and Janice McNair's Magnolia Racing.
Injury Forces Bob Black Jack to Retire
Bob Black Jack's career is over after the 6-year-old horse was injured during a sixth-place finish in the Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park, trainer Jim Kasparoff confirmed Nov. 27.
Jeranimo Thunders Home in Citation
Favored Jeranimo rebounded from his seventh-place finish in the TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) three weeks ago with a decisive 2 3/4-length victory in the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Hollywood Park turf.
Bob Black Jack Makes Turf Debut in Citation
Second in his return to racing following a 20-month layoff, grade I winner Bob Black Jack will make his turf debut for trainer James Kasparoff in the $250,000 Citation Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollywood Park Nov. 26.
The Week In Photos: March 7, 2011
Equestrio beats Dialed In, Turbulent Descent and Dubai racing. View Slideshow
Flying Fluke Nips Caracortado in Kilroe Mile
Fluke registered the second grade I win of his career when he outfought favored Caracortado by a head in an exciting finish to the $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) on the Santa Anita turf March 5.
Unlikely Caracortado Among Kilroe Favorites
Caracortado, the California-bred gelding whose rags-to-riches story led to a shot on last year's Triple Crown trail, has moved to the turf where he is one of the favorites for the March 5 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT).
Fluke Ends Trainer's Drought in Thunder Road
Fluke ran down stablemate Proudinsky in deep stretch to win in the $100,000 Thunder Road Handicap (gr. IIIT), giving trainer Humberto Ascanio the first two finishers over the Santa Anita turf Feb. 5.
Three Grade I Winners Among Thunder Road Cast
Three grade I winners are included in the field of nine set to go in Santa Anita's $100,000 Thunder Road Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 5.
More Race Results
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| Race | Track |
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| Clark H. (gr. II) | CD |
| Citation H. (gr. I) | HOL |
| Top Flight H. (gr. II) | AQU |
| River City H. (gr. III) | CD |
| Blue Mountain S. | PEN |
Upcoming Stakes Entries
| Race | Track | Date |
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| Bewitch S. (gr. III) | KEE | |
| Matron S. | EVD | |
| Dixiana Elkhorn S. (gr. II) | KEE | |
| Last Tycoon S. (gr. III) | SA | |
| John Henry S. | EVD |
