A quick reference tool meant to help the newer fan (like me!)
NOTE: AFTER A RACE HAS BEEN RUN, you can return here, click on the CARD to view the Results and watch a REPLAY.
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THE 75th RENEWAL OF THE SANTA ANITA HANDICAP - AN AMERICAN TRADITION
It’s the height of the Derby prep season, with races designed to help three-year-old horses get ready for the first leg of the American Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby the first Saturday in May. But another race will take center stage this Saturday. It is a Grade I race for horses four years old and up, and is considered to be the most important race for older horses in North America during the winter racing season. Of course we are talking about the Santa Anita Handicap, run at ten furlongs with a purse of $750,000.
This Saturday will mark the 75th renewal of the “The Big ‘Cap”, as it is affectionately known, which will take place at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The first running was in 1935 and with the exception of the war years of 1942-44, it has been run every year in early March at the Classic distance of 1 ¼ miles. In the early days, it became known as the “Hundred Grander”, since the purse was the then unheard of sum of $100,000. It is forever associated with Seabiscuit and the race serves as a metaphor for the career of the hard-knocking horse that helped a nation get its mind off the depression of the 1930s. Seabiscuit missed winning the event in 1937 and 1938 in photo-finishes, the second race he gave 30 pounds to the winner, Stagehand. Preparing for the 1939 running of the race, Seabiscuit was injured and thought to be through with racing. He overcame the odds again, and the ‘Biscuit made it back in 1940 to beat his stablemate, Kayak II, to win the Hundred-Grander and retire at seven years old as the then richest horse in history. Read more at Horse Racing Nation - My guest column
NOTE: DRF WILL LIVE STREAM THE FULL SATURDAY CARD FOR SANTA ANITA & AQUEDUCT!
COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN: A "must-read" is Jeremy Plonk's weekly rundown on the Road to the Derby. DRF: Week 9 - March 2, 2012 He covers the week that was as well as looking toward the weekend. He also digs into some of the undercard action. Videos of last weekend's races.
Is this the next American Triple Crown winner?
FLY LEXIS FLY
Profile of Fly Lexis Fly
Derby Nacional - 11-13-11
Clasico Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos - 10-15-11
Peruvian horse, American bred, here's his pedigree (Note: Info at Pedigree Query has him challenging the Peruvian Triple Crown at three, when in fact, he was only two years old when he won 2 of the 3 legs in 2011.) Pedigree from Pedigree Query
Full cards are shown below, listed in time order, all adjusted to ET.
News/California: Baffert nixes Big 'Cap for Dubai bound Game On Dude
ZENYATTA TO GET A STATUE AT SANTA ANITA. Zenyatta to get a statue across from John Henry at Santa Anita. The unveiling is scheduled to take place at the 2012 Breeders Cup, scheduled at Santa Anita in November. DRF: Zenyatta gets John Henry treatment at Santa Anita
News/Gulfstream: AQSAAM -Blew the start in her maiden at Gulfstream, on a sloppy dirt track, she was supposed to have started on the turf at a mile, instead wound up at 7f in the mud. BHorse: Results & Replay VIDEO - Sept 5, 2011
News/Tampa Bay: Andy Beyer: Tampa Bay Downs decline as sudden as its ascension
News/Palm Meadows: Winter Memories back on the turf Pointed to the Jenny Wiley at Keeneland April 14. Goal after that is June 9 is Just A Game stakes on Belmont Stakes Day.
News/New Orleans:
News/Overseas: TDN 3-2-2012: Frankel is slated to return in the May 19 GI Lockinge S at Newbury.
