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Indian Express to Ups and Downs in Florida

Grade I-placed Indian Express has been retired from racing and will enter stud at Monte and Cathy Thomas' Ups and Downs Farm near Citra, Fla.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Indian Express Out of Preakness With Minor Foot Problem

Bob Baffert said Sunday that Indian Express will not run in the Preakness due to a minor foot problem that will prevent him from working the colt this week.

 Sunday, May 11, 2003

Baffert: Baze was Riding to 'Save His Life'

Three-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Bob Baffert said that Indian Express appeared to come out of his rugged Kentucky Derby journey well and would consider a run in the Preakness for the colt.

 Sunday, May 04, 2003

Thursday's Derby Notes from Churchill Downs

Here's a look at what happened on the training front with the 17 contenders for Saturday's Kentucky Derby,as described by Churchill Downs' note takers.

 Thursday, May 01, 2003

Wednesday's Derby Notes from Churchill Downs

Here's a look at Wednesday morning's backstretch developments at Churchill Downs.

 Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Baze Ready for First Derby Ride

Tyler Baze, the 2000 Eclipse Award-winning apprentice jockey, will make his maiden ride in the Kentucky Derby this year aboard Indian Express.

 Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Report: The Heat is On

This year's Kentucky Derby horses refuse to make things easy. Just when it's time to start narrowing down the list of contenders, they go and work like super horses, while Empire Maker aggravates a minor foot bruise.

 Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Kafwain Defects from Derby After Baffert Pair Works

The Thoroughbred Corporation's Kafwain was withdrawn from Saturday's Kentucky Derby following a workout with stablemate Indian Express at Churchill Downs on Tuesday. The Bob Baffert-trained pair breezed five-eighths of a mile in :59 3/5.

 Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Derby Winner in First Crop Big for Sire

Obviously, siring a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner is a positive for any stud horse. But for a first crop sire, it can be huge. After all, by the time a stallion's first crop are 3-year-olds, he is covering his fifth book of mares.

 Monday, April 28, 2003

Churchill's Monday Morning Derby Week Notes

Here's a look at what some of the contenders for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) were up to on Monday morning, according to Churchill Downs track notes.

 Monday, April 28, 2003

Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Report: The Storm Before the Calm Before the Storm

The storm that hit Louisville yesterday lingered until mid-morning, with the drizzle and wind finally giving way to brightening skies. With very little action, today will be more of a Derby potpourri. The heavy duty works pick up tomorrow, headed by Empire Maker and Peace Rules.

 Saturday, April 26, 2003

Steve Haskin's Kentucky Derby Report: Baffert Goes Solo As Duo Works

The highlights of Wednesday's activity were the workouts by Ten Most Wanted and the Bob Baffert pair of Kafwain and Indian Express, and a first-time visit to Arkansas Derby winner Sir Cherokee at Trackside training center.

 Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Sun Shines on California Horses Working at Churchill Downs

There was frost on the ground when Churchill Downs opened for training Wednesday morning, but a bright sun was shining by the time three Kentucky Derby contenders completed their workouts much to the satisfaction of two California-based trainers.

 Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Indian Express Drills at Churchill; Albarado Named for Offlee Wild

Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) runner-up Indian Express turned in his first work since arriving at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby 129 and jockey Robby Albarado was named to ride Holy Bull (gr. III) winner Offlee Wild in this year's Run for the Roses.

 Friday, April 18, 2003

Buddy Gil, Indian Express Arrive at Churchill

They were separated by just a head as the 1-2 finishers in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and Desperado Stables' Buddy Gil and Phil Chess' Indian Express were not much farther apart on Tuesday as they shared a flight to Kentucky on a plane that landed in Lexington.

 Tuesday, April 15, 2003

INDIAN EXPRESS

INDIAN EXPRESS

 Thursday, April 10, 2003

Steve Haskin's Road to the Kentucky Derby: The Search Continues

Sometimes, when you dig deep to try to find something, all you wind up with is a big hole. In Saturday's Santa Anita Derby, we kept digging, hoping to find the key to unlock Kentucky Derby 129. But in the end, not even Indiana Jones could locate the treasure most everyone had been looking for.

 Tuesday, April 08, 2003

Baffert Says Domestic Dispute Won't Go On

All three of trainer Bob Baffert's Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) starters came out of the race fine, but only two – Indian Express and Kafwain – will continue on the Kentucky Derby trail, the conditioner said Sunday.

 Sunday, April 06, 2003

Stevens Finds a Friend in Buddy Gil

Jockey Gary Stevens broke Bill Shoemaker's record with his ninth Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victory Saturday aboard unheralded Buddy Gil.

 Saturday, April 05, 2003

Steve Haskin's Santa Anita Derby Analysis: Look For The Overlays

The key factors surrounding Saturday's Santa Anita Derby will be the pace scenario and the enticing overlays awaiting bettors. If you go by the morning line, Domestic Dispute at 15-1, Ministers Wild Cat at 10-1, and even Kafwain as third choice at 4-1 look awfully appealing.

 Thursday, April 03, 2003

Baffert Counting On His Blessings

Trainer Bob Baffert admits Lady Luck hasn't been good to him so far this year. He's hoping for some divine intervention in time for Saturday's Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).

 Thursday, April 03, 2003

10 Entered in Santa Anita Derby

A 10-horse field, including three 3-year-olds trained by Bob Baffert, were entered for Saturday's $750,000, grade I Santa Anita Derby at 1 1/8 miles.

 Wednesday, April 02, 2003

Santa Anita Derby Horses Work as Owner Plans Cap Giveaway

It was Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) preview day at the California oval Monday as four of the eight or nine expected runners were put through their final drills for Saturday‚s $750,000 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) prep.

 Monday, March 31, 2003

Indian Express Surprise Addition to Santa Anita Derby

Phil and Sheva Chess' Indian Express, a fast-closing fourth in the San Pedro Stakes last time out, will make his next start in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5, trainer Bob Baffert said.

 Wednesday, March 26, 2003

Frankel Hopes Peace Rules in San Rafael

The Bobby Frankel-trained Peace Rules, twice a stakes winner on turf, and stakes winners Spensive and Sum Trick head a field of nine entered in Saturday's $200,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, February 27, 2003

Omega Code Stretches Out for San Rafael

Omega Code faces his most serious test Saturday, trying two turns for the first time in the one-mile San Rafael Stakes (Gr. III) at Santa Anita.

 Sunday, February 23, 2003