Trip Notes for April 5: Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby, Ashland, Fantasy and more...
Trip Notes for April 5: Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby, Ashland, Fantasy and more by Michael Hammersly.
Michael HammerslyApr 07, 2014
Trip Notes for April 5: Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby, Ashland, Fantasy and more by Michael Hammersly.
California Chrome easily won the Santa Anita Derby by 5 1/4 lengths over Hoppertunity on Saturday for his fourth straight victory. His dominating performance also stamped him as a likely betting favorite for the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, May 3.
Brad Free provides insights into Saturday's racing at Santa Anita and tells what to look for on Sunday's racing program.
A trio of previously unbeaten horses – Samraat, Social Inclusion, and Shivarelli - finished second, third, and fourth in this important Kentucky Derby prep race, while the winner Wicked Strong rallied past all three to score his first victory since a maiden win at Belmont last October.
Dave Litfin provides insights into Saturday's racing at Aqueduct and tells what to focus on for Sunday's program.
Byron King provides his insights into Saturday's races at Keeneland and a preview of what to focus on during Sunday's racing program.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 6.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Keeneland on Sunday, April 6.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Aqueduct on Sunday, April 6.
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 6.