San Vicente Outcome Encouraging for Top Two
- By Frank Angst
Texas Red ran second in his 3-year-old debut, finishing a neck behind Peachtree Stable's Lord Nelson in the $200,250 San Vicente Stakes read blog
San Vicente S. (gr. II)
Race 5 at Santa Anita Park on
- Grade II
- 7 furlongs
- $200,000
- 3 yo
- 2:30 PM
- 1:21.84
- on HRTV/TVG
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kobe's Back | $5.40 | $2.80 | $2.40 |
| 5 | Cherubim | $3.00 | $2.60 | |
| 2 | Rprettyboyfloyd | $3.00 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (6-5) | $6.80 |
| $2 Trifecta (6-5-2) | $18.80 |
| $2 Superfecta (6-5-2-3) | $41.10 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kobe's Back
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5¼ | $120,000 |
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| 2 | Cherubim |
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1 | $40,000 |
| 3 |
Rprettyboyfloyd
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½ | $24,000 |
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| 4 |
Papa Turf
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$12,000 | |
| 5 |
Roger Rocket
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$4,000 | |
| 6 |
Grazen's Hope
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$250 | |
Lord Nelson Nabs Texas Red in San Vicente
Lord Nelson spoiled the 3-year-old coming-out party for Texas Red in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita Park Feb. 1, edging the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner in a terrific finish.
Texas Red Set for Super Return in San Vicente
It may be Super Bowl Sunday but the eyes of the racing world will be on Texas Red as the overwhelming Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner returns to Santa Anita Park in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II).
Desormeaux Sets Derby Path for Texas Red
Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Texas Red is likely to have three starts on the early Triple Crown trail, according to trainer Keith Desormeaux, beginning with the San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 1.
Bing Crosby Attracts Goldencents, Declassify
Dual grade I winner Goldencents returns to Del Mar to face recent Triple Bend (gr. I) winner Declassify in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) July 26, a race the Doug O'Neill trainee was second in last year.
Bayern Runs Away With Woody Stephens
Returning to sprinting after finishing off the board in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), Bayern drew off in the stretch to post an easy victory in the $500,000 Woody Stephens Stakes (gr. II) June 7 at Belmont Park.
Top Fortitude Shows Grit in Barrera Stunner
Top Fortitude, overlooked by bettors at 30-1 after a poor 2014 debut a month earlier, outfought his challengers in the stretch May 10 to post a huge surprise in the $100,000 Lazaro Barrera Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita.
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Belmont
TimeformUS Weekend Plays from Belmont and Santa Anita read blog
Puerto Rican Speedster to Test Kobe's Back
Grade II winner Kobe's Back meets Puerto Rican powerhouse Tonito M. in the $100,000 Lazaro Barrera Stakes (gr. III), to be run for the first time at Santa Anita Park May 10.
Coup de Grace Finishes Strong in Bay Shore
A brief player on the Triple Crown trail in Florida earlier this year, Fox Hill Farm's Coup de Grace got back to sprinting and scored a game nose win in the $300,000 Bay Shore Stakes (gr. III) April 5 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Bay Shore Stakes Debut for Favorite Tale
Although he'll be facing some stakes winners when he makes the first stakes start of his career April 4 in the Bay Shore (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack, Favorite Tale figures to receive plenty of attention.
'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.
That Handicapping Show: Rebel Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park featuring Tapiture and Strong Mandate. Watch Video
Tapiture Takes On Rebel Invaders and Old Foes
Homebred Tapiture looks to continue his journey to the Kentucky Derby when he takes on two he beat in the Southwest Stakes along with California invaders, among others, in the March 15 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/10/2014
Several new horses appear on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen this week, including a new number one. Steve expands on thoughts of California Chrome's start out of the gate in the San Felipe Stakes. read blog
Expectations High for OBS 2-Year-Old Sale
Expectations are understandably high heading into Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s selected sale of 2-year-olds in training March 11 in Ocala, Fla.
Rapid Riser Bayern Focus of San Felipe Stakes
Bayern should draw most of the attention in the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) March 8 at Santa Anita Park following his dazzling 15-length allowance win for trainer Bob Baffert.
Kobe's Back Sprints Onto Derby Trail
PORTER ON PEDIGREES
The impression that Kobe's Back was an early season 2-year-old flash in the pan was dismissed when he won the San Vicente Stakes.
And They're Off: President's Day 2014
Honest Stableboy makes an appearance with Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman. Steve and Lenny discuss current events, the Southwest Stakes, Kentucky Derby contenders Tapiture, Strong Mandate, Tamarando, and Kobe's Back. watch video
Consignor Brennan Aiming for Another Big Year
Photographs of stakes-winning graduates typically adorn Niall Brennan's shedrows at 2-year-olds in training sales. With the latest crop of stakes horses emerging, this season will be no exception for the Florida consignor.
Kobe's Back Stylish Winner of San Vicente
Lee and Susan Searing already have one formidable West Coast contender for the Triple Crown trail in Candy Boy. After winning the San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) in handy style with Kobe's Back, they have a second as well.
Kobe's Back Gets Fresh Start in San Vicente
Following a 2-year-old season that ended disappointingly, Kobe's Back returns to action in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) Feb. 16 in his debut on dirt at Santa Anita Park.
Outstanding Field Set for CashCall Futurity
The $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) will be the final graded stakes ever run at Betfair Hollywood Park, and the Dec. 14 event should be one of the best 2-year-old races of the year.
Shared Belief Rumbles in Hollywood Prevue
Less than a week after Jim Rome's Jungle Racing parted with two-time Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (gr. IT) winner Mizdirection, the radio and television personality resurfaced with another talented runner in Shared Belief.
Four to Test Kobe's Back in Hollywood Prevue
Kobe's Back, electrifying winner of the Willard Proctor Stakes in his only start, makes his much anticipated return in the $100,000 Hollywood Prevue (gr. III) for 2-year-olds Nov. 10.
More Race Results
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| Race | Date |
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| Race 1 (AOC) at SA on 3/1/15 | |
| Race 8 (AOC) at SA on 3/1/15 | |
| Race 4 (MSW) at SA on 3/1/15 | |
| Race 7 (MSW) at SA on 3/1/15 | |
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| San Vicente S. (gr. II) | SA |
| Sabin S. (gr. III) | GP |
| Bayakoa S. | OP |
| Baffle S. | SA |
| Race 8 (AOC) at SA on 2/16/14 | SA |
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