Wowie! Maui Mark Wins Friday Feature at Hollywood Park

Watch an absolutely scintillating win by Maui Mark for trainer Howard Zucker in Friday's feature race at Hollywood Park, an allowance race for 3 year olds and up at 6 furlongs on the turf. After catching pacesetter Slam Slew a furlong from the wire, Maui Mark draws away to win by 3 1/4 lengths.

The victory was the fourth of five wins on the card for jockey Joel Rosario. Rosario and Zucker teamed up again today to win the 9th at Hollywood Park, an allowance/optional claimer, with a nice filly I've been following, Well Monied.

For a closer look at Maui Mark, take a look at a video post of him getting an adjustment from horse chiropractor Dr. Nick Sopha at Santa Anita a few weeks ago.
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Hollywood Park Schooler: Gale in the Vale

Gale in the Vale schools in the Hollywood Park paddock 4/25/09.

If you're watching the Sunday card at Hollywood Park, you might want to keep an eye out for this lovely 4-year-old bay filly, Gale in the Vale, who runs in the 9th race for trainer Howard Zucker. I watched her school in the paddock during the afternoon races Saturday, and she certainly looks fit.

Joe Talamo has the mount for owners Fast Lane Farm, WGAS 10 Racing Stable, Baneth, et al, in the claiming race for fillies and mares, 3 and up, at 7 furlongs on the synthetic track. Gale in the Vale is a Maryland-bred daughter of Two Punch.
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Camo Schooling at Santa Anita

Camo, this lovely 4-year-old chestnut gelding by High Brite, schooled in the paddock at Santa Anita during the 3rd race on Thursday for trainer Howard Zucker. Camo runs in the 2nd race at Santa Anita on Friday, a claiming race for 4-year-olds and up going one mile on the all-weather track. "Smokin' Joe" Talamo has the mount.

Camo is owned by JoAnn Buss, Brad Penny, and WGAS 10 Racing Stable. He won at this distance on the Polytrack at Del Mar on Aug. 27. In his last race, he finished 10th in an allowance event at 1-1/8 miles on Mar. 19. Best of luck to Camo and his connections!
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