Mitchell Finds a Friend in Kilroe Mile
Claiming king Mike Mitchell performed his magic once again at Santa Anita March 1, winning the $300,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Handicap (gr. IT) with Ever a Friend.
Articles posted March 1, 2008
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Heatseeker Flashes Firepower in Big 'Cap
Heatseeker gave Northern California kingpin Jerry Hollendorfer a win with the conditioner's first starter in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) in a mild surprise March 1.
Colonel John Stops El Gato Malo in Sham
Odds-on choice El Gato Malo fell from the ranks of the unbeaten when Colonel John held the closer off in the final furlong to win the $200,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita March 1.
Absolutely Cindy Tops Boys in Battaglia
Absolutely Cindy, the lone filly in a field of 11, made a jaw-dropping seven-wide move coming out of the final turn and caught Your Round inside the sixteenth-pole to score an impressive victory in the $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes March 1 at Turfway Park.
B.E.S.T. to Run Saratoga Dental Clinic
The Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust has given the New York-based Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T) a $40,000 grant that will make it possible for backstretch workers to have on-site dental services at Saratoga Race Course in 2008, it was announced March 1.
Whimsical Finish in Gulfstream Handicap
You could take nothing away from the top three finishers in the $350,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap, but Turtle Bird Stable's Sir Whimsey got the job done and drew away in the final furlongs to win by a half-length.
Gattopardo Romps in Miracle Wood
Tim Tullock trained Gattopardo took another step towards the Preakness by winning at Laurel Park March 1.
Malibu Moonshine Takes Down Daaher
Daaher was beaten soundly for the second consecutive race, this time in the Stymie Handicap March 1 at Aqueduct.
Report: De Francis to Resign MEC Post
Joe De Francis will shortly resign as a member of the Magna Entertainment Corp. board of directors, according to a published report.
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