Santa Anita, Los Alamitos rained out again Sunday
Cancellations and postponements have cost the Arcadia track 4 of 7 scheduled racing days early...
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Santa Anita, Los Alamitos Saturday racing rained out
The Arcadia track has yet to decide on Sunday's thoroughbred racing; a makeup day is...
Santa Anita consensus picks for Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Santa Anita consensus picks for Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing column: Californians had Eclipse Award-caliber runs in 2025
Santa Anita-based Super Corredora and Kopion are on this writer’s ballot for division championships; winners,...
Horse racing notes: Explora returns as Santa Anita resumes after rain
The now-3-year-old was victim of Super Corredora’s upset in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at...
Santa Anita racing rained out Wednesday and Thursday
A card is being added for Thursday, Jan. 8, as weather continues to shake up...
Santa Anita consensus picks for Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Mirco Demuro rides Gas Me Up to Santa Anita win, denying Flavien Prat and Sumter
Prat is trying to catch Irad Ortiz Jr. for the national earnings lead as they...
After rain-soaked delay, Santa Anita gallops back into action on opening day
The event drew its largest Opening Day crowd since 2016 today, 41,962, its most for...
Santa Anita consensus picks for Monday, Dec. 29, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Nysos outduels Nevada Beach to start Bob Baffert’s 3-win day at Santa Anita
The 2 horses may have earned trips to the Saudi Cup with their sharp efforts...
Bob Baffert’s Goal Oriented scratches out win in Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita
Withdrawals of Barnes and Cornucopian can’t stop the trainer from a record 7th victory in...
Santa Anita consensus picks for opening day, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks on opening day comes from handicappers...
Nysos and Malibu Stakes headline Santa Anita opener
Rain-delayed start of the track’s winter-spring meet Sunday features a mix of well-known and up-and-coming...
Santa Anita fans must pick among 5 Bob Baffert horses in Malibu Stakes
The Hall of Fame trainer has half the field in the season-opening $300,000, Grade I...
Horse racing column: Santa Anita opener marks the start of a pivotal year
The rain-delayed card Sunday has strength that California tracks hope to keep offering, but they face...
Horse racing notes: Juan Hernandez, Bob Baffert are Southern California’s big winners
The duo led thoroughbred jockeys and trainers in victories and purses at Santa Anita, Del...
Santa Anita delays opening day to Dec. 28, heeding rain forecasts
With downpours expected Tuesday through Saturday, the Arcadia track’s traditional Dec. 26 opener is postponed...
Racehorse killed in collision on Santa Anita training track
The filly Less Is More reportedly was hit head-on by a loose horse on Thursday...
Los Alamitos stakes upset leaves 3 tied for jockey title
Juan Hernandez, Kazushi Kimura and Armando Ayuso finish with 6 wins each while Doug O'Neill...
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Fdd Dreams wins Champion of Champions at Los Alamitos as a horse dies
It’s ‘bittersweet’ for young trainer Xavier Rodriguez as his 3-year-old wins amid another fatal injury...
Litmus Test gives Bob Baffert his 15th Los Alamitos Futurity
The 2-year-old colt, who’d been chasing Ted Noffey, improves to score his first stakes victory.
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing notebook: Los Alamitos Futurity is test for Doug O’Neill 2-year-old
The trainer is “dreaming” of another Kentucky Derby as he sends Acknowledgemeplz up against a...
Liberation, Juan Hernandez win close one at Los Alamitos
The 2-year-old filly scores her first stakes victory by edging Cecilia Street in the Soviet...
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Bob Baffert runs Starlet Stakes streak to 9 with Consequent
At Los Alamitos, the 2-year-old filly and Kazushi Kimura rally to win while the Hall...
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Los Alamitos consensus picks for Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing notebook: At Los Alamitos, it’s hard to bet against Juan Hernandez
The jockey can extend his stakes winning streak at the Orange County track, which opens...
Del Mar’s fall season wraps with Segesta’s win in Matriarch Stakes
Segesta’s dominating victory under Flavien Prat as the 8-5 favorite gave Brown seven wins in...
Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Salamis captures Hollywood Derby on second-to-last day of Del Mar’s fall meeting
Salamis, a son of Speightstown, paid $8.20 after rallying from fifth at the top of...
Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
‘Unbelievable horse’ rallies to win Hollywood Turf Cup at Del Mar
Trainer Jonathan Thomas’ 9-5 favorite Truly Quality pulled away in the stretch to win the...
Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing notebook: 3 horse deaths in one night shine light on Los Alamitos
The state racing board, which has the power to suspend the meet, is demanding action...
Del Mar consensus picks for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Nevada Beach pushed in Native Diver Stakes win at Del Mar
was the fourth win in six career starts for Nevada Beach, who went off as...
Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing notebook: Bob Baffert’s Nevada Beach makes quick return at Del Mar
Outrun in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, the colt heads the trainer’s promising roster of soon-to-be-4-year-olds...
Del Mar’s Friday racing rained out; Monday card added
The San Diego County track cancels for the second time this season amid Southern California...
Revera wins Desi Arnaz stakes; Breeders’ Cup viewership climbs
Revera has the outside lane in win over Himika.
Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...
Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...
Del Mar cancels Saturday’s races due to threat of rain; Friday’s event will start early
At the moment, horse racing is still scheduled for Sunday.
Horse racing notes: Del Mar Saturday card rained out, Friday first post changed
The Desi Arnaz Stakes is moved to Sunday, with the Bob Baffert-trained filly Himika heading...
