Off and running towards the Cup

© BENOIT PHOTO If you thought the Triple Crown series was the highlight of the season in Thoroughbred racing, this past weekend answered emphatically. The run towards the Breeders’ Cup is always huge and can really separate the pretenders and contenders....

Exaggerator is what’s right with racing

EXAGGERATOR IS WHAT’S RIGHT WITH RACING When Exaggerator rolled to the biggest win of his career in the 141st running of the Preakness, it reminded us all just how tough this Triple Crown stuff is. Is it bad that we will not be running for the Crown in the Belmont?...

Showdown looms in San Vicente

                         SHOWDOWN LOOMS IN SAN VICENTE The road that leads to the Kentucky Derby will get a little bit hotter on February 15 when a pair of top contenders square off in the 7 furlong San Vicente at Santa Anita. Unbeaten Juvenile champion Nyquist will...