By Ray Paulick Californian Mike Mitchell has produced a steady stream of winners – mostly in the claiming ranks – since taking out his trainer’s license in 1974. He also has been cited quite regularly for various rules violations, including numerous medication and medication...

By Ray Paulick John Sadler, the leading trainer at the recent Del Mar meeting whose barn was raided Aug. 18 by California Horse Racing Board investigators amidst allegations of multiple postive tests for anabolic steroids in horses he trains, has taken a "voluntary leave of absence" from his...

Let me just start off by saluting “the Colonel.” We were away most of the day yesterday, so I didn’t get to see the Travers until last night. When I saw that Colonel John had won, my first reaction was “huh????” I had convinced myself that it was foolhardy to run the colt...

Saturday’s 52nd running of the Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks, going 1 1/8 miles over the turf, has come up as a very intriguing feature event. Bettors will have several options available when trying to take down 6/5 favorite Storm Mesa, who seeks an impressive 6th straight victory for owner Rick Davis andtrainer...

It was trademark Zenyatta on Saturday at Del Mar in the Clement L. Hirsch Handicap.  The 4-year-old daughter of Street Cry rallied from 12 back to explode through the stretch with her head held high.  The victory ran her career mark to 7 wins in 7 lifetime starts.  In a word - perfection. Coming off...

Zenyatta - undefeated daughter of Street Cry The sensational four-year-old filly Zenyatta returns to action on Saturday in the 28th running of the Clement L. Hirsch Handicap at Del Mar.  The daughter of Street Cry has turned in 6 consecutive victories to begin her career, including 4 straight against...

Well Armed wires the field to capture the G2 San Diego Handicap Well armed was out to prove two myths wrong in Saturday’s Grade 2 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. For starters, he was there to prove to doubters that he would not be affected by the famed “Dubai bounce” that has plagued...

Saturday racing at Del Mar. Life does get any better than this - at least not until Saratoga kicks off next week. We’ve got 10 races to cover, including the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap. We had a $101 winner yesterday and it certainly seems like handicapping horses based on positive impressions in...