Charlatan proves to be much the best

CHARLATAN PROVES TO BE MUCH THE BEST For those that wondered just how good the lightly raced Charlatan is, they got their answer in the grade 1 Malibu Stakes on December 26. A seven furlong dash over the Santa Anita dirt, the Malibu has long been a year end target for...

Opening Day at Santa Anita even more special

SANTA ANITA OPENING DAY EVEN MORE SPECIAL This time of year means lots of things to lots of people. The celebration of Christmas is always a real biggy. The ringing in of a new year is also high on the charts. But this year especially, opening day at Santa Anita...

Maxfield is only about the here and now

Athletes these days are often judged on potential and the anticipation of what they might do. The thoughts of future glory can create lots of debate and excitement. Sometimes they produce and other times they don’t. Thoroughbred trainer Brendan Walsh is...

Run for the Derby record starts in Sham

Despite delays, rescheduling, and many other obstacles, Bob Baffert was able to equal the record for most wins in the Kentucky Derby in 2020. Ben Jones blanketed a three year old with roses six times between 1938 and 1952 with two triple crown winners (Whirlaway,...

Arklow shows his star power

Kentucky Downs graduate Arklow went west last week and showed his star power in winning the Hollywood Turf Cup at Del Mar on November 27. The two-time Kentucky Turf Cup (2018,2020) champion enjoyed an excellent stalking trip under jockey Joel Rosario and then exploded...