Stevens Archives - Lady and The Track
Can Smokey Image Remain Undefeated in San Felipe Stakes?
March 9, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayCan Smokey Image Remain Undefeated in San Felipe Stakes?: Undefeated stakes horses hold a special place in racing fans’ hearts. One undefeated colt rising in popularity, named Smokey Image, will attempt to keep his streak going in the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (GII) on Saturday at Santa Anita Park. Now 6 for 6 after five ungraded […]
Uncle Lino Can Upset Mor Spirit in Robert B. Lewis
February 4, 2016 | Reinier MacatangayUncle Lino Can Upset Mor Spirit in Robert B. Lewis: Pedigree nerds hoping for an alternative to expected favorite Mor Spirit in the $150,000 Robert B. Lewis (GIII) on Saturday at Santa Anita Park should look at Uncle Lino, a grandson of the mare Oatsee who produced Haysee. Haysee’s siblings include Shackleford and Lady Joanne, graded […]
Hot City Girl a Theft Candidate in La Brea at Santa Anita
December 23, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayHot City Girl a Theft Candidate in La Brea at Santa Anita: Cavorting comes into the La Brea Stakes (GI) on Saturday, at Santa Anita Park, as the deserving favorite for the powerful Stonestreet Stables. Bettors searching for an alternative are not left without a choice though. Hot City Girl, the little sister of Breeders’ Cup […]
Marking Can Upset Runhappy in Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita
December 22, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayMarking Can Upset Runhappy in Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita: Runhappy projects to attract a large amount of supporters in the Malibu (GI) on Saturday, the opening day of Santa Anita Park’s quality-filled winter and spring meet. Profiting off such a fan-favorite will be difficult though. Three horses can defeat the main star, including the lightly-raced […]
Mor Spirit a Standout in Los Alamitos Futurity
December 18, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayMor Spirit a Standout in Los Alamitos Futurity: Continuing the path to the Kentucky Derby (GI) in May, the Los Alamitos Futurity on Saturday offers qualifying points to the first four finishers. Mor Spirit, a Bob Baffert-trained entrant, will search to capture those 10 points for winning. He already owns four points. Owned by Michael Lund […]
Deep Pat O’Brien Stakes for Breeders’ Cup Sprint Spot
August 22, 2015 | Casey LaughterDeep Pat O’Brien Stakes for Breeders’ Cup Sprint Spot: The Pat O’Brien Stakes is run annually at Del Mar in California. Since 1986, the seven-furlong event has served as an important race for sprinters. Horses such as Alphabet Soup (1996 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner), El Corredor (2000 Cigar Mile winner, won Pat O’Brien in 2001 debut), […]
Beholder Faces Distance Question in Pacific Classic
August 20, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayBeholder Faces Distance Question in Pacific Classic: Female dirt horses in America run 10 furlongs once in a blue moon because there are few races at the distance written for them. The logic is confusing for why this remains true. Subsequently, Beholder has zero 10 furlong races on her record going into the Pacific Classic at […]
TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar: Posts, Odds, Festivities
August 19, 2015 | Lizzy ParkTVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar: Posts, Odds, Festivities: This Saturday, August 22, Del Mar will be host the Grade I TVG Pacific Classic. It is one of the biggest races closing the summer season and offers a $1,000,000 purse. The race is for three-year-olds and up and is run at a distance of 1¼ […]
Bing Crosby Offers 2015 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Entry
July 23, 2015 | Lizzy ParkBing Crosby Offers 2015 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Entry: The Bing Crosby Stakes will run on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Held at Del Mar Race Track, the Bing Crosby is a Grade I event offering a $300,000 purse for three-year-olds and up willing to race over a distance of six furlongs. The Bing Crosby is a […]
Finnegans Wake Needs Pace Duel in Eddie Read
July 16, 2015 | Reinier MacatangayFinnegans Wake Needs Pace Duel in Eddie Read: Choosing the best horse is not always a good idea, although the best horse in the Eddie Read Stakes (GI) on Saturday at Del Mar is clear. Donegal Racing’s Finnegans Wake enters the nine furlong race, and his turf record appears excellent. Starting in November, he won three […]
