Danzing Candy Digs in Late to Win San Carlos
The margin may have only been a neck over challenger Ransom the Moon, but the context of Danzing Candy's win in the San Carlos Stakes (G2) may put his performance at or near the top of his résumé.
San Carlos S. (G2)
Race 4 at Santa Anita Park on
- Grade II
- 7 furlongs
- $250,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 2:30 PM
- 1:21.17
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danzing Candy | $2.60 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 3 | Ransom the Moon | $2.60 | $2.10 | |
| 5 | Kobe's Back | $2.20 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (1-3) | $4.00 |
| $2 Trifecta (1-3-5) | $5.60 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Danzing Candy
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neck | $150,000 |
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| 2 |
Ransom the Moon
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6½ | $50,000 |
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| 3 |
Kobe's Back
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1¼ | $30,000 |
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| 4 |
Coastline
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$15,000 | |
| 5 |
Cool Cowboy
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$5,000 | |
Danzing Candy the One to Catch in San Carlos
The parade of Bob Baffert-trained top threats is set to march on this weekend with Danzing Candy installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite to keep the train rolling in the $250,000 San Carlos Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Park July 1.
Danzing Candy Wires Lone Star Handicap
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Ransom the Moon Steps Up in Kona Gold
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Stormy Liberal Wins Third Straight Stakes
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Denman's Call Upsets Masochistic in Triple Bend
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Dalmore Upsets Danzing Candy in Affirmed
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Danzing Candy to Make First Start for Baffert
Danzing Candy, who moved to Bob Baffert's barn after finishing 15th on the First Saturday in May for trainer Cliff Sise, will make the first start for his new trainer July 2 in the $100,000 Affirmed Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park.
Melatonin Could Get Time Off After Gold Cup
Tarabilla Farms' Melatonin, now three-for-three at Santa Anita Park in 2016 after his second grade I win of the year June 25 in the Gold Cup, came out of the 1 1/4-mile race in good order, according to trainer David Hofmans June 26.
Lord Nelson Lunges to Triple Bend Score
Spendthrift Farm's Lord Nelson got up just in time to win the $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) June 25 at Santa Anita Park.
Kobe's Back, Lord Nelson Meet in Triple Bend
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Beholder, Stellar Wind Back to Work
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Danzing Candy Moves to Baffert Barn
Trainer Cliff Sise confirmed May 18 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) pacesetter Danzing Candy has been transferred to the barn of Bob Baffert.
Nyquist Unrelenting in Kentucky Derby Victory
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Catalina Red Sprints to Churchill Downs Win
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Nyquist Draws Post 13, is 3-1 Derby Favorite
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Seasoned Sprinters Fill Churchill Downs S.
Salutos Amigos facing Kobe's Back again
Field of 22 Set for 142nd Kentucky Derby
The field for the 2016 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) came together May 4, as 22 horses were entered for the May 7 test at Churchill Downs.
Danzing Candy, Trojan Nation Train in KY
The last two Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) runners to arrive at Churchill Downs May 2 went onto the track for the first time May 3.
Kentucky Derby News Update for May 3
Claire Novak updates us on Nyquist's gallop, Exaggerator, Lani, California shippers Danzing Candy and Trojan Nation, and the Kentucky Oaks.
Uncle Mo Looks for First-Crop Classic Glory
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Danzing Candy Logs Final Derby Breeze
Danzing Candy on April 30 breezed through five furlongs in :59 4/5, with a gallop out to six furlongs in 1:13 2/5, in his final timed workout for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Danzing Candy Records San Luis Rey Move
Back where he first learned to be a racehorse at San Luis Rey Training Center, Danzing Candy put in a surprisingly fast workout—at least to trainer Cliff Sise—in his first drill since his fourth-place finish the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I).
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