Construction was to have begun on Santa Anita's new dirt track on Monday, October 11 according to the tracks website. The beginning of the removal of the synthetic course has begun and the target date to have the new dirt down is December 6, 2010 in time for horses to begin training and for track officials to work out any bugs or kinks before the meeting opens. This is indeed good news for serious horse players and horsemen alike. For those who would like to follow the progress of the removal of the synthetic course you can click here.
Sidney's Candy was scratched from Saturday's Grade II $150,000 Oak Tree Mile due to a pending sale of the 3-year-old colt by Candy Ride. Trainer John Sadler confirmed the sale and said the transaction should be concluded this week.
Wednesday's card at Hollywood Park was canceled due to a heavy rain that fell onto the track and caused flooding which washed sand and debris onto parts of the backstretch. Riders and track management were concerned for the safety of both horses and riders so the card was canceled about 1:40 P.M.
Liberian Freighter ran perhaps the best race of his career when winning the Grade II $150,000 Oak Tree Mile Saturday, October 9 under Martin Garcia for trainer Neil Drysdale at $46.40. The 5-year-old gelding was winning for the eighth time in 22 lifetime starts for owners Dougan Estate of Nahem and Winner.
The Grade I $250,000 Ancient Title run on Saturday, October 9 was taken down by Smiling Tiger under Russell Baze for trainer Jeff Bonde. The lone 3-year-old in the field vs. older rewarded his backers with a $9.20 payoff.
Monday's Holiday Grade III $100,000 Morvich Handicap was taken by Quick Enough under Patrick Valenzuela for trainer Doug O'Neill . While a recent claim by his current connections, the son of High Brite has paid quick dividends for his new owners and should be seen again real soon.
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