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Posted on Saturday, February 28th, 2009
The Pamplemousse stamped his name as one of the leading Kentucky Derby contenders when he roared to a wire-to-wire, 6-length victory in the $200,000 Sham Stakes (G3), a prep for the 2009 Kentucky Derby, on Saturday, February 28, at Santa Anita Park.
Jockey Alex Solis rode the 3-year-old son of Kafwain, who is trained by Julio Canani to an eye-opening victory as the 1-2 favorite.
The Todd Pletcher-trained Take The Points was clearly second best as the second choice despite breaking from post 12 at odds of 9-2 under jockey Garrett Gomez. Mr. Hot Stuff was third at 8-1 under jockey Corey Nakatani.
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Kentucky Derby Prep: Sham Stakes at Santa Anita Park February 28
Posted on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
The Pamplemousse will be ridden by jockey Alex Solis, who is aiming for his first Kentucky Derby winner after 3 seconds in 15 career rides, Santa Anita Park‘s $200,000 Sham Stakes (G3) on Saturday, February 28.
Santa Anita‘s Sham Stakes entries with jockeys and weights in post position order:
- Hi Flyin Indy under jockey Alsonso Quinonez carries 116 lbs.
- Smart Bid under jockey Rafael Bejarano, 118 lbs.
- Tiz True under jockey Aaron Gryder, 116 lbs.
- Lifeline under jockey Tyler Baze, 116 lbs.
- The Pamplemousse under jockey Alex Solis, 118 lbs.
- Balfour Park under jockey Brice Blanc, 116 lbs.
- Mr. Hot Stuff under jockey Corey Nakatani, 116 lbs.
- Bourbon Bay under jockey Joel Rosario, 116 lbs.
- Ventana under jockey Jesus Rios, 116 lbs.
- Mark S the Cooler under jockey Joe Talamo, 116 lbs.
- Unbridled Roman under jockey Mike Smith, 116 lbs.
- Take the Points under jockey Garrett Gomez, 118 lbs.
The Sham Stakes, a prep for the 2009 Kentucky Derby, is race 9 in Santa Anita Park’s February 28 card. Sham post time is 4:38 pm Pacific.
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Ventana To Race In The Sham Stakes at Santa Anita Park February 28
Posted on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
Race horse trainer Bob Baffert is sending out one of his Kentucky Derby hopefuls, Ventana, in Saturday’s $200,000 Sham Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park February 28.
The Sham Stakes is one of the prep races for the 2009 Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
A $410,000 son of Toccet, Ventana broke his maiden at first asking, winning by 5 1/2 lengths last September 5 at Belmont Park, home of the Belmont Stakes. Since then, he has run in six consecutive stakes, finishing a creditable fourth in the San Vicente Stakes (G2) at 7 furlongs on February 16, beaten only 2 1/2 lengths by the filly Evita Argentina.
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Kentucky Derby Prep Race Results: Evita Argentina Wins San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita Park
Posted on Monday, February 16th, 2009
Evita Argentina became the first filly in 62 years to win the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes, beating the boys by one length Monday at Santa Anita.
Sent off as the 2-1 wagering favorite in the field of 10, Evita Argentina and jockey Garrett Gomez came flying down the middle of the track to hold off Leedstheway.
Evita Argentina ran 7 furlongs in 1:24.30, becoming just the third filly in the race’s 68-year history to win the Kentucky Derby prep for 3-year-olds.
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Kentucky Derby Prep Race: San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita Park February 16
Posted on Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Presidents’ Day horse racing program at Santa Anita Park features the $150,000 San Vicente Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds and the $150,000 Buena Vista Handicap (G2) for fillies and mares.
The San Vicente Stakes is a prep race for the 2009 Kentucky Derby to be held on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Santa Anita‘s 7-furlong San Vicente Stakes field of horses with jockeys and weight in post position order:
- Wall Street Wonder ridden by jockey Joel Rosario carries 115
- Cut the Check ridden by jockey Jose Valdivia Jr, 115
- Gato Go Win ridden by jockey Michael Baze, 115
- Evita Argentina ridden by jockey Garrett Gomez, 117
- Gallant Son ridden by jockey Leslie Mawing, 117
- Smokey Lonesome ridden by jockey Isaias Enriquez, 115
- Congor Bay ridden by jockey Patrick Husbands, 117
- Point Attended ridden by jockey Corey Nakatani, 115
- Ventana ridden by jockey Rafael Bejarano, 115
- Leedstheway ridden by jockey Tyler Baze, 115
The San Vicente Stakes is race 7 of 9 in Santa Anita Park’s February 16 card. San Vicente post time is 3:36 pm Pacific.
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Horse Racing Results: Pioneerof the Nile Wins CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park
Posted on Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Pioneerof the Nile had race horse trainer Bob Baffert thinking Kentucky Derby after he scored a victory in Saturday’s $750,000 CashCall Futurity at Hollywood Park.
Bob Baffert, who has saddled 3 Kentucky Derby winners, equaled the record of 4 CashCall Futurity victories set by D. Wayne Lukas as Pioneerof the Nile fought off 6-1 shot I Want Revenge in deep stretch to win the 28th running of the Grade I event by a nose under jockey Garrett Gomez.
Pioneerof the Nile, owned by Ahmed Zayat Stables, covered 1 1/16 miles in 1:41.95 and paid $4.80, $3.40 and $2.60. I Want Revenge finished 1 1/2 lengths clear of Chocolate Candy in third.
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CashCall Futurity At Hollywood Park December 20
Posted on Thursday, December 18th, 2008
Race horse trainer Bob Baffert will aim for a record-tying fourth victory when he saddles Pioneerof the Nile and Ventana in the 28th running of the $750,000 CashCall Futurity Saturday at Hollywood Park.
Twelve race horses were entered in the CashCall Futurity, which has been a launching board for 6 Kentucky Derby winners – Gato Del Sol (1982), Ferdinand (1986), Alysheba (1987), Thunder Gulch (1995), Real Quiet (1998) and Giacomo (2004). Hollywood Park’s CashCall Futurity field lines up as follows from the rail out:
Azul Leon, with jockey Joel Rosario up; J P Jammer, Aaron Gryder; Hype, Alex Solis; Axel Foley, Michael Baze; Pioneerof the Nile, Garrett Gomez; Chocolate Candy, Rafael Bejarano; I Want Revenge, Joe Talamo; Ventana, Corey Nakatani; Frumious, Victor Espinoza; Bittel Road, Mike Smith; Mr. Rod, Chantal Sutherland, and Mark S the Cooler, Martin Garcia. All carry 121 pounds.
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