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Imperative Repeats in Charles Town Classic

Three runners entered the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2) April 22 for Loooch Racing and Imaginary Stables, and one got by with a little help from his friends.

Will Stanford Be Defeated in the Charles Town Classic?

By J. Keeler Johnson
April 20, 2017
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Charles Town Classic (G2)

Stanford Seeks Charles Town Classic Repeat

By BloodHorse Staff
April 19, 2017
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Stanford is back for a repeat bid in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2).

Midnight Storm Rolls Into Santa Anita Handicap

All it took was a couple starts on dirt for Midnight Storm to go from gutsy turf miler to highweight in the premier handicap race on the West Coast.

Midnight Storm Back on Dirt for Native Diver

By Claire Novak
November 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Midnight Storm, whose more than $1.28 million in earnings have been picked up mostly in grass races, will switch back to dirt for the $100,000 Native Diver Stakes (gr. III) Nov. 27 at Del Mar.

California Chrome Superior in Pacific Classic

The margin was insignificant, because the field never had a chance against California Chrome Aug. 20 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I).

Star Trio Set for Historic Pacific Classic

With fingers crossed seemingly all across the country from fans hoping for a clash of West Coast superstars Aug. 20 in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), the stage is finally set.

Melatonin Game in Gold Cup Victory

By Jeremy Balan
June 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin clinched his second grade I of the year June 25 in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita.

That Handicapping Show: The Gold Cup

By Claire Novak
June 23, 2016
Handicapping

Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I), featuring Melatonin, Hoppertunity, Second Summer, Hard Aces, and Imperative. Sponsored by Equibase.

Melatonin, Hoppertunity Face Off in Gold Cup

By Jeremy Balan
June 22, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

If the 1 1/4 miles truly is his sweet spot, Melatonin should be primed for another big run in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I) June 25, a "Win and You're In" event for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).

Stanford Gate to Wire in Charles Town Classic

Stanford, who just missed winning the $500,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) in his previous start, got the lion's share of a much bigger pot with a victory in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 23.

Imperative, Page McKenney Return for Charles Town Classic

By Tom LaMarra
April 20, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Imperative and Page McKenney, second and third, respectively, behind Moreno in last year's Charles Town Classic (gr. II), are among 10 older horses entered in the $1.25 million event April 23 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Nyquist Logs Final Breeze for Florida Derby

By Jeremy Balan
March 25, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Southeast Region, West Region

In his final timed workout in preparation for the April 2 Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Doug O'Neill kept the distance the same for Reddam Racing's undefeated Nyquist, but added some company to spice things up March 25.

Melatonin 16-1 Stunner in Big 'Cap

Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin provided a 16-1 shocker in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), taking the field of nine gate-to-wire to score by 4 1/4 lengths March 12.

Effinex, General a Rod Ship in for Big 'Cap

With the likes of California Chrome and Hoppertunity heading overseas for the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 12 appears primed for East Coast invaders looking to take advantage.

Hoppertunity Edges Imperative in San Antonio

A year-long stretch of near misses ended for Hoppertunity Feb. 6 in the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park.

Runners for 'Team Baffert' Head San Antonio

Dortmund may be on the sidelines for now, but Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert still holds a good hand going into the $500,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 6 at Santa Anita Park.

California Chrome Powerful in Winning Return

By Jeremy Balan
January 9, 2016
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

He had new co-owners and new silks, but California Chrome got his mojo back with a powerful victory in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park, his first start off a nine-month layoff.

'Chrome' May Encounter Wet Track in Return

California Chrome is scheduled to face seven other older horses in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 9 at Santa Anita Park, but with rain in the forecast, he could be racing over wet footing for the first time.

Dortmund Dominant in Native Diver

Dortmund pushed his record in Southern California to a perfect seven-for-seven Nov. 28 at Del Mar, taking the $150,000 Native Diver with ease in his first start at the seaside racetrack.

Dortmund Stays Home for Native Diver

Scratched from the Clark Handicap (gr. I) because of a quarter-crack, Kaleem Shah's Dortmund will stay home for his next race, the $150,000 Native Diver (gr. III) Nov. 28 at Del Mar.

Smooth Roller Runs Away in Awesome Again

By Jeremy Balan
September 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

In only the fourth start of his career, Lucky Charm Stable's Smooth Roller lived up to his name with an impressive score in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 at Santa Anita Park.

That Handicapping Show: The Awesome Again

By Claire Novak
September 24, 2015
Handicapping, Breeders' Cup

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Watch Video

That Handicapping Show: Awesome Again Stakes

September 24, 2015

Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Awesome Again Stakes featuring Bayern, Hoppertunity, Global View, Imperative, and Point Piper. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Awesome Again.

Is the Awesome Again Bayern's Last Stand?

By Jeremy Balan
September 23, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Yet to find the winner's circle so far in his 4-year-old campaign, the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 26 may be Bayern's last hurrah.

Beholder Tagged Favorite in Pacific Classic

By Jeremy Balan
August 21, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Trainer Richard Mandella said he'd try two-time champion Beholder against males in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), as long as she showed she was ready three weeks after her romp in the Clement L. Hirsch (gr. I).

Shared Belief Eased as Moreno Wins CT Classic

By Tom LaMarra
April 18, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Multiple grade I winner Shared Belief failed to finish April 18 in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), eased by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith as Southern Stables' Moreno took the 1 1/8-mile test at Charles Town.

