Kona Gold to Make 8-Year-Old Debut in Los Angeles Handicap
Updated: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:17 PM
Posted: Sunday, May 26, 2002 7:12 PM
Photo: Associated Press/ Benoit Photo
Kona Gold, ridden by Alex Solis, winning the San Carlos Handicap in his 2001 debut.
Eclipse champion Kona Gold is expected to make his 2002 debut in the June 2 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) at Hollywood Park. Alex Solis will ride the 8-year-old gelding in the six-furlong race.
Kona Gold has been working well at Santa Anita for trainer Bruce Headley, with a series of six five-furlong drills ranging from :57 4/5 to :58 3/5 since April 10. The son of Java Gold has won his seasonal debut in each of the last three years. His only loss while making his first start in a year came in 1998 when he finished second in a maiden race while making his racing debut.
Others possible for the race include Full Moon Madness, Hombre Rapido, No Armistice, Men's Exclusive, and Rapidough.
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