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Mb Stables Goes 1-2-3 in OP Handicap

The purse for the OP Handicap was increased to $1,250.000 and Mb Stables decided that he did not want to share that with anyone, except for the fourth place portion. It was a great race for the trainer, as his three entries competed a 1-2-3 finish with Lion Lake leading the way and beating his stablemates by a quarter length.

Nothing Troublesome About Californian Stakes

The Californian Stakes has been won by some great horses in it’s history, including both Icicle and Dark Crown in the early days and both Spanish Showboat and Space Commander more recently. Ten horses will take part in this year’s race, hoping to add their name to what is a pretty impressive list.