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Catalano Barn On a Roll
Thanks to his record 11th training title at Arlington Park and 10 wins during the five-day meet at Kentucky Downs, trainer Wayne Catalano has sent out the earners of more than $4.9 million – a career high with three months remaining in 2013. Now Catalano is looking to continue his roll during opening weekend at Keeneland, where his starters include Susan Moulton’s Solitary Ranger in Saturday’s Dixiana Breeders’ Futurity (G1).
Say Another Live Invader for O'Brien
Making her rounds in the walking ring outside of Keeneland’s quarantine barn Say (IRE) took in her new surroundings before she made her way across Rice Road to the main track for her morning activity under T.J. Comerford, head traveling lad for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
Breeders' Futurity Possible for Kendall's Boy
JerryNamy’s Kendall’s Boy had the misfortune of running into what was likely the most ballyhooed juvenile at Saratoga in August when he chased Havana, trained by Todd Pletcher.
Baffert Encouraged By Paynter's Awesome Again Effort
Outside of not winning Saturday’s Awesome Again Stakes with Paynter, who finished a game second to 4 ¼-length winner Mucho Macho Man, Bob Baffert couldn’t have been more encouraged with Paynter’s performance.
Strong Mandate, Cleburne Work at Churchill
Robert Baker and William Mack’s Strong Mandate and Donegal Stable’s Cleburne, a pair of major contenders for the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (GI) on Nov. 2 at Santa Anita, were on the Churchill Downs track on Sunday for workouts.
Fort Larned Has Wilkes Smiling
While his win as the odds-on favorite in the first running of Churchill Downs’ $191,275 Homecoming Classic was anything but a surprise, the effort by the victorious odds-on favorite Fort Larned has trainer Ian Wilkes smiling as he looks down the road toward his star’s bid for a repeat victory in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I) at Santa Anita.
Pletcher Makes Breeders' Cup Plans
Trainer Todd Pletcher reported Sunday morning that Princess of Sylmar, heroine of the Grade 1 Beldame, Grade 2 Kelso Invitational Handicap winner Graydar, Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup runner-up Palace Malice and the rest of his Super Saturday representatives all returned from their efforts in good order.
Ron the Greek "Fired Best Shot" in JCGC
Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott knows racing can be a capricious endeavor, which is why on Sunday he expressed appreciation for Ron the Greek's dynamic victory in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational and hope that Flat Out and Royal Delta move forward off their losses on Saturday.
BC Turf Sprint for Caracortado?
It’s on to the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint for Caracortado, but plans for Chips All In were still on hold after his game nose victory in Friday’s Eddie D. Stakes in which Caracortado finished fourth, beaten only a length, in his first start since Jan. 8, 2012.
Lukas Dishes on Young Trainers, State of Game
In a wire report published in today’s Pasadena Star News, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas dishes up some fresh food for thought, opining that it’s tougher now for young trainers to be successful in part due to increased involvement from horse owners.
Jones Says Things Looking Rosie for BC
Trainer Larry Jones had Joyful Victory and Starstruck out to enjoy the majestic view of Santa Anita on its sun kissed track Friday morning after arriving from Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J. yesterday afternoon.
Wilkes Says Fort Larned "Feeling Good"
Defending Breeders’ Cup Classic (Grade I) winner Fort Larned has been installed as the odds-on 3-5 favorite for Saturday’s first running of the $175,000-added Homecoming Classic at Churchill Downs, but his post-time odds could drop even lower following the defection of one of three Grade I stakes winners from the field.
'Immortal' victory at Laurel was a Team Effort
Plenty of folks had a hand in Immortal Eyes' surprising 6 3/4 length victory in the De Francis Dash.
Harlington’s Rose Meets Tougher in Chandelier
Steve Knapp has been known to light up the tote board on occasion, but if blue collar California-bred filly Harlington’s Rose captures Saturday’s Grade I, $250,000 Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles, the illumination would rival the Las Vegas Strip.
Schoolofhardrocks Has Room to Improve
When Leo Durocher said “Nice guys finish last,” he didn’t have David Hofmans in mind.
