San Diego Union-Tribune logo San Diego Union-Tribune 4 weeks ago

Main track surface a main concern

ARCADIA – The synthetic surface at Santa Anita over which the 2008 Breeders' Cup races were run got, with one very notable exception, high marks. Full Article at San Diego Union-Tribune

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  1. ARCADIA, CA - SEPTEMBER 29: Co-owner Mark Allen displays his 2009 Kentucky Derby ring in the stable area before Mine That Bird works out on September 29, 2009 at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, California.
  2. FILE - In this May 3, 1958 file photo, jockey Ismael "Milo" Valenzuela is shown in the lockers after riding Kelso to win the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
  3. ELMONT, NY - JUNE 05: Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is ridden by Charlie Figueroa during a training session in preparation for The Belmont Stakes on June 5, 2009 in Elmont, New York.
  4. ELMONT, NY - JUNE 04: Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is given a bath by Charlie Figueroa after a training session for The Belmont Stakes on June 4, 2009 in Elmont, New York.
  5. BALTIMORE - MAY 15: Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird, riden by Charlie Figueroa, on the track in preparation for the 134th Prerakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 15, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland.
  6. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Jockey Calvin Borel atop Mine That Bird celebrates his win in the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2009 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
  7. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Trainer Bob Baffert walks on the track prior to the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2009 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
  8. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Bethenny Frankel arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.
  9. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Tichina Arnold visits the Grand Gala Suite at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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