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Colonel John Stops El Gato Malo in Sham

Colonel John Stops El Gato Malo in Sham

Odds-on choice El Gato Malo fell from the ranks of the unbeaten when Colonel John held the closer off in the final furlong to win the $200,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita March 1.

 Saturday, March 01, 2008
Sham Entrant Coast Guard to Scratch

Sham Entrant Coast Guard to Scratch

West Point Thoroughbreds' El Gato Malo puts his unbeaten record on the line against Colonel John and five others in the $200,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita March 1. Another entrant, Coast Guard, will be scratched due to a minor ankle injury.

 Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Of Thorns & Roses

Ky. Derby Trail: Of Thorns & Roses

Be careful how you handle Crown of Thorns. As we're well aware, the impressive winner of the Feb. 2 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) has never run on a real dirt track. But with that said, let's pretend it will make no difference, and that he will be as good on dirt as he looked in the Bob Lewis.

 Monday, February 04, 2008
Rosy Future for Crown of Thorns

Rosy Future for Crown of Thorns

While he may be light in seasoning, Crown of Thorns showed a world of potential in handily stretching out to two turns Feb. 2 at Santa Anita, scoring a dynamic 2 1/2-length victory as the favorite in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II).

 Saturday, February 02, 2008
Crown of Thorns Heads Lewis Field

Crown of Thorns Heads Lewis Field

B. Wayne Hughes' Crown of Thorns, a seven-length maiden winner in his most recent start for trainer Richard Mandella, warrants plenty of attention for his first route try in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita Feb. 2.

 Wednesday, January 30, 2008