Express Train rolling into the Big Cap

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog

  The Santa Anita Handicap has long been one of those resume-building races. First run back in 1935, the roll call of winners features some of the best names in the business. One blossoming California-based runner hopes to add his name to the list come March 5....

Shirreffs takes the Train to the Pacific Classic

by | Aug 18, 2021 | Blog

   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...