Exit Stage Left Stays Unbeaten in Gold Rush
Exit Stage Left earned his second stakes victory in as many starts when he came from just off the pace to capture the $75,000 Gold Rush Stakes as the 3-5 pick Dec. 7 at Golden Gate Fields.
California Derby
Race 8 at Golden Gate Fields on
- STK
- 1 1/16 miles
- $100,000
- 3 yo
- 4:15 PM
- 1:45.07
- on HRTV
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Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Russian Greek | $5.40 | $3.40 | $2.60 |
| 4 | Cahill Chrome | $18.00 | $6.60 | |
| 1 | Senor Rain | $3.60 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta Exacta (6-4) | $103.40 |
| $2 Trifecta Exacta (6-4-1) | $428.20 |
| $2 Superfecta Exacta (6-4-1-2) | $1,333.60 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Russian Greek
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1 | $60,000 |
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| 2 | Cahill Chrome |
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1½ | $20,000 |
| 3 | Senor Rain |
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¾ | $12,000 |
| 4 |
Hodge
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head | $6,000 |
| 5 |
Unveiled Heat
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3 | $2,000 |
| 6 |
Blacky the Bull
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30 | $260 |
| 7 |
Reconstruction
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$260 | |
Zeewat Shows Promise in California Derby
Odds-on Zeewat overcame a less than ideal trip to claim the $100,000 California Derby Jan. 12 at Golden Gate Fields for his second straight stakes score around two turns.
California Derby: Zeewat Looks Tough to Beat
Zeewat, a front-running 3 1/4-length victor in the Gold Rush Stakes for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer one month ago, is the one to beat in the $100,000 California Derby Jan. 12 Golden Gate Fields.
101-Day Golden Gate Winter Meet Begins
The 2012-2013 winter/spring meet at Golden Gate Fields, featuring 101 days of Thoroughbred racing in Northern California, opens Dec. 26 with a nine-race program.
Large, Speedy Blue Grass Field Led by Hansen
Hansen, the 6-5 morning-line choice in a field of 13 in the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, could go to Louisville as the Kentucky Derby favorite with a win in the signature race at Keeneland.
Ever So Lucky Breezes for Blue Grass
The final work for probable Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) contender Ever So Lucky came April 10 at Keeneland when he breezed five furlongs in a speedy :57 with Julien Leparoux aboard.
Hero of Order Probable for the Blue Grass
Hero of Order, the 109-1 winner of the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) April 1 at Fair Grounds, has joined the probable cast for Saturday's 88th running of the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland.
Russian Greek Eyes Blue Grass for Dorochenko
Gennadi Dorochenko, trainer of Louisiana Derby (gr. II) longshot winner Hero of Order, will try for another upset with Russian Greek in the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).
No Standout in Crowded Spiral Stakes
A large and wide-open field of 12 was entered for Turfway Park's signature race and at least one of the winners should be moving on to Louisville six weeks from now.
THS: El Camino Real Derby
Jason and Tom handicap the El Camino Real Derby and Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint. watch video
Hollendorfer Duo Tops El Camino Real Derby
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, seeking his sixth El Camino Real Derby victory, sends out morning line choice Russian Greek and stakes-winning filly Lady of Fifty as part of a 10-horse field.
Hollendorfer Trio Tops El Camino Nominees
A trio trained by Jerry Hollendorfer heads a list of 23 3-year-olds nominated for the $200,000 El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) Feb. 18 at Golden Gate Fields.
Haskin's Derby Trail: It's All in the Blood
- By Steve Haskin
Steve reveals his pedigree Derby Dozen. read blog
Russian Greek Last to First in Cal Derby
Favored Russian Greek rallied from last on the far turn to register a one-length victory in the $100,520 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 14.
Seven Sophomores Vie in California Derby
Russian Greek, who overcame a stumble at the start to win the Gold Rush Stakes last month, is the 122-pound high weight for his return to Golden Gate Fields in the $100,000 California Derby Jan. 14.
Secret Circle Makes 3YO Debut in Sham Stakes
Undefeated Secret Circle, winner of the inaugural Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint two months ago, will make his first attempt around two turns for trainer Bob Baffert in the $100,000 Sham Stakes (gr. III).
Russian Greek Surges to Gold Rush Triumph
Russian Greek overcame a stumbling start to capture the $75,260 Gold Rush Stakes with a late surge by a neck in a 7-1 surprise at Golden Gate Fields Dec. 10.
Willcox Inn Leads Shippers in Hollywood Derby
Willcox Inn looks to wrap up his 2011 campaign with his first victory outside of Illinois when he squares off against a full field of 3-year-olds in the $250,000 Hollywood Derby (gr. I) Nov. 27.
So Brilliant Wire-to-Wire in Hollywood Prevue
Favored So Brilliant fought hard to get the early lead and never gave it up, taking a field of juveniles all the way in the $100,000 Hollywood Prevue (gr. III) on Thanksgiving in Southern California.
Senor Rain First Winner by El Nino
Grade II stakes-placed El Nino sired his initial winner when his son Senor Rain scored at Del Mar Aug 12.
Positive Response Answers Again in Cal Derby
Favored Positive Response seized the lead on the final turn and ran away with the $100,000 California Derby for his third consecutive victory at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 15.
Cal Derby Has 'Positive' Look
Stakes winner Positive Response figures to have a slight edge on paper in the Jan. 15 California Derby. A field of 12 was drawn for the 1 1/16-mile race at Golden Gate Fields.
Inside Track: Heart of a Hero
- By Esther Marr
Sue Dowling, who bred the stakes-winning gelding Ranger Heartley with her husband, Craig Upham, decided to name the horse after a local heroic army ranger, Sgt. Jeffrey Hartley, who was killed in Iraq in April 2008.
Ranger Heartley Shows His Grit in Cal Derby
Though somewhat erratic through the homestretch, Ranger Heartley held off odds-on choice Connemara to win the $100,000 California Derby by three-quarters of a length at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 16.
Connemara Makes Stakes Debut in Cal Derby
Connemara, undefeated in a pair of route tries for trainer Todd Pletcher last fall, makes his stakes debut against five rival 3-year-olds in the $100,000 California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Jan. 16.
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