Dave Harmon
Tap It Rich, Secret Compass, New Year's Day
Order PhotoChad B. Harmon
Secret Compass on the track at Santa Anita Park on October 30, 2013. Photo By: Chad B. Harmon
Order PhotoBenoit Photo
Secret Compass wins the 2013 Chandelier.
Benoit Photo
Secret Compass wins the 2013 Chandelier.
Benoit Photo
Secret Compass wins the 2013 Chandelier.
Benoit Photo
Secret Compass wins the 2013 Chandelier.
Benoit Photo
Secret Compass wins the 2013 Chandelier Stakes.
Jockey John Velazquez said Jan. 12 he is "coming along pretty well" as recovers from serious injuries sustained in a spill at Santa Anita Park during the Breeders' Cup and hopes to resume race riding in February.
Jockey John Velazquez, who is recuperating from injuries suffered Nov. 2 when when his mount Secret Compass broke down during the running of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), reports he expects a full recovery.
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, injured in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), was resting a day later after undergoing surgery on his spleen, according to a Jockeys' Guild official.
Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, injured in the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I), was undergoing surgery later that afternoon according to officials at Santa Anita Park.
Sweet Reason, winner of the Spinaway Stakes (gr. I) while earning a 98 Beyer Speed Figure, drew post 9 of 10 for the Nov. 2 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I).
Kaleem Shah's Fed Biz worked four furlongs in a quick :46 3/5 to lead a bevy of Breeders' Cup World Championships contenders who were on the track at Santa Anita Park Oct. 27.
Westrock Stables' Secret Compass prevailed over favorite She's a Tiger in the $250,000 Chandelier Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park Sept. 28 for trainer Bob Baffert.
She's a Tiger and Fascinating, the one-two finishers in the Del Mar Debutante (gr. I), square off again, this time around two turns, in the $250,000 Chandelier Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Sept. 28.
Unbeaten Concave, a game half-length winner of the recent Sorrento Stakes (gr. II), and runner-up She's a Tiger renew their battle in the $300,000 Del Mar Debutante (gr. I) Aug. 31.
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
|---|---|
| Jockey | John R. Velazquez |
| Owner | Westrock Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm |
| Secret Compass View Five-Cross Pedigree | Discreet Cat | Forestry |
| Pretty Discreet | ||
| Maria's Pride | Maria's Mon | |
| Venting the Blues |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2011 Hip 1974 |
Weanling | Liberation Farm, agent | Brandywine Farm, agent | $8,500 |
| KEESEP2012 Hip 2263 |
Yearling | Reckless Farm | Brandywine Farm, agent for Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm | $90,000 |
| OBSMAR2013 Hip 318 |
Two-year-old | Westrock Stables | Eddie Woods, agent | $425,000 |
| Arrogate |
| Songbird |
| Princess Victoria |
| Tapwrit |
| Irap |
| Always Dreaming |
| Accelerate |
| Fall At Last |
| Shaman Ghost |
| I'm a Rock |
Get the latest insider news, analysis, entries and results on your phone or sent to your email!
Sign up for our free weekly email newsletters and alerts, filled with race previews and results, news of the week, or breaking news.
Sign Up
