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
Fair Grounds news and notes: November 22, 2008
November 22, 2008 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under Horses, Jockeys, Miscellaneous, Racetracks, Stakes Races, Trainers
Saturday (11-22-08) Fair Grounds recap
Main track played fair. The two turf races produced a wire job (5.5f sprint), and a stalk/pounce winner (8f).
Four more wins for leading rider Francisco Torres. Another winner for Cody Autrey, and his $$ rider Jamie Theriot was at Churchill, so Torres rode.
Foreign Production was a prominent throughout winner of the Old Hickory (31st running), and the 2yo dashed 5.5f panels in 1:04.84. C Karma rallied from last to take the 38th running of the Pontalba for 2yo fillies. 5.5f in 1:05.70.
Sunday (11-23-08) Fair Grounds preview
Sunday’s 10-race card includes a pair of turf …read more