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Thoroughbred Times Race Video Replays Also, try: Raceday 360 Videos
BHorse: Derby Preps Entries, Results & Replay VIDEOS
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DRF: Watchmaker's Divisional Rankings Includes PPs
Links to past races for each horse entered
Graded Stakes Database - Powerful database / Race Videos
Thoroughbred Report - Companion to Graded Stakes Database
Graded Stakes Database - Powerful database / Race Videos
Thoroughbred Report - Companion to Graded Stakes Database
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UPCOMING RACES/CALENDARS:
ROAD TO THE CROWN: DRF: Derby Prep races, Replay Wall
ROAD TO THE CROWN: DRF: Derby contenders ranked by graded stakes earnings
ROAD TO THE CROWN: HRN: Derby contenders with bios & past races
ROAD TO THE CROWN: HRN: Kentucky Oaks 2012 contenders with Bios & past races
COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN WEB SITE
Allhorseracing: Derby Prep Races - List
All Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby Odds
ENTRIES:
DRF: Race Entries by Track, by Day
ROAD TO THE CROWN: DRF: Derby contenders ranked by graded stakes earnings
ROAD TO THE CROWN: HRN: Derby contenders with bios & past races
ROAD TO THE CROWN: HRN: Kentucky Oaks 2012 contenders with Bios & past races
COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN WEB SITE
Allhorseracing: Derby Prep Races - List
All Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby Odds
ENTRIES:
DRF: Race Entries by Track, by Day
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| 3/3/2012 | 3 | Gotham | Aqueduct | 1 1/16 Miles | $400,000 |
| John Battaglia Mem'l | Turfway Park | 1 1/16 Miles (S) | $100,000 | ||
| 3/10/2012 | 3 | Tampa Bay Derby | Tampa Bay | 1 1/16 Miles | $350,000 |
| 2 | San Felipe | Santa Anita Park | 1 1/16 Miles | $300,000 | |
| 2 | Swale | Gulfstream Park | 7 Furlongs | $150,000 | |
| 3/11/2012 | 3 | Palm Beach | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/8 Miles (Turf) | $150,000 |
| 3/17/2012 | 2 | Rebel | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/16 Miles | $500,000 |
| 3/24/2012 | 3 | Vinery Racing Spiral | Turfway Park | 1 1/8 Miles (S) | $500,000 |
| Rushaway | Turfway Park | 1 Mile | $100,000 | ||
| 3/25/2012 | 3 | Sunland Derby | Sunland Park | 1 1/8 Miles | $800,000 |
| 3/31/2012 | 1 | Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/8 Miles | $1,000,000 |
| 4/1/2012 | 2 | Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds | 1 1/8 Miles | $1,000,000 |
| 4/6/2012 | 3 | Transylvania | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | $100,000 |
| 4/7/2012 | 3 | Bay Shore | Aqueduct | 7 Furlongs F | $250,000 |
| 3 | Illinois Derby | Hawthorne | 1 1/8 Miles | $500,000 | |
| 1 | Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita Park | 1 1/8 Miles | $1,000,000 | |
| 1 | Wood Memorial | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | $1,000,000 | |
| 4/14/2012 | 1 | Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/8 Miles | $1,000,000 |
| 1 | Toyota Blue Grass | Keeneland | 1 1/8 Miles (S) | $750,000 | |
| 4/21/2012 | 3 | Coolmore Lexington | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles (S) | $200,000 |
| 2 | Jerome | Aqueduct | 1 Mile | $150,000 | |
| 4/28/2012 | 3 | Derby Trial | Churchill Downs | 1 Mile | $200,000 |
| 5/5/2012 | 1 | Kentucky Derby | Churchill Downs | 1 1/4 Miles | $2,000,000 |
| 5/19/2012 | 1 | Preakness | Pimlico | 1 3/16 Miles | $1,000,000 |
| 6/9/2012 | 1 | Belmont Stakes | Belmont | 1 1/2 Miles | $1,000,000 |
These are not the only races a 3 year old might run in to get to the Kentucky Derby and the other Triple Crown races, but they are some of the most important. Among those horses that might qualify for the Derby, graded stakes earnings then become important in deciding who gets to the starting gate. Kentucky Derby Contenders ranked by earnings
For more on current racing activity, browse through the stories, videos and options at: Daily Racing Form, BloodHorse, Thoroughbred Times. HRTV Racing Calendar
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Useful tools:
BH Steve Haskin's 2012 Derby Dozen
BH Steve Haskin: Girls Gone Wild
BH Steve Haskin: Cigar Stories
BH Steve Haskin: Good Luck
BH Steve Haskin: A day with Zenyatta and Rachel
BH Steve Haskin: Girls Gone Wild
BH Steve Haskin: Cigar Stories
BH Steve Haskin: Good Luck
BH Steve Haskin: A day with Zenyatta and Rachel
- Now the three year olds!
