Horse racing newsletter: Los Alamitos is back in the daytime
Prince Philip visited Santa Anita and spent an hour with Alan discussing the construction of the equestrian stadium. Prince Philip invented the discipline of competitive carriage driving. He drove the six-horse team for the last ceremony of Olympic equine events. The USA won gold and silver in jumping. Santaita posted its greatest racing season attendance ever the following year. The Duke of Edinburgh was a man of vast, varied, curious experience. His wife was interested in racing. When he first visited the Art Deco façade of Santa Monica, he said simply, ‘awe inspiring’
Matt Dinerman is the host of the Golden Gate Fields racing previews. The biggest news of this week is that fans will be welcomed back to Golden gate on a limited capacity beginning on Friday, April 16. There are nine races on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. On Saturday, the co-feature races are the sixth and eighth, both allowances for filly and mare sprinters. On Sunday, there are two races. Toni Two Pocket is a California-bred and is eligible to win at this condition once more. Sheza Girl ran second to her last time out and looks to turn the tables. Cheap Cheap cheap is making her first start for Jamey Thomas. Away from the Sun is morning-line favorite.
