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Charlatan Romps in Runhappy Malibu Stakes Comeback

Charlatan showed no signs of rust in the $300,000, Grade 1 Runhappy Malibu Stakes on Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park, making his first start since May 2 a winning one by overpowering five opponents en route to a 4 ½-length runaway victory.

Laz Barrera: Personable Trainer ‘Affirmed’ Greatness in ’78

Known for his charisma and colorful quotes, Lazaro Sosa Barrera was considered the Casey Stengel of the racetracks, with a treasure trove of stories and a backstretch philosophy. He recounted them all with his incomparable Spanish accent.

"A lot of people don't understand my English," the Cuban-born trainer once remarked. "If they don't understand me, it doesn't bother me because my horse understands my English very well."

Spielberg Scripts Dramatic Victory in Los Alamitos Futurity

Leave it to Spielberg to add drama to a six-horse, Grade 2 Los Alamitos Futurity.

Last-to-First Rally Propels Senor Buscador to Springboard Mile Score

Last of 10 after a half-mile and more than 11 lengths off the early pace, Senor Buscador rallied powerfully under jockey Luis Quinonez to win the $200,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes by 5 3/4 lengths Dec. 18 at Remington Park.

2020 Los Alamitos Futurity at a Glance

Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s fingerprints can be found on virtually all of the major stakes in California. But when it comes to the Los Alamitos Futurity, Baffert has all 10 of his fingers and two of his toes wrapped around the 2-year-old stakes.

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