Las Flores Stakes

Chismosa continued the roll of California-breds excelling in open company with her decisive victory in the Jan. 1 $100,000 Las Flores Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park.

The colt by Constitution is the first to win qualifying points on the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby.

In just his second time out, the son of Curlin remained perfect, stopping the clock in 1:37.76. But it wasn’t without a little bit of trouble, as trainer Christophe Clement put it.

Maiden Watch: Week of Dec.25-Dec.31

The 6-year-old son of Uncle Mo, who had sired his first crop last year, had contracted an untreatable form of lymphoma.

In this monthly BH interview, Karen M. Johnson profiles young racing personalities.

A lifelong believer that the land itself is a significant factor in raising great horses, Florida native Donald R. Dizney has successfully proved that theory over the past 40 years.

Richard and Connie Snyder will likely be thrilled if 2024 continues in the same fashion as 2023. Their Cove Springs Farm sent out the husband-and-wife team’s first grade 1 winner as breeders.

Part six of BloodHorse’s inaugural year-end survey.