I'll Have Anoher earns first graded stakes in Robert Lewis
BHorse: Toby Keith on Reckless Jerry path to Derby
DRF: Gotham or Wood likely next start for Alpha
Brisnet: Junebugred works toward Southwest Feb 20 at Oaklawn
TTimes: I'll Have Another on the road to the Derby after the Lewis
DRF: Newsmaker, Mike Maker rises to forefront with Derby contender Hansen
DRF: Juveniles to watch Dan Illman
HRN: KY Derby 2012 Contenders - Top Juveniles
HRN: Juvenile Fillies - Future 2012 Filly Stars
Racing Post: Born to Sea slashed for classics after debut win - VIDEO
I'll Have Anoher earns first graded stakes in Robert Lewis
BHorse: Toby Keith on Reckless Jerry path to Derby
DRF: Gotham or Wood likely next start for Alpha
Brisnet: Junebugred works toward Southwest Feb 20 at Oaklawn
TTimes: I'll Have Another on the road to the Derby after the Lewis
DRF: Newsmaker, Mike Maker rises to forefront with Derby contender Hansen
DRF: Juveniles to watch Dan Illman
HRN: KY Derby 2012 Contenders - Top Juveniles
HRN: Juvenile Fillies - Future 2012 Filly Stars
Racing Post: Born to Sea slashed for classics after debut win - VIDEO
BHorse: Sept 9, 2011 - Hansen by 15 lengths in MSW - VIDEO
Hansen by 15 lenths! - VIDEO Race 9-9- Turfway Park - Race 12
Brisnet: Union Rags garners riches, respect in Saratoga Special
Hansen by 15 lenths! - VIDEO Race 9-9- Turfway Park - Race 12
Brisnet: Union Rags garners riches, respect in Saratoga Special
FUTURE - KENTUCKY DERBY / OAKS
El Padrino, winner of last Saturday's Risen Star, and runner-up, Mark Valeski, are expected to meet again in the G2 Louisiana Derby April 1. DRF: At Fairgrounds Risen Star El Padrino outduels Mark Valeski
Florida Derby possible for Alpha
Florida Derby under consideration for El Padrino
Algorithms injured, off the Derby Trail
Out of Bounds likely headed to San Felipe
Calvin Carter's 2012 Kentucky Derby Outlook
Hello Race Fans: Gettin' lucky in the Kentucky Derby
Brisnet: Discreet Dancer waltzes at Aqueduct
Brisnet: Alpha seizes Count Fleet victory 1-7-12
Brisnet: A.P. Indy daughter Captivating Lass takes the Busanda, companion to Count Fleet
DRF: Countdown to the Crown - News about the runup to the TC
DRF's companion web site for Triple Crown racing info
Horse Racing Nation 2012 Kentucky Derby Trail - Best site
DRF: Discreet Dancer dazzles again in second career start
DRF: Captivating Lass perseveres in Sweet Seventeen 1-7-2012
DRF: Alpha looks like Kentucky Derby contender in Count Fleet win
DRF: Out of Bounds upsets in the Sham
NEWS/Older Horses:
Nehro dazzles in return to competition - Brisnet
Mucho Macho Man confirmed for Gulfstream Park H March 10
BHorse: Royal Delta, Consortium in South Florida drills
DRF: Kilroe Mile next for Mr. Commons Mar 3
Star Guitar keeps on strumming - 4th consecutive Champions Day Classic
Amazombie posts bullet move at Santa Anita
Rapid Redux to be honored at Laurel Park Feb 18
Alternation back at Oaklawn in Essex Handicap
DRF: Mucho Macho Man ready for more
DRF: Game On Dude set to go again
DRF: Animal Kingdom headed to Tampa Bay for his World Cup prep
BHorse: Boys At Toscanova takes Gulfstream allowance
DRF: Animal Kingdom gets serious Palm Meadows turf work
BHorse: A lot to look forward to in 2012
DRF: Zito not rushing Dialed In
BHorse: Royal Delta winner on and off the track
BHorse: Keeneland spring stakes schedule announced
TTimes: Uh Oh Bango wins San Pasqual Stakes under Mike Smith
Brisnet: Hansen, Shackleford on Gulfstream worktab
Keeping track of who's staying on the track for 2012
BHorse: Big things expected from Stay Thirsty in 2012
INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
TTimes: Black Caviar stretches win streak to 17 - VIDEO
TTimes: Black Cariar could start in Dubai
BHorse: Dubai - Mahbooba headlines Cape Verdi Stakes
Australia: Trainers and Jockeys name top mounts to look for in 2012
BHorse: $38 Million Dubai Carnival begins
The Telegraph UK
International racing news roundup
Videos worth watching:
Chewin' the Fat is a new international show based in Australia covering horse racing.
BH: Australian racing's Chewin' the Fat - Ep 10 VIDEO
BH: Australian racing's Chewin' the Fat Ep 11 - Season finale - VIDEO
BH: And They're Off Turkey day edition - Steve and Lenny
Cloudy's Knight - Video 41 minutes
The Story of Cloudy's Knight
The story of Charismatic - ESPN
I've given a page to this story. Charismatic - 5 videos of the ESPn broadcast
INDUSTRY NEWS
Training: Interval training
California horse racing board to debate exchange wagering
BHorse: Can Horse racing truly harness social media
BHorse: Racing industry told to innovate or suffer
TTimes: Casner weighs the consequences of salix
BREEDING NEWS
BHorse: Mahubah's Corner - Star Guitar
BHorse: Transcend typifies Wild Rush record in Japan
John Sparkman's blog
John Sparkman on raceday meds
COOL TIP: Come back here after the races and click on the cards for the featured races below and see the RESULTS and Order of Finish, as well as VIDEO REPLAY of the race. Also: to get the results for all the races on a particular day, this is BloodHorse's results page: Race Results There will be a "short list" but scroll down and click on "View Full List". Most will have videos of the races!! Easy way to get a roundup of a day's racing action quickly!!
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