Looking for an Upset in the CT Classic

April 16, 2015
Handicapping

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) at Charles Town. read blog

Eight to Tackle Shared Belief in CT Classic

By Tom LaMarra
April 16, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Eight foes will line up to take a shot at Shared Belief, arguably the top older horse in North America, in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 18 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Shared Belief Has Final Work for CT Classic

By BloodHorse Staff
April 14, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

Shared Belief, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in his last start, turned in his final workout April 14 in preparation for the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 18.

Shared Belief Traveling East for CT Classic

By Jeremy Balan
March 26, 2015
Thoroughbred Racing

Shared Belief will make his first start outside of California in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 18, co-owner Jim Rome said March 25.

Shared Belief Untouchable in Big 'Cap

Shared Belief did what was expected of him in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7, blowing an overmatched group of horses away with ease.

Shared Belief a Massive Favorite in Big 'Cap

The field for the $1 million, 1 1/4-mile Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) March 7 is full, but beyond headliner Shared Belief, the race lacks the potential star power that appeared to be possible when nominations came out.

Hoppertunity Seeks to Spoil San Antonio Party

For the fifth race in a row, a formidable Bob Baffert-trained contender is looming to take on Shared Belief. Only Bayern, in the Breeders' Cup Classic, has got the best of the dark bay gelding.

Hokko Tarumae Scores Champions Cup in 3rd Try

With two previous third-place finishes in the race formerly known as the Japan Cup Dirt, Michiaki Yabe's Hokko Tarumae was too powerful this year and won the $1,638,183 Champions Cup (Jpn-I) Dec. 7 at Chukyo Racecourse.

Haskin's Saturday Longshot Plays

If you think Friday's four-race mini Breeders' Cup card was confusing wait until you get a load of Saturday's races. read blog

TimeformUS Breeders' Cup Preview: Classic

October 31, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping

Timeform US Breeders' Cup Preview: Will Shared Belief Remain Undefeated? read blog

Haskin BC Report: Don't Overlook Imperative

October 26, 2014
Breeders' Cup

Has the Breeders' Cup Classic got you stumped? Are you clueless as to who is going to like the track, like the distance, not mind the traveling, draw a bad post? Do you know how good Shared Belief really is? read blog

BC Classic: How Weak Are the Older Horses?

By Steve Haskin
October 21, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Let's face it, the older horse division that at one time looked like a sure thing to dominate the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), has pretty much fallen apart. Could a horse like Zivo jump up and beat the 3-year-olds?

Shared Belief Heavy Choice in Awesome Again

By BloodHorse Staff
September 26, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Undefeated Shared Belief looms a heavy favorite as he heads a field of eight in the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) at 1 1/8 miles Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park.

Shared Belief Streaks to Pacific Classic Win

By Jack Shinar
August 24, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Champion Shared Belief kept his stellar record spotless with another smashing victory Aug. 24 in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I), sweeping past pacesetter Game On Dude and drawing away at Del Mar.

Which Game On Dude Will Show Up in Classic?

By Jack Shinar
August 21, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Game On Dude has been dominating the ranks of older horses in Southern California for so long it's tempting to believe he's lost a step every time he throws in a bad one.

Shared Belief Favored in Pacific Classic

By Ron Mitchell
August 21, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Shared Belief has been installed the 5-2 morning-line favorite in the TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) as the undefeated 3-year-old seeks to prevent older horse Game On Dude from a repeat victory in the $1 million race Aug. 24.

Frac Daddy Inherits San Diego's Favorite Role

With the unfortunate morning training death of pre-race favorite Dance With Fate, Frac Daddy, a two-time stakes winner in 2014, is now the likely choice in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 26 at Del Mar.

Majestic Harbor Shocks Gold Cup

By Frank Angst
June 28, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Gallant Stables' Majestic Harbor circled horses in the far turn, flew past fading favorite Game On Dude, and powered to the wire to register a clear victory in the Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes (gr. I) June 28.

Will 'Dude Be Game in the Gold Cup?

June 26, 2014
Handicapping

Can Game On Dude three-peat in the prestigious Gold Cup at Santa Anita? read blog

Game On Dude Seeks Third Straight Gold Cup

Game On Dude, who topped the first edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2014, heads the field for the 75th renewal of the Gold Cup at Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) June 28 at Santa Anita Park.

Gold Cup Threat Majestic Harbor Fires Bullet

Grade III winner Majestic Harbor, nearing a start in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (gr. I), worked five furlongs the morning of June 22 in a bullet :58 4/5 under regular rider Tyler Baze.

Dude! Imperative Shocks Charles Town Classic

By Jack Shinar
April 19, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

Imperative pounced on a softened-up Game On Dude rounding the final turn and proved best in the drive to land a $1 million payday at odds of 26-1 in the Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 19 at Charles Town Races.

Dude Back On Game for Charles Town Classic

By Jack Shinar
April 16, 2014
Thoroughbred Racing, Mid-Atlantic Region

His reputation restored with a superb win in the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I), Game On Dude looks for a repeat victory in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) the night of April 19 at Charles Town Races.

Trainer	Robert B. Hess, Jr.
Jockey	Javier Castellano
Owner	Loooch Racing Stables, Inc. and Imaginary Stables
Breeder	Glencrest Farm LLC & Darley

Imperative View Five-Cross Pedigree	Bernardini	A.P. Indy
		Cara Rafaela
	Call Her	Caller I. D.
		Jolie Britt

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