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California vs. New York Horse Racing: Which Reigns Supreme?

by Elizabeth Fairview | January 22nd, 2009 | Add a comment
There’s no doubt that California horse racing rules over New York. California has twice as many tracks as New York. New York may have the final jewel of the Triple Crown, and some other big races, but California tracks are … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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European Breeders' Cup Contenders Update

by Patricia Woo | September 11th, 2008 | Add a comment
The European contingent of possible Breeders’ Cup challengers continues to look strong with wins in the Group 1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp and the Group 1 Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes on Sunday, Sept. 7. The 1-mile €400,000 Prix du … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Georgie Boy Doesn’t Disappoint at San Felipe

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 16th, 2008 | Add a comment
Jockey Michael Baze rode Georgie Boy to victory. (AP Images) Georgie Boy kept his three-race streak alive this Saturday at the $200,000 San Felipe at Santa Anita with an exciting win against Gayego and Bob Black Jack. The three favorites had never run a route event before but watching those three finish with an outstanding push from Georgie Boy you wouldn’t … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Rafael Bejarano Takes a Fall

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 14th, 2008 | Add a comment
Rafael Bejarano took a bad fall when his horse, Parisian Act, suffered a heart attack. (AP Images) Rafael Bejarano a Santa Anita jockey was thrown to the ground very hard in the stretch of the final race on March 13 when his horse, Parisian Art, had a heart attack and died on the field. Bejarano was put into an ambulance on … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Horse Racing Odds: Spring House Cleans Up in San Luis Obispo Handicap

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 23rd, 2008 | Add a comment
Garrett Gomez was the winning jockey at Santa Anita. (AP Images) Spring House rallied from sixth in the final half-mile to win his first start of 2008, taking the $150,000 San Luis Obispo Handicap at Santa Anita on Saturday. Garrett Gomez rode Spring House well off the pace for the first mile, tracking the mare Sohgol, who led through a slow pace … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Horse Racing Odds: Surf Cat Rallies for Victory in San Carlos Handicap

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
Surf Cat won at Santa Anita on Saturday. (AP Images) Surf Cat came away with a win by a half-length in his first race since 2006 when he beat all challengers in the $150,000 San Carlos Handicap (Gr. II) on Saturday. Bruce Headley, the trainer of Surf Cat, claimed his fifth Grade II victory. Surf Cat took charge in the head-to-head battle … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Santa Anita Facing Heavy Weather Issues

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | February 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
Santa Anita was canceled yet again yesterday, marking the eighth racing day that they’ve pulled the plug since the meet started on December 26th of 2007. (AP Images) As a result of a drainage problem and not to mention the wet winter weather conditions, the new synthetic track has too much standing wager and soft spots. Usually rainouts in horse racing … Read More Read More