Keeping up with the Bafferts: Updating 18 stable standouts
Two of his big three may have changed, but for trainer Bob Baffert it is business as usual as he … Read more
Authentic Pointed to July 18 Haskell Stakes
Two-time graded winner Authentic, second to Honor A. P. in the June 6 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby (G1), is scheduled to make his … Read more
Collusion Illusion, Ragtime Blues Face Off In Lazaro Barrera Stakes
The Barrera, named for the late Hall of Fame trainer, has attracted a field of five sophomores going 6 ½ … Read more
Road to the Kentucky Derby: Top 10 contenders with Belmont Stakes coming up next
There were no major Kentucky Derby prep races this past weekend, but the road to the first Saturday in September … Read more
Authentic heading to the Haskell with Hall of Fame rider in tow
Authentic returned to the work tab on Monday at Santa Anita Park, nine days after suffering his first defeat in the … Read more
America’s Best Horses for June 15
Each week members of the media around the country vote on the nation’s top contenders on the Triple Crown trail in … Read more
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