Somewhat out of the blue, as we gear up for the heart of the fall racing season (which, unbelievably, includes the Preakness and its attendant Pimlico stakes), it has been an award-winning week for trainer-speak. I’ve lost count of the number of “he couldn’t be doing betters” and “I couldn’t be happier with hims” that have been attached to major horses working toward autumn targets this week.
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WARRIOR'S BLADE
Trainer: Pat McBurney
Date: Sept. 20, 13th
Finish: 4th by 5 1/2
Beyer: 45
A complete lack of pace in this maiden turf sprint left the closers with a lot to do late, but this filly did show some late interest despite finishing off the board. Can run down the right group given a better race flow.
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ARCADIA, Calif. – A new $1 wager combining the final two races at Santa Anita and the final two at Golden Gate will debut Friday as one of the least expensive wagers in California.
The 15 percent takeout for the Golden Hour Late Pick 4 ranks only behind the 14 percent early pick five in takeout among California wagers. The new daily wager begins with the next to last race at Santa Anita, followed in order by the next to last at Golden Gate, final at Santa Anita, and final at Golden Gate.
Belmont | Race 9 | Post Time 5:14 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up
Daily Racing Form has served as the most trusted source of news and information about the sport since 1894, and moving forward we have decided to provide a free daily playbook – something that both hardcore horseplayers and casual observers can reference to get informed of each day’s action.
