Netptune's Storm NEPTUNE’S STORM LOOMS OMINOUSLY OVER LA JOLLA Whenever a three-race series, of which the Triple Crown is the most revered, reaches its second leg, talk can turn to ‘new shooters’ jumping into the...

Big Returns © Benoit Photo Big Returns, the 6-5 favorite, was second under the wire in the Graduation Stakes Friday but was elevated into first place when 13-1 longshot Square Deal, the original winner, was...

Jasikan © Benoit Photo Irish-bred Jasikan, who rallied from last place to win the opening-day Runhappy Oceanside Stakes in rousing fashion, will be seeking to repeat that performance when he faces seven fellow three-year-olds in...

Vasilika © Benoit Photo REVERBERATIONS OF ‘SHAKE’ MAY BE FELT AGAIN IN YELLOW RIBBON The shake happened February 11, 2018, right after the first race at Santa Anita. The reverberations of it have been felt...

Unapologetic © Benoit Photo Distance-loving Unapologetic, smartly handled by jockey Geovanni Franco, rallied on the rail turning into the stretch to take command and win Del Mar’s featured event on Thursday’s program. Last in the...

Vasilika Amazing Vasilika, winner of a dozen races, including three Grade I stakes, since being claimed for $40,000 early last year, will seek to strengthen her bid for year-end national recognition when she carries highweight...

Doug O'Neill record-setting day in 2015 ANOTHER FAB FIVE FOR TEAM O’NEILL – HERE’S HOW IT HAPPENED Trainer Doug O’Neill tied the record for wins on a single day when his representatives prevailed in five...

LEANDRO MORA (Assistant to Doug O'Neill) – “My only chance of the day today was this horse. A few of my friends asked who I liked today and it was this one (Ocean Fury). Every...

Bulletproof One © Benoit Photo Making her debut for new owners, odds-on favored Bulletproof One provided a quick return on their investment as she cruised to an impressive triumph in the featured $100,000 C.T.B.A. Stakes...

Bam Bam Again California-bred two-year-olds will be in the Del Mar spotlight Friday in the 68th running of the $100,000 Graduation Stakes at five and one-half furlongs. Over the years, the Graduation Stakes has provided...