| Trainer | Michael J. Maker |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Ramon A. Dominguez |
| Owner | Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey |
| Breeder | Trudy McCaffery |
| Brother Keith View Five-Cross Pedigree | Johar | Gone West |
| Windsharp | ||
| Hawa Mahal | Hennessy | |
| Rajmata |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEEJAN2007 Hip 379 |
Yearling | Colts Neck Stable | Mill Ridge Sales, agent | $67,000 |
| KEESEP2007 Hip 1848 |
Yearling | Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey | Mill Ridge Sales, agent | $150,000 |
On March 1, Brother Keith will make his grass debut against seven rivals in the $100,000 Baldwin Stakes (gr. IIIT) on Santa Anita's downhill turf course. The 6 1/2-furlong sprint is the feature on Santa Anita's nine-race program.
We have an interesting assortment of 3-year-old stakes this weekend, even though the Whirlaway and WEBN Stakes came up pretty thin. Will the Derby winner be in the Robert Lewis (gr. III) or Risen Star (gr. III)? We could have a much better idea once certain questions are answered.
CashCall Futurity (gr. I) winner Pioneerof the Nile makes his eagerly-awaited 3-year-old debut and attempts to establish himself as one of the West Coast's top Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders, as he faces eight sophomore rivals in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 7 at Santa Anita Park.
The Pamplemousse went from maiden winner to graded stakes winner Jan. 17 at Santa Anita Park, breaking to an early lead and never looking back for an impressive two-length victory in the $100,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. III) for 3-year-olds on the Pro-Ride surface.
Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at the San Rafael Stakes, as the Derby Trail moves to Santa Anita.
Jason and Tom analyze the San Rafael Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita on January 17. The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Fair Grounds Race 10 on Saturday, January 17.
Lane's End Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) winner and Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) runner-up Square Eddie makes his highly-anticipated 3-year-old debut Jan. 17 at Santa Anita when he takes on seven rivals in the $100,000 San Rafael Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita.
It looks as though the upcoming crop of Derby contenders will be the most stamina-laden in years, with powerful pedigrees, especially on the female side, in abundance.
| Awesome Baby |
| Cairo Prince |
| Wildcat Red |
| Intense Holiday |
| Samraat |
| Shared Belief |
| Lea |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Mucho Macho Man |
| Top Billing |
