If you don’t think the horse racing gods’ favorite child is Bob Baffert, you’d better think again. Here’s what it took for his trainee, Mucho Gusto (by Mucho Macho Man), to win the Lasix free Pegasus World Cup-G1. Baffert calling an audible and deciding to send his horse to Florida, rather than wait for the San Pasqual S. at Santa Anita.
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Authentic Becomes Baffert’s Latest Star Pupil
What a surprise! The Bob Baffert-trained Authentic won the Sham S.-G3 at Santa Anita, giving Baffert a colt clearly on the Triple Crown trail (and a record setting sixth win in the race).
Equibase Acquisition Suggests GPS Technology To Time, Chart Races
Equibase Company LLC today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Axcis Information Network Inc. (TrackMaster), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the timing assets of American Teletimer Corporation (ATC), a leading provider of timing, photo finish and video services for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Greyhound racing.
Omaha Beach & Halladay Strike For War Front
War Front, who stands at Claiborne Farm for $250,000 in 2020, has had stellar offspring running at the highest levels in both North America and Europe, and Saturday, December 28 was no exception, when two of his sons from his 2016 crop won stakes races.
Northern California’s Bill Delia Named CTBA Trainer Of The Year
Last month, Golden Gate based conditioner Bill Delia was notified that he had won the prestigious, 2019 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Trainer of the Year award. “It was a pleasant surprise,” said Delia.
Constitution & Independence Hall Ring In The New Year
Any betting person would have selected American Pharoah to be the leading freshman sire of 2019, and, with progeny earnings of $2,703,916 and 27 winners, he was. But the second leading freshman sire was more than a bit of a surprise: Constitution, with as many winners as American Pharoah from a smaller foal crop, and $2,168,422 in earnings.
Diamond Oops And The Came Home Connection
There’s another fascinating aspect of Diamond Oops’ pedigree. Remember the little horse, Came Home? Born in 1999, he was the precocious winner of the Hollywood Juvenile and the Hopeful Stakes.
Horseracing Integrity Act Exceeds 218 Co-Sponsors In House
A majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has co-sponsored the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2019 (HIA). The legislation now exceeds 218 co-sponsors, which is a majority of the 435 voting members of the House. The bill was introduced in the House by Reps. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Andy Barr (R-KY).
A Visit To Meet Michael Dickinson At Tapeta Farm
Fresh warm air breezing in from the Chesapeake Bay. Acres of spacious paddocks with green, green grass to roam in after work is done. Roomy, airy stalls with high cathedral ceilings and open views stretching away over the hills. And a freshwater outdoor swimming pool to take a dip in when it gets warm. (Or any time for that matter!) Happy, happy horses. And a happy trainer, by all accounts.
The Uncle Mo Show Rolls On In The G1 Starlet at Los Alamitos
There is no reason for me to attempt to disguise my love for Uncle Mo. It was, in fact, love at first sight, at an Ashford Stud open house a few years ago. He is, simply, the most magnificent stallion I’ve ever seen.