Mo Forza goes yard off the bench in Del Mar Mile

  One of the toughest assignments is coming off the bench and getting thrown into the heat of battle. Producing at any time is tough, but coming in cold, especially in big situations, and getting the job done is really challenging. California has seen a few famous...

Astronaut Caps a big day at Del Mar

   The sport of Thoroughbred racing has so many wonderful layers. Let’s take a moment or two to spin a tale of the magnificence of Del Mar on one of their biggest days. Pacific Classic day is always a star on the calendar. The 2021 edition featured five graded stakes...

The Stormy she is a coming to Kentucky Downs

  Folks in the South enjoy when a good Storm rolls in. The air cools down and the humidity vanishes. That time leading up to the deluge can be really nice as the wind blows through your hair (if you have hair that is !) and you sit on the back patio waiting on the...

Shirreffs takes the Train to the Pacific Classic

   When legendary crooner Bing Crosby opened Del Mar and belted out those famous lyrics in the track’s theme song did he have current California trainer John Shirreffs in mind? Back in 1937, Bing had no idea that a horse whispering guy like John Shirreffs would be...

Hot Rod Charlie headed to Pennsylvania Derby

HOT ROD CHARLIE HEADED TO PENNSYLVANIA DERBY   As the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar looms in early November, trainers are plotting their course to the Seaside Oval. One talented three year old with eyes on the prize has now decided his road to these World Championships...