Nothing Like You Gives Baffert a 10th Starlet Victory
Taking charge entering the first of two turns, Nothing Like You was never challenged in rolling to victory in the $200,500 Starlet Stakes (G2) Dec. 9 at Los Alamitos Race Course.
Two Stakes Performers Added to F-T Dec. Digital Sale
A stakes-winning broodmare and a graded stakes-placed winner have been added to the upcoming Fasig-Tipton December Digital Sale.
Moore Reflective Upon Accepting World's Best Jockey
Ryan Moore was full of praise for Hong Kong after landing World's Best Jockey award.
Saldana Suspended Two Years, Fined $25k by Arbitrator
Trainer Reed Saldana, provisionally suspended by HIWU this summer for the presence of the banned substance diisopropylamine in a urine sample from one of his horses, was issued a formal 24-month suspension and fined $25,000 by an arbitrator Dec. 4.
Keith Asmussen Surpasses Father Steve in Riding Wins
Jockey Keith Asmussen recorded his 64th career victory in the Dec. 9 opener at Oaklawn Park, eclipsing the total of his father, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, during his riding career.
Esquivel, Leparoux Strike Early at Oaklawn for Santos
Jockey agent Joe Santos, aka Santos Inc., flexed his muscle on the opening-day Oaklawn Park card Dec. 8.
Touchuponastar Untouchable in LA Champions Repeat
Coming off convincing stakes victories, including one against open company, Touchuponastar did exactly as expected back in against fellow Louisiana-breds, dominating the Dec. 9 Louisiana Champions Day Classic at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Ortiz Jr. Scores Stakes Double at Gulfstream Park
It looks like the future may be green for Repole Stable's Noted, as the Cairo Prince colt rebounded from a ninth-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) to take the $100,000 Pulpit Stakes at Gulfstream Park.
Place du Carrousel Smashes Arqana Sales Record
Prix de l'Opera (G1) heroine Place du Carrousel produced a bidding battle for the ages Dec. 9 in Deauville.
Tejano Twist, Butterbean Rally to Win Stakes at Oaklawn
Tejano Twist is not fast early, but the sprinter is quick when it counts, such as when dashing to the finish. The late-running 4-year-old went from last to first in the $150,000 Ring The Bell Stakes Dec. 9 at Oaklawn…