Bloodlines: Cezanne, Ragtime Blues lead Baffert’s next wave
Bob Baffert was hit by the double whammy of Nadal’s retirement and, just days later, Charlatan’s injury, subtracting both of … Read more
Be It April or June, It’s Still the Santa Anita Derby
It’s the first week in June, a time when Thoroughbred racing usually finds out if there’s a Triple Crown champion to … Read more
Spendthrift Farm Buys Majority Interest in Authentic
B. Wayne Hughes’ Spendthrift Farm has acquired a majority ownership interest in the undefeated 3-year-old colt Authentic, the likely favorite for … Read more
Baffert’s call awaits for Charlatan: Belmont or Woody Stephens?
Charlatan worked five furlongs Monday morning in 1:00.80 at Santa Anita Park, but it will still be a week more before … Read more
America’s Best Horses for June 1
Each week members of the media around the country vote on the nation’s top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in … Read more
Authentic Has Final Work Ahead of Santa Anita Derby
Undefeated Authentic had his final major breeze May 31 ahead of the June 6 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita Park. The … Read more
Starlight Racing back on Kentucky Derby trail
Preview: Starlight Racing managing partner Jack Wolf discusses Charlatan and Authentic, the partnership’s two Kentucky Derby prospects trained by Bob … Read more
Sunday’s Racing Insights: $500K Blame Colt Debuts at Churchill
SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables and Fred Hertrich III’s BEACON HILL (Blame) debuts for trainer Rodolphe Brisset. The dark bay, who … Read more
Authentic’s Flawless Start Rings True to Blum
Authentic has already carved one significant milestone for his sire, his debut success at Del Mar last November having qualified … Read more
Clocker Sees It Shaping Up As An ‘Authentic’ Santa Anita Derby
Authentic, Charlatan and Nadal: with apologies to Alexandre Dumas, call them The Three Bafferteers. Each horse is trained by two-time … Read more