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The Pamplemousse On Outside in SA Derby

The Pamplemousse On Outside in SA Derby

Trainer Julio Canani says The Pamplemousse doesn't need the lead to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 4. After a couple of interesting developments when entries were taken, that theory could be put to the test.

 Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Gallant Son Headed for Santa Anita Derby

Gallant Son is "99 percent sure" to run in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 4, trainer Frank Lucarelli said on the morning of March 28.

 Saturday, March 28, 2009
Chocolate Candy Shipped to Santa Anita

Chocolate Candy Shipped to Santa Anita

El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) winner Chocolate Candy was expected to arrive at Santa Anita on the afternoon of March 21 from the Bay Area to begin final preparations for the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 4.

 Saturday, March 21, 2009
Ky. Derby Trail: Louisville Shuffle

Ky. Derby Trail: Louisville Shuffle

As often happens on the Kentucky Derby trail, they fell like proverbial bowling pins last weekend, although two of the bigger names reinforced their strong position. Not all the vanquished will be taken off the trail, as some deserve another chance after racing on less than desirable surfaces, but they have put themselves in a desperate situation.

 Monday, March 16, 2009
'Pioneer' On Course in San Felipe Win

'Pioneer' On Course in San Felipe Win

Odds-on choice Pioneerof the Nile got the test he needed in preparation for his big showdown with The Pamplemousse next month, turning back a challenge in the stretch to win the $200,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita March 14.

 Saturday, March 14, 2009
Pioneerof the Nile Strong 'Felipe Choice

Pioneerof the Nile Strong 'Felipe Choice

Pioneerof the Nile, heading into the $200,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 14 as the West Coast's top Triple Crown contender, takes on an ambitious group of six up-and-coming colts at Santa Anita.

 Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Derby Trail Moves to Santa Anita

Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at the San Rafael Stakes, as the Derby Trail moves to Santa Anita.

 Friday, January 16, 2009
That Handicapping Show: San Rafael

That Handicapping Show: San Rafael

Jason and Tom analyze the San Rafael Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita on January 17. The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Fair Grounds Race 10 on Saturday, January 17.

 Thursday, January 15, 2009

Gallant Son Begins Season in Cal Derby

Stakes winners Chocolate Candy, Gallant Son, and undefeated Merus Miami top a group of seven 3-year-old colts entered for the $100,000 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 17.

 Wednesday, January 14, 2009
First Winner for French Champ Suances

First Winner for French Champ Suances

Suances, a French champion miler at 3 and a California grade II winner, came through with his first winner Sept. 25 at Oak Tree at Santa Anita

 Tuesday, September 30, 2008