Monzante

OTTB Spotlight: Sandburr

• By Esther Marr
• July 30, 2013
• Off Track Thoroughbreds

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

• By Eric Mitchell
• July 30, 2013
• Off Track Thoroughbreds

Aftercare needs a long-term strategy. read blog

The Good and the Bad of Monzante

• By Tom LaMarra
• July 26, 2013

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

• By Ron Mitchell
• July 25, 2013
• Racing, Southeast Region

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

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 24, 2013

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

• By Esther Marr
• July 24, 2013
• Southwest Region

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'

• By Ron Mitchell
• July 23, 2013
• Racing, Southeast Region

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
• July 23, 2013

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

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• July 22, 2013
• Racing, Southeast Region

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.

Tuscan Evening Stuck Outside in Kilroe Mile

• By Jack Shinar
• March 3, 2010
• Racing, West Region

Tuscan Evening, brilliant winner of eight of 12 starts since transferring to the United States last year, squares off against males for the first time in the $250,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (gr. IT) at Santa Anita Park March 6.

Cowboy Cal Looks to Bounce Back in Citation

• November 24, 2009
• Racing, West Region

Robert and Janice McNair's Cowboy Cal, runner-up here last fall in the Hollywood Derby (gr. I), will try to bounce back from a 10th-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Mile (gr. IT) in Hollywood Park's $300,000 Citation Handicap on Nov. 27.

Goodwood: Quality Foes Await Mine That Bird

• By Jack Shinar
• October 7, 2009
• Racing, Breeders' Cup, West Region

Mine That Bird, stunning winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) this spring, has hooked a highly contentious field for his first try against older horses in Oak Tree's $350,000 Goodwood Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Oct. 10.

Whatsthescript Adds Del Mar Mile Chapter

• By Jack Shinar
• August 24, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Favored Whatsthescript got the fast pace he was looking for and unleashed an eye-catching move down the center of the stretch to capture the $328,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) by three-quarters of a length on the grass Aug. 24.

Is Daytona 'Old Self' for Del Mar Mile?

• By Jack Shinar
• August 22, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

After wowing everyone from Southern California to Louisiana since last fall, the intermediate turf standout Daytona fell apart as the 7-10 favorite in the American Handicap at Hollywood Park. Dan Hendricks is eager to see what a seven-week break will do for his two-time grade I winning gelding in the $400,000 Del Mar Breeders' Cup Mile Handicap (gr. IIT) Aug. 24.

Monzante Catching His Stride

• July 26, 2008

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter

Monzante, who has been showing the promise of taking a major victory for some time, got it done July 20 in the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. I).

Monzante Zooms to Eddie Read Triumph

• By Jack Shinar
• July 20, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Monzante took the overland route in coming from last to catch favored Whatsthescript in the final strides, winning the $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) in eye-catching style by a half-length on the Del Mar turf course July 20.

Lava Man Faces Six Rivals in Eddie Read

• By Jack Shinar
• July 17, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Following his best effort since capturing the 2007 Hollywood Gold Cup (gr. I), seven-time grade I winner Lava Man faces six well matched rivals in the $400,000 Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT) on the Del Mar turf course July 20.

Tattersalls July Sale Starts Tuesday

• By Mark Popham
• July 7, 2008
• News, Sales

Tattersalls' mixed July sale begins July 8 in Newmarket, England, and includes a number of attractive racing and breeding prospects in its 915-lot catalog.

Artiste Royal Holds on in Whittingham

• By Jason Shandler
• June 7, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Artiste Royal, who had only one win in 13 lifetime starts on U.S. soil, broke through with a gutsy effort in the $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) June 7 at Hollywood Park, holding off a trio of horses in the final yards to score by a neck under David Flores.

Champs Elysees, Lava Man Top Whittingham

• By Jack Shinar
• June 4, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Beaten by a nose as the 2-5 favorite in the Jim Murray Memorial Handicap (gr. IIT) one month ago, Champs Elysees tries to atone in the $300,000 Charles Whittingham Memorial Handicap (gr. IT) on the Hollywood Park turf course June 7.

Surf Cat Gets Up in Mervyn LeRoy

• By Jack Shinar
• April 26, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Multiple grade II winner Surf Cat teamed with Alex Solis to win the $150,000 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) for the second time in the past three years April 26 at Hollywood Park.

Surf Cat Stretches Out for Mervyn LeRoy

• By Jack Shinar
• April 23, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Surf Cat, winner of the 2006 Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) for trainer Bruce Headley, will attempt to do it again on the stretch-out April 26 at Hollywood Park.

'Jazz's Solo Steals Strub in Style

• By Jack Shinar
• February 2, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Monterey Jazz made the transition from graded turf winner to Cushion Track with aplomb, going gate to wire to sneak away with the $300,000 Strub (gr. II) at Santa Anita Feb. 2.

'Commander Won't Sneak By in Strub

• By Jack Shinar
• January 30, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Chances are Air Commander, who won the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) by a nose at odds of 52-1 three weeks ago, won't slip under the radar again in the $300,000 Strub Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 2 on the Santa Anita Cushion Track.

Tiago, Johnny Eves Vie in 'Fernando

• By Jack Shinar
• January 10, 2008
• News, Racing, West Region

Tiago, a two-time grade I winner last year making his first start since a fifth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Classic Powered by Dodge (gr. I), takes on Malibu (gr. I) victor Johnny Eves in the $200,000 San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Jan. 12.