SANTA ANITA PREVIEW: LONG WINTER'S NAP RACING TO RESUME TODAY AT SANTA ANITA.Byline: Fred J. Robledo Staff Writer Santa Anita Santa Anita may refer to:
For jockey Corey Nakatani ''' Corey S. Nakatani (born October 21, 1970 in Covina, California, United States) is an American Thoroughbred horse racing jockey. As of 2006, Nakatani has won more than 3000 races including the Kentucky Oaks twice, the Canadian International Stakes, the Dubai Golden , an avid golfer, the unusually long break was a chance to sharpen his game. For others, such as trainers Ronald McAnally and Richard Mandella Richard Mandella (born November 5, 1950 in Beaumont, California) is a Thoroughbred horse trainer and a member of the Racing Hall of Fame. Mandella's father, a blacksmith, introduced him to horses at an early age and while still in high school he began breaking and training , it meant a chance to do some afternoon Christmas shopping. The eight-day break between the two meetings was the longest since 1981, and the California Horse Racing horse racing, trials of speed involving two or more horses. It includes races among harnessed horses with one of two particular gaits, among saddled Thoroughbreds (or, less frequently, quarterhorses) on a flat track, or among saddled horses over a turf course with Board didn't plan it as a convenience. In fact, it won't happen again for some time. ``This is a one-time situation. We'll have a shorter break next year,'' said Stuart Zanville, director of marketing and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most at Santa Anita. ``But we're absolutely thrilled with the break. We think it will have a positive impact and attract a large crowd that is anxious to get back to the track.'' Since Santa Anita always opens its winter/spring meeting the day after Christmas, and Hollywood Park always closes on a Monday, the schedule worked out perfectly this season, giving everyone an extended rest. ``I wish they would keep it up, but I don't think they will because the business needs more racing,'' Nakatani said. ``The break is good for the horses and everyone all the way around. Now there will be more atmosphere on opening day.'' The 50th renewal of the Grade 1, $200,000 Malibu Stakes The Malibu Stakes is a race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses of either gender held each December at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The race is at a distance of seven furlongs on the dirt and is the first leg of Santa Anita Park's Strub Series. highlights today's opening card, with a special noon post time. A star-studded field is expected for the Malibu, which is the first leg of the Strub Series for 3-year-olds. It includes graded stakes winners Early Flyer, Yonaguska, Scorpion and Millennium Wind, along with I Love Silver, Mizzen Mast and Until Sundown. Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr., who turns 55 on Saturday, is the defending 2000-01 riding champion with 73 wins, edging 19-year-old Tyler Baze Tyler Baze (born October 19, 1982 in Seattle, Washington) is an American Champion jockey. Born into a racing family, both of his parents were jockeys as is his uncle, Gary Baze. His second cousin is U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey, Russell Baze. , who finished with 63 wins. Trainer Bob Baffert Bob Baffert (born January 13, 1953 in Nogales, Arizona) is an American horse owner and trainer. He graduated from the University of Arizona's Racetrack Management Program with a Bachelor of Science degree. , who won his fifth consecutive winter/spring meeting by a 44-26 margin over Bill Spawr, seeks an unprecedented sixth consecutive training title. Jockey Patrick Valenzuela, suspended for nearly two years for substance- abuse problems, was re-issued a license this month and will return this afternoon. Santa Anita is dark Thursday, but opening week includes five consecutive racing dates Friday through Wednesday, with another off-day on Jan. 3 - the day of the Rose Bowl Game. First post on weekends and holidays during the meet will be 12:30 p.m. Weekday action will begin at 1 p.m. In addition to today's noon post, there are other noon posts on Strub Stakes Day, Big 'Cap Day, and Santa Anita Derby The Santa Anita Derby is an American Grade 1 thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds run each April at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California and carries a purse of $750,000. Day. SANTA ANITA RACING Winter/spring Meeting: 85 racing dates, today through April 21. Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday. Special Monday racing Dec. 31, Jan. 21, and Feb. 18; special Tuesday racing Jan. 1; no racing on Thursday, Dec. 27, Thursday, Jan. 3, Wednesday, Jan. 23 and Wednesday, Feb. 20. Post Times: Weekdays 1 p.m.; weekends, holidays and Mondays 12:30 p.m. Admission: $5 general admission; $8.50 clubhouse; $15 Turf Club and box seats. Children 17 and under admitted free when accompanied by parent or guardian. Parking: $3 general, $5 preferred, $10 valet. CAPTION(S): box Box: SANTA ANITA RACING (see text) |
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