Stronghold, jockey Antonio Fresu win Santa Anita Derby
The victory over favorite Imagination earns the Phil D'Amato-trained colt a berth in the Kentucky Derby.
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Frankie Dettori wins near-record six races at Santa Anita
The jockey's streak includes some high-odds horses, but he finishes second in the Santa Anita Derby.
Santa Anita Derby pivotal for Stronghold, Phil D’Amato
A good result in Saturday’s $750,000, Grade I race would put the colt in the Kentucky Derby and burnish the trainer’s national credentials.
Horse racing: In Santa Anita Derby bets, use Imagination – and imagination
Contention runs as deep as five horses in Saturday’s $750,000, Grade I race, the West Coast’s major Triple Crown prep.
Horse racing notes: Santa Anita purse cuts begin this month
The Arcadia track says the 12% reduction is needed to manage a $4 million purse deficit caused by declines in betting.
Bob Baffert duo head Santa Anita Derby field
Amid a new legal fight over the trainer’s Churchill Downs ban, Imagination and Wynstock face Stronghold and five others in Saturday’s $750,000 race.
Los Alamitos cancels Saturday racing due to storm forecasts
The track, which holds quarter-horse and thoroughbred races on weekend nights, also isn't running Sunday in observance of Easter. Santa Anita has also canceled weekend racing.
Horse racing: Santa Anita Derby shapes up as intriguing
Next week’s race, pitting Bob Baffert-trained horses vs. Stronghold and others, can give California fans something to cheer.
Horse racing notes: Big ‘Cap winner takes on the world
Newgate runs Saturday in the $12 million Dubai World Cup against a field that includes defending champ Ushba Tesoro and Saudi Cup winner Señor Buscador.
Rain to wipe out Santa Anita horse racing this weekend
In the fourth time this year the track’s schedule has been affected by weather, racing is canceled Saturday and Sunday, with a card added next Thursday.