2 horses die from training injuries at Los Alamitos
In addition to the 15 racing and training deaths so far in 2025, 11 other...
Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Man O Rose takes first edition of The Chosen Vron, formerly Cary Grant Stakes
Man o Rose completed a rare trip with his third stakes victory.
Del Mar consensus picks for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Del Mar consensus picks for Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing notes: Man O Rose flaunts versatility at Del Mar
The Cal-bred seeks to stay perfect in 2025 when he tries 7 furlongs in Saturday’s...
‘What a great day’: Bob Baffert basks in Breeders’ Cup success, World Series drama
While Baffert has been known to wear Dodger Blue, he said this World Series was...
Del Mar consensus picks for Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Breeders’ Cup: Japan’s Forever Young beats his rivals in the Classic
At Del Mar, the 4-year-old turns back Sierra Leone and Fierceness to win the $7...
Breeders’ Cup roundup: Trainers log big wins; vet scratches bring criticism
News and notes from Day 2 of the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar
Forever Young holds off Sierra Leone to win Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar
It was the third Breeders’ Cup victory for trainer Yoshito Yahagi, who won the Distaff...
Breeders’ Cup consensus picks for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Del Mar
The consensus box of Breeders' Cup horse racing picks at Del Mar comes from handicappers...
Favorite wins Breeders’ Cup Juvenile; trainer Aidan O’Brien makes history
Aidan O’Brien 21st Cup win breaks tie with D. Wayne Lukas for the most by...
Breeders’ Cup roundup: John Sadler’s Super Corredora scores Juvenile Fillies upset
The Long Beach native, once known for his Breeders’ Cup drought, adds to his achievements...
Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar matches championship hopefuls
With top-ranked Sovereignty sidelined by fever, Journalism, Fierceness, Sierra Leone and Mindframe can state their...
Breeders’ Cup consensus picks for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Del Mar
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...
Horse racing column: A forever wait can end in the Breeders’ Cup Classic
Forever Young, 7-2 on the morning line, looks poised to give Japan its first victory...
Breeders’ Cup begins at Del Mar with memories of D. Wayne Lukas, who can be passed on Friday
“He’s the one that really put the Breeders’ Cup on the map."
Swanson: NBC’s Britney Eurton finds ‘true joy’ with horse racing
The thoroughbred trainer's daughter embraces being the network's host of 'two of the best days...
Horse racing’s effort to be whip-smart causes conflict
A jockey’s long suspension sparks debate over whipping rules as the sport’s best meet at...
Geldings will try to make Breeders’ Cup history at ripe old ages of 7 and 9
Rebel's Romance, Khaadem will run this week at Del Mar as part of the Breeders'...
Del Mar horse racing consensus picks for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Sovereignty is out of Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar after fever returns
Pacific Classic winner Fierceness is the new morning-line favorite in Saturday's race after the scratch...
Notebook: Fever could keep Sovereignty out of BC Classic; Juvenile race shrinks
News and notes ahead of this week's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
San Diego friends live out horse racing dream at Breeders’ Cup, ‘just down the street’ in Del Mar
Winning bid at a charity golf tournament sets Michelle Arthur and Ruben Islas on improbable...
Sovereignty spikes fever, may not run in this week’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar
“As of right now, there’s a possibility that he won’t make the race on Saturday,”...
Breeders’ Cup post positions, odds add to this weekend’s intrigue at Del Mar
Fierceness, a Pacific Classic winner, will be in the spot no one wanted.
Phil D’Amato clinches Santa Anita fall-meet trainers title
Leading jockey Juan Hernandez completes a sweep of three weekend stakes with a win aboard...
New jockey gets his first read on Journalism in Del Mar workout
Jose Ortiz replaces Umberto Rispoli atop Jouralism.
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Juan Hernandez rides to Santa Anita title with stakes double
Wins with Test Score and Privman help the jockey top the standings at the Arcadia...
Breeders’ Cup: 10 things to know about this week’s races at Del Mar
Horses in the 14-race event Oct 31-Nov. 1 will compete for $30 million in purses...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing column: This Breeders’ Cup trend is not a break for bettors
Contenders to win the Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar come in off two-month...
Horse racing notes: Santa Anita leaders busy on closing weekend
Juan Hernandez closes in on the jockeys title and Phil D’Amato leads Bob Baffert in...
Past champions highlight pre-entries for next week’s Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar
There will be no shortage of familiar names in horse racing in next week for...
Himika takes short way to victory at Santa Anita
The Bob Baffert-trained 2-year-old filly returns to a 6-furlong sprint and romps with Juan Hernandez...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Sumter, Mike Smith make fast work of Santa Anita repeat
The Richard Mandella-trained 6-year-old wins the Lure Stakes again, running the the fastest mile on...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Horse racing column: Breeders’ Cup can add to its California memories
A look at big moments here as the two-day festival at Del Mar in two...
Horse racing notes: Stakes winners try to end droughts at Santa Anita
Saturday’s $80,000 Lure Stakes pits the 2024 winner against Goliad, Endlessly, Watsonville and three others...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Sneaker, Umberto Rispoli a good fit at Santa Anita
The filly and her new jockey rally to beat favorite Grand Slam Smile by a...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie...
Man O Rose noses out Lovesick Blues at Santa Anita
Trainer Jeff Mullins’ 5-year-old Cal-bred, ridden by Edwin Maldonado, wins for the 9th time in...
Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin...