Horse Racing News on August 19, 2011

Cambina's determination has impressed trainer Jeff Bonde this year, and is why he speaks highly of her chances for a fifth career stakes win in Saturday's $250,000 Del Mar Oaks.

St. John's River may not have the resume that It's Tricky and Plum Pretty do, but she has the talent, late kick, and pedigree to suggest she could upset those two in Saturday's Grade 1, $500,000 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga.

The New York Racing Association, which was unhappy Breeders' Cup chose Santa Anita Park over Belmont Park to host the 2012 World Championships, already is in discussions with the organization to be the 2013 host of the event.