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Cambodia among tough cast of 12 in Matriarch

November 24, 2017 0

Half of the dozen fillies and mares scheduled to line up in Sunday’s $300,000 Matriarch (G1) at Del Mar enter the one-mile grass test with current form that’s hard to dismiss. A three-time graded stakes […]

Itsinthepost arrives in time in John Henry

October 1, 2017 0

After problematic trips in his last three, Itsinthepost deserved better fortune, and the Red Baron’s Barn runner finally got it in Sunday’s $201,035 John Henry Turf Championship (G2) at Santa Anita. A seam opened between […]

Hunt keeps rolling with Del Mar Handicap win

August 19, 2017 0

Michael House’s Hunt has transformed from turf sprinter into long-distance runner, stretching out successfully to 1 3/8 miles in Saturday’s $252,760 Del Mar Handicap (G2). Winner of the 1 1/8-mile Eddie Read (G2) earlier in […]

Hunt heads D’Amato trio in Del Mar Handicap

August 16, 2017 0

After winning his first summer meet title in 2016, Phil D’Amato is enjoying another fine season atop the standings at Del Mar, entering the fifth week with a two-win advantage over the nearest challenger. He […]

Hunt gets gap, goes distance in Eddie Read

July 22, 2017 0

Last summer, Michael House’s Hunt was emerging as a smart turf sprinter with three straight wins on Santa Anita’s downhill. Now the Phil D’Amato trainee has broadened his portfolio by scoring his first two-turn victory […]

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