Tag: Santa Anita Oaks

Trainer Bob Baffert's Merneith tested positive for an excessive amount of a cough syrup ingredient. (Image: Coady Photography)

Merneith, Another Baffert Charge, Tests Positive for Banned Substance

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The California Horse Racing Board revealed that another one of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s charges, Merneith, tested positive for a banned substance. Merneith tested positive for dextromethorphan, a common ingredient found in human cough syrups. The test came after Merneith finished second in the fourth race at Del […]

Swiss Skydiver jumped into center stage among 3-year-old fillies by winning the Fantasy Stakes at 16/1. She will stay in the States for her next race, the Santa Anita Oaks. (Image: Coady Photography/Oaklawn Park)

Swiss Skydiver Won’t Dive Into English Classic, Will Drop into Santa Anita

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After all is said and done, standout 3-year-old filly Swiss Skydiver won’t parachute into the 1,000 Guineas. Instead, the likely favorite for the Kentucky Oaks will drop into Santa Anita for next month’s Grade 2 Santa Anita Oaks. Swiss Skydiver in the English Classic would have turned heads for several […]

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