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Country Grammer Seeks Year-End Triumph in San Antonio

After settling for second in his previous three starts-all in graded company-Country Grammer will seek redemption Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park where he will look to close out his 2022 season victoriously in the San Antonio Stakes (G2).

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Taiba, Forbidden Kingdom Head Malibu

Taiba, in his first race since finishing third in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), takes on eight rivals in the Malibu Stakes (G1) on Santa Anita's opening-day card.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

New trainer for Pizza Bianca

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Monday's Best Bet: Salimah is flawless in American Oaks

Salimah looks flawless in Grade 1 American Oaks at Santa Anita Park.

From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Baffert to Saddle Half the La Brea Field

The Southern California Hall of Fame trainer said U.S. racing needs more graded stakes to create more opportunities.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Balnikhov to Put Closing Kick on Display in Mathis Mile

Balnikhov, a gelded son of Adaay, won in exciting fashion his last time out in the Bryan Station Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland. He spent most of the race at the end of a close-knit pack before making his move down the stretch.

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From: cigarello

Dec-26

It is going to be a great say of racing today at Santa Anita: I am going to cuddle with my heating pad on the couch- the temp is 14 degrees here is Southeast Michigan! I am kinda surprised that Taiba is racing in a 7 furlong race-- anyway looking forward to that race!!!

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

What a great day of racing at Santa Anita today. Taiba was entered in the 7 furlong Grade 1 Runhappy to see if his win of 3 Grade 1’s as a 3 year old would put him at the top of the Eclipse awards as champion 3 year old male. He won that race with ease!
Baffert had horses entered in 5 races on opening day today 2 Grade 1’s, 1 Grade 2 and 2 MSW he won all 5 races. The favorite did not always win but what a great day for his barn!

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Longshot One More Bid Outlasts Favorites in Mathis Mile

Heading into the $200,000 Santa Anita Mathis Mile (G2T) Dec. 26, the spotlight was predominantly focused on the two of the favorites in the field of 3-year-olds-Balnikhov and Sumter.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Dicey Mo Chara Rallies to Win San Gabriel Stakes

Dicey Mo Chara overcame a bit of a rough start to win the Dec. 26 San Gabriel Stakes (G2T) on Santa Anita's Opening Day program.

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From: Amy (1pony)

Dec-26

Arrogate filly bred and owned by Jill Baffert! Yeah

Fun to Dream Gets First Graded Win in La Brea

A homebred for Bob and Natalie Baffert and Connie Pageler, Fun to Dream captured her first graded stakes win Dec. 26 in the La Brea Stakes (G1) on opening day at Santa Anita Park. The filly has now won five of six career starts.