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Now retired from a high-profile career as a California stakes horse, Acclimate has eyes on a new career in eventing.
A California-bred joy to behold, 8-year-old gelding Acclimate made his 31st career start and he had his running shoes on Saturday at Santa Anita in Arcadia, Calif., as he led a half dozen rivals on a merry chase for a mile and one half on turf, winning the Grade 3, $125,000 San Luis Rey Stakes by a half length under regular rider Ricky Gonzalez.