Wild Dude Finds Good Spot in Potrero Grande
Top sprinter Wild Dude heads a competitive field of eight older horses as he seeks to rebound in the $200,000 Potrero Grande Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park April 12.
Santa Anita Derby
Race 6 at Santa Anita Park on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $750,000g
- 2:30 PM
- Contenders
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| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| A Jealous Woman | Francis Meza |
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| Belle Royale (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
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| Blueskiesnrainbows | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Briecat | Vladimir Cerin |
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| Brother Francis | James M. Cassidy |
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| Calle Vista | Richard E. Mandella |
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| Creative Cause | Mike Harrington |
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| Gem of Soul (BRZ) | A. C. Avila |
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| Go Forth North | A. C. Avila |
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| Holy Candy | John W. Sadler |
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| I'll Have Another | Doug F. O'Neill |
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| Imperialistic Diva (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
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| Liaison | Bob Baffert |
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| Longview Drive | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Midnight Transfer | Carla Gaines |
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| Paynter | Bob Baffert |
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| Rosehill Dew (IRE) | Ronald L. McAnally |
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| Senor Rain | Troy Taylor |
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| Sweetly Peppered | Alex Paszkeicz |
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Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 4/8/2014
Wood Memorial Stakes, Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Oaks, Ashland Stakes dead-heat, Mossfun in Australia and more! view slideshow
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 4/7/2014
Steve Haskin changes his 'Wicked' Derby Dozen list this week. Many have moved up and a few have fallen off. Read to find out who! read blog
After the Wire: Santa Anita Derby
Racing Analyst J. Keeler Johnson gives us a play by play of the weekend's Kentucky Derby prep races and mentions the exciting Ashland Stakes (gr. I) finish. watch video
California Chrome Ready to Crunch KY Derby
A day after his latest spectacular victory, California Chrome bounced around in his stall April 6, holding court with media and munching cookies.
California Chrome Shines Again in SA Derby
Every time he runs, California Chrome is more impressive than his last start, and the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 5 was no exception.
Stevens Optimistic About 10th SA Derby Win
Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens hopes to add to his record of nine Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) victories when he rides 9-5 morning line second choice Candy Boy in the $1 million race April 5.
Live Chat - Friday, April 4 at NOON EST
The transcript is now available.
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes Plays
TimeformUS Saturday Stakes and Derby Prep Plays read blog
That Handicapping Show: Wood Memorial
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap two big Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend in the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby. watch video
TVG Adds Innovations to Keeneland Coverage
TVG is introducing several innovations as part of its live coverage of the Keeneland Race Course meet that begins April 4.
Social Inclusion: Rising Star or 1-Hit Wonder
This Saturday, Social Inclusion will make his much-anticipated stakes debut in the $1 million Wood Memorial (gr. I) at Aqueduct, one of four grade I races for 3-year-olds being run this weekend. read blog
'Chrome Tries Candy Boy in Santa Anita Derby
California Chrome approaches the toughest test of his career in the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 5, but co-owner Steve Coburn could not be more confident in the upstart California-bred colt's chances.
Triple Crown Infographic: Santa Anita Derby
A historical look at the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I). view infographic
Majestic Harbor Sails to Tokyo City Surprise
With Tyler Baze at the controls, Majestic Harbor seized control going to the three eighths pole in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup (gr. III) March 29 at Santa Anita Park, opening up an insurmountable lead and winning easily.
California Chrome, Candy Boy Top Calif. Works
California Chrome and Candy Boy, the two favorites for the upcoming $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), both turned in final major drills March 29 for their highly anticipated meeting.
Schoolofhardrocks Works Well for SA Derby
Schoolofhardrocks, fourth-place finisher in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II), worked six furlongs on Santa Anita's main track the morning of March 28 in 1:12 4/5 in preparation for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
Stepped-Up Security Set for Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Park officials have announced they will provide round-the-clock surveillance of all horses entered in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) beginning 72 hours before the April 5 race.
Blueskiesnrainbows Going Long in Tokyo City
Blueskiesnrainbows, whose front-running tactics nearly paid off in last fall's Breeders' Cup Marathon (gr. II), will try another long-distance journey in the $100,000 Tokyo City Cup Stakes (gr. III) March 29 at Santa Anita.
Upcoming Kentucky Derby Preps to Air on NBCSN
- By Blood-Horse Staff
- Racing, Triple Crown, Northeast Region, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region, West Region, Kentucky, Mid-Atlantic
NBCSN will cover four elite Thoroughbred prep races over the next two weekends leading into NBC Sports Group's exclusive coverage of the Triple Crown races, it was announced March 26.
Favorites Post Workouts for Santa Anita Derby
California Chrome and Candy Boy, who figure to be the top two betting choices in the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), had their penultimate workouts March 22 for the $1 million race on April 5.
California Chrome to Run in Santa Anita Derby
California Chrome is headed for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) April 5, trainer Art Sherman confirmed from his headquarters at Los Alamitos Race Course.
California Chrome 'Wait and See' for SA Derby
Recent San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) winner California Chrome could be entered for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) next month, but firm plans for the colt's next race were still undetermined as of March 16.
Candy Boy Sharpens Up for Santa Anita Derby
Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) winner Candy Boy, moving closer to the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), worked five furlongs on Santa Anita's main track the morning of March 14 in :59 2/5.
O'Neill: Derby Still Possible for Bond Holder
Although Bond Holder will not make an expected start in the Tampa Bay Derby due to a lingering foot abscess, trainer Doug O'Neill said the colt could still make the starting gate for the Kentucky Derby.
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| Race | Track | Date |
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| Santa Lucia S. | SA | 4/20 |
| Last Tycoon S. (gr. III) | SA | 4/25 |
