Hollywood Park news and notes: November 22, 2008
November 22, 2008 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under California Racing, Horses, Jockeys, Miscellaneous, Racetracks, Stakes Races, Synthetic Tracks, Trainers
Friday (11-21-08) Hollywood Park recap
Edge to early/pressing types on the main. The lone turf sprint carded was taken by an off the pace type.
Hat trick for Tyler Baze. Rafael Bejarano booted home a pair. Doug O’Neill saddled two winners on Friday night.
Saturday (11-22-08) Hollywood Park recap
Edge to early/pressing types on both surfaces.
Four bagger for Garrett Gomez. John Sadler saddled a pair of winners on the card.
Johnny Eves got back on the beam with a gritty stalk and pounce tally in the Grade 3 Underwood. Bob Black Jack needed the outing as expected. Six …read more
Hollywood Park graded stakes recap: Saturday July 5, 2008
July 6, 2008 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under California Racing, Handicapping, Horses, Jockeys, Miscellaneous, Racetracks, Stakes Races, Synthetic Tracks, Trainers
Five graded stakes highlighted a terrific July 5th card at Hollywood Park, and Azul Leon started the stakes action with a good looking four-length triumph in the Grade 1 Hollywood Juvenile Championship. Doug O’Neill trainee was coming off a layoff and was not facing much, but the son of Lion Heart was much the best under Bejarano. He will likely show up in a graded event or two at Del Mar.
Zenyatta ran her record to 6-6 in the Grade 1 Vanity, although she was not nearly as impressive this time around. She made her customary late run to seize the …read more
