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U.S. Trainers With Outstanding Safety Records Share Their Secrets

BloodHorse story by Tim Sullivan

Ray Handal is looking for longevity. He trains his horses with a level of caution not always conducive to keeping clients, but one that has earned him a rare distinction.

Now in his 10th year as a trainer, after more than 1,500 starts and more than $13 million in earnings, Handal has yet to have a horse die in his care. Not from racing. Not in training. Not from illness. Not by accident. Not from natural causes.

Fraser Aebly, Woodbine, Lulu’s Lullaby, Michael Burns

Inspiring Ride for Canadian Apprentice Jockey Fraser Aebly

Story courtesy of Woodbine Communications/Chris Lomon

Motivation and inspiration are always close at hand for Fraser Aebly.

When he slipped on the sky-blue silks featuring an ornate white butterfly on the front, along with white and black hoops, the 19-year-old apprentice rider was, as always, focused on giving his horse the best shot at winning the race.

2023 Los Alamitos Futurity, Bob Baffert, Wynstock, Stronghold

Baffert Longshot Wynstock Wins Los Alamitos Futurity

Trainer Bob Baffert dominates the Grade 2 $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity, a race he has now won 14 times thanks to his victory with Wynstock Dec. 16 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

Remington Park Springboard Mile, Glengarry, Otto the Conqueror, Tyler Gaffalione, Steve Asmussen

Otto the Conqueror Edges Glengarry to Win Remington Springboard Mile

In a two-horse throwdown, Otto the Conqueror outdueled the previously unbeaten Glengarry and inched away to post a three-quarters of a length victory in the $300,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes on Dec. 15.

Long Range Toddy, Remington Springboard Mile, Remington Park, Dustin Orona Photography

2023 Remington Springboard Mile at a Glance

Time is running out on 2-year-olds hoping to post a stakes win before they turn 3 on Jan. 1. One of those last opportunities, Friday’s Remington Springboard Mile, offers the possibility of black-type status plus a chance to collect qualifying points toward a start in the 2024 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. In descending value, 10-5-3-2-1 qualifying points will be awarded to the top five finishers in the two-turn test.

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