Beholder, Stellar Wind Renew Rivalry
The budding rivalry between champions Beholder and Stellar Wind will see its third round Oct. 1 in the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
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Racing's Stars Set for Santa Anita Saturday
Two of racing's biggest stars—California Chrome and Beholder—will make their final starts before the Breeders' Cup on the Oct. 1 Santa Anita Park card as they take advantage of the opportunity to prep at the site of this year's World Championships.
Beholder Logs Final Work for Zenyatta
After Beholder's last timed workout in preparation for the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I), just more than a week out from the Oct. 1 race, trainer Richard Mandella said she is ready to take on Stellar Wind in a rematch of champions.
War Front Colt Goes for $1.3M at Keeneland
A War Front colt produced from the two-time grade I-winning A.P. Indy mare Love and Pride became the second seven-figure yearling Sept. 13 at the Keeneland September yearling sale when purchased by Shadwell Estate Co. for $1.3 million.
Stellar Wind, Nyquist, Arrogate Work in SoCal
California Chrome wasn't the only star on the work tab Sept. 10 in Southern California. Champions of 2015 Stellar Wind and Nyquist both put in drills for upcoming starts, as did 2016 Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner Arrogate.
Beholder Works, Zenyatta Stakes Likely Next
After her second work since a second-place run in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), trainer Richard Mandella is leaning toward running Spendthrift Farm's Beholder in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
Nyquist Begins Work for Pennsylvania Derby
After noticing Reddam Racing's Nyquist was getting a little skinny at Del Mar, trainer Doug O'Neill decided to send the Uncle Mo colt north on Interstate 5 to train at the much more relaxed San Luis Rey Training Center.
Stellar Wind Back Working at Del Mar
Hronis Racing's Stellar Wind logged her first breeze Aug. 20 since she defeated three-time champion Beholder in Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).
Sadler Savors 'Special Win' by Stellar Wind
If there was ever a time to celebrate, July 30 was the day for trainer John Sadler, who saddled Stellar Wind to an upset victory over Beholder in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I) on his 60th birthday.
Claiborne Stallion Arch Dies at Age 21
Arch, the sire of 11 grade I winners, died Jan. 20 of an apparent heart attack, according to Bernie Sams, representative of Claiborne Farm near Paris, Ky., where the 21-year-old son of Kris S. stood at stud.
Beholder Reigning Queen of Zenyatta Stakes
Spendthrift Farm's indefatigable 5-year-old mare was once again much the best at Santa Anita Park, taking the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) in the easiest of gallops Sept. 26.
Beholder Has Plenty to Accomplish in Zenyatta
With another run against males in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) potentially in Beholder's future, it might be easy to overlook the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita, but that would be misguided.
Beholder Working Well Toward Zenyatta
Spendthrift Farm's Beholder turned in what might end up being her final timed workout in preparation for the Sept. 26 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) when she covered six furlongs in 1:12 4/5 Sept. 18 at Santa Anita Park.
Beholder Will Target BC Classic
Beholder will target the Oct. 31 Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) and a potential showdown with Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, Ned Toffey confirmed. Her connections have also decided not to offer her at auction this year.
Beholder Breezes Easy at Santa Anita
With temperatures touching triple digits in Southern California recently, trainer Richard Mandella took it easy on Beholder Sept. 11 at Santa Anita Park.
Mandella: Beholder 'One of the Greats'
Trainer Richard Mandella was still all smiles a day after Beholder devastated males in the Pacific Classic (gr. I).
BC Events Highlight Santa Anita's Autumn Meet
Santa Anita Park's 2015 autumn meet will be highlighted by six grade I Breeders' Cup Challenge races, the Southern California track announced July 22.
After the Wire: Jockey Club Gold Cup
Evan Hammonds recaps a plethora of graded stakes from the weekend. Learn how the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Awesome Again S., Zenyatta S., and FrontRunner S. will effect the Breeders' Cup. watch video
After the Wire: Jockey Club Gold Cup
Evan Hammonds recaps a plethora of graded stakes from the weekend. Learn how the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Awesome Again S., Zenyatta S., and FrontRunner S. will effect the Breeders' Cup.
Featured Horse Profile: Beholder
Champion returned to the races on Sept 27 with a repeat victory in the Zenyatta. More
Champion Beholder Defends Zenyatta Crown
Beholder, a two-time champion, tuned up for the Breeders' Cup with a three-quarter-length score over Tiz Midnight in the 1 1/16-mile Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita.
Beholder, Iotapa Lock Horns in Zenyatta
Beholder, who loves racing at Santa Anita but will be making just her third start of the year, will have to outkick dual grade I winner Iotapa to win the $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27.
Unlocking Winners: Super Saturday!
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Super Saturday races at Belmont Park and Santa Anita. read blog
Beholder Fires Bullet for Zenyatta Defense
Two-time champion filly Beholder turned in a bullet seven-furlong workout Sept. 20 at Santa Anita Park as she prepares to defend last year's victory in the Zenyatta Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 27.
Three Chimneys Not Consigning Yearlings
Under a business plan change at the farm, Three Chimneys will not offer a consignment at this year's Keeneland September yearling sale.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Amani (CHI) | Neil D. Drysdale |
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| Include Me Out | Ronald W. Ellis |
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| Joyful Victory | J. Larry Jones |
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| Love and Pride | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Love Theway Youare | Myung Kwon Cho |
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| Miss Mittagong | Ben D. A. Cecil |
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| Star Billing | John A. Shirreffs |
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| Switch | John W. Sadler |
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| Via Villaggio | Michael J. Maker |
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More Stakes Entries
- At this Track
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | 9/30 |
| Eddie D S. (gr. III) | SA | 9/30 |
| FrontRunner S. (gr. I) | SA | 10/1 |
| Awesome Again S. (gr. I) | SA | 10/1 |
| Rodeo Drive S. (gr. IT) | SA | 10/1 |
