California-bred Mucho Unusual back to defend her title in the $100,000 Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3T) at 1 1/8 miles Jan. 1 on the Santa Anita Park turf. Source
Month: December 2021
Strike Hard to Come Out Swinging in Mucho Macho Man
For Miracle’s International Trading’s Strike Hard and Matthew Williams, the trainer for his family’s stable, the $150,000 Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park Jan. 1 could prove to be a milestone race. Source
Beer Can Man Kicks Off New Year in Joe Hernandez
Newly turned 4-year-old Beer Can Man, who missed getting into the field for the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, will tackle his elders in the Joe Hernandez Stakes at Santa Anita. Source
The Valley Form – Friday 31 December
The Valley Track Report – Friday 31 December
Cooke Creek Starts 2022 Campaign in Jerome
The Jan. 1 Jerome Stakes marks not only the start of a new year of racing, but also the beginning of the 3-year-old portion of New York’s icy road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). Source
Baffert Pair Battle Oviatt Class, Mackinnon in Sham
The past two years, the Sham (G3) at Santa Anita has been a key prep on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, producing the last two Derby winners. This year’s race may not carry the same impact due to rules over qualifying points. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Thursday, December 30
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Thursday’s meetings at Haydock, Taunton and Wolverhampton.Source
Gavin Sheehan will NO LONGER ride horses owned by Andrew and Kate Brooks
Gavin Sheehan will no longer be on the horses owned by Andrew and Kate Brooks in the Paul Nicholls stable after he was criticised for his ride on at Kempton.Source
Canterbury Approved for 65 Days of Racing
The Minnesota track will replace Tuesday racing with a Saturday evening program. Source