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.
Santa Anita Derby
Race 6 at Santa Anita Park on
- 1 1/8 miles
- $750,000g
- 2:30 PM
- Contenders
- News
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
|---|---|---|
| A Jealous Woman | Francis Meza |
|
| Belle Royale (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
|
| Blueskiesnrainbows | Jerry Hollendorfer |
|
| Briecat | Vladimir Cerin |
|
| Brother Francis | James M. Cassidy |
|
| Calle Vista | Richard E. Mandella |
|
| Creative Cause | Mike Harrington |
|
| Gem of Soul (BRZ) | A. C. Avila |
|
| Go Forth North | A. C. Avila |
|
| Holy Candy | John W. Sadler |
|
| I'll Have Another | Doug F. O'Neill |
|
| Imperialistic Diva (IRE) | Simon Callaghan |
|
| Liaison | Bob Baffert |
|
| Longview Drive | Jerry Hollendorfer |
|
| Midnight Transfer | Carla Gaines |
|
| Paynter | Bob Baffert |
|
| Rosehill Dew (IRE) | Ronald L. McAnally |
|
| Senor Rain | Troy Taylor |
|
| Sweetly Peppered | Alex Paszkeicz |
|
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.
Candy Boy Makes Sweet Move for Lewis Score
Candy Boy stamped himself as the top contender for the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) when he overpowered a pair of well-regarded Bob Baffert trainees in winning the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. I) Feb. 8 at Santa Anita.
Pedroza Breaks Leg in Starting Gate Mishap
Jockey Martin Pedroza sustained a leg fracture and is to be sidelined for an indefinite period after a starting gate mishap aboard first-time starter Sargentina in the eighth and final race Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
Game On Dude Starts New Season in San Antonio
Considered one of the top older horses in the world, two-time Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Game On Dude heads a field of seven in the $300,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) in his 2014 debut Feb. 8 at Santa Anita Park.
Baffert Duo Drill for Weekend Stakes
Game on Dude covered four furlongs in 48 seconds flat in preparation for the Feb. 8 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II), while Midnight Hawk worked five furlongs in 1:00 3/5, also with Garcia aboard.
Airdrie Reports First Foal for Creative Cause
Airdrie Stud has reported the birth of the first foal by grade I winner Creative Cause. The gray or roan filly is out of the Indian Charlie mare Incarnate Memories.
First Foal for Derby Winner I'll Have Another
The first reported foal for Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner I'll Have Another was a filly born Jan. 18 at Big Red Farm in Hokkaido, Japan.
Xpressbet Offers Sweepstakes for Customers
Online wagering provider Xpressbet is giving two customers the opportunity to place a $10,000 win bet on a horse of their choosing.
TOBA December Member of the Month
Best known as the breeder of I'll Have Another, Harvey Clarke has continued his streak in 2013 with a number of brilliant juveniles now aiming for the next classics.
Classic Win is Voted 'Moment of the Year'
Mucho Macho Man's nose victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) was voted by fans as the 2013 National Thoroughbred Racing Association's "Moment of the Year."
Slideshow: 2014 Open Houses
Images from Open Houses at Kentucky Farms in 2014. View Slideshow
After the Wire: Sham Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sham Stakes, San Pasqual Stakes, and Ft. Lauderdale Stakes. watch video
All Blueskiesnrainbows in San Pasqual
There was no catching Blueskiesnrainbows Jan. 11 at Santa Anita Park in a frontrunning win in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II).
Hollendorfer has Solid Pair for San Pasqual
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer holds a solid hand in the $200,000 San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 11, sending out recent Native Diver (gr. III) winner Blueskiesnrainbows and Rousing Sermon at Santa Anita Park.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 12/17/2013
Photos from Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, Hollywood Park, Calder, Woodbine, Japan and much more. view slideshow
Hollendorfer Runners 1-2-3 in Native Diver
- By Myra Lewyn
- Racing
Jerry Hollendorfer trained the top three finishers in the Native Diver Handicap (gr. III) Dec. 14 at Betfair Hollywood Park, including Blueskiesnrainbows, who blasted out of the starting gate in a front-running tour de force.
Moment of the Year Voting Now Open
Online voting is now open at the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) website for the 15th annual "Moment of the Year."
Slideshow: New Sires of 2014
A visual look at some of the new sires for 2014, arranged in in alphabetical order. View Slideshow
Airdrie Stud Presents 2014 Stud Fees
Brereton Jones' Airdrie Stud has announced its stud fees for 2014, led by Creative Cause and Proud Citizen, who will each stand for $15,000.
Graffiti Mural at Center of Paynter Promotion
WinStar commissioned an artist to create a graffiti-style mural to promote entering stallion Paynter.
WinStar Farm Sets 2014 Stud Fees
Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky., announced 2014 stud fees for its expanded 23-stallion roster, led again by leading sire Distorted Humor who stands for $100,000 stands and nurses.
Field Falls to London Bridge in BC Marathon
British raider London Bridge won the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships opener, mowing down the weakening leaders in the final sixteenth of a mile to take the $500,000 Marathon (gr. II) Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park.
BC Participants to Support New Vocations
Some of horse racing's biggest stars are stepping up to the plate to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program by pledging a percentage of their purse earnings from the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Grade I Winner Paynter to Stand at WinStar
Grade I-winning millionaire Paynter, whose story of perseverance a year ago captivated the racing world, will begin his next career in 2014 as a stallion at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.
More Race Results
- At this Track
- On this Date
More Stakes Entries
- At this Track
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Irish O'Brien S. | SA | 3/15 |
| Santa Margarita S. (gr. I) | SA | 3/15 |
| Santa Ana S. (gr. II) | SA | 3/16 |
