The Glory And The Decline Of Golden Gate Fields
After 83 years, Golden Gate Fields closed its doors. We delve into the track's history and break down some of the causes for its demise.
Posted on: June 14, 2024 |
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What To Know About Final Weekend Of Santa Anita Park’s Spring Meet
The final weekend of the spring meet at Santa Anita Park is here. PlayCA horse racing writer Dave Bontempo previews all the action here.
Posted on: June 15, 2023 |
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Belmont Stakes, Santa Margarita Headline Busy Horse Racing Weekend
This weekend is a big one in the horse racing world. On one side of the country, it’s Bob Baffert and a California Dreamin’ connection to the biggest stage in the industry, Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont Stakes. Baffert’s National Treasure, who won the Preakness Stakes back on May 20, is one of the favorites in […]
Posted on: June 8, 2023 |
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Handicapping The $200,000 Summertime Oaks At Santa Anita Park Saturday
The $200,000 Summertime Oaks headlines a jam-packed weekend of high-quality horse race betting at Santa Anita Park in California.
Posted on: June 1, 2023 |
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First Breeders’ Cup Win And You’re In Race At Santa Anita This Weekend
The Shoemaker Mile Stakes at Santa Anita Park is a Breeders' Cup "Win And You're In" race, booking a ticket to Keeneland.
Posted on: May 26, 2023 |
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California Trainers Bob Baffert, Ed Moger Jr. Set For 2023 Preakness Stakes
A pair of California trainers, Bob Baffert and Ed Moger Jr, are set to race their horses in the 2023 Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.
Posted on: May 18, 2023 |
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After Derby Suspension, Bob Baffert Can Train Horses For Preakness Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert can train and enter horses to the 2023 Preakness Stakes after serving his suspension for the Kentucky Derby.
Posted on: May 12, 2023 |
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Meet Tim Yakteen, The Trainer Running Bob Baffert’s Horse In The Kentucky Derby
Once a pupil of Bob Baffert, Tim Yakteen is looking to make his own mark at the 2023 Kentucky Derby with his horse and a Baffert horse.
Posted on: May 3, 2023 |
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Previous Santa Anita Park Winners Who Also Won The Kentucky Derby
We are taking a look back at Santa Anita winners to race at the Kentucky Derby, including Justify, who won the Triple Crown in 2018.
Posted on: May 1, 2023 |
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California Horses Practical Move, Reincarnate, Skinner Running In Kentucky Derby 2023
The 2023 Kentucky Derby is right around the corner, and California will have multiple horses featured in the historic race.
Posted on: April 25, 2023 |
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