Fifteen 3-year-olds, headed by Remsen Stakes runner-up Normandy Invasion, passed the entry box for Saturday's Grade 2, $400,000 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds.
Speak Logistics has won over both fast and wet footing and has been overshadowed in his own barn by Itsmyluckyday’s recent exploits. Thus, he is a prime candidate for an “Under the Radar” selection.
In his first start since November and likely his last one before being asked to stretch out around two turns, Shakin It Up proved best in a thrilling stretch drive to capture the Grade 2, $150,000 San Vicente Stakes for 3-year-olds on Sunday at Santa Anita.
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Five potential starters for Saturday’s Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park turned in their final preps Sunday morning at a frigid Palm Meadows. The group ncluded likely favorite Violence, who went five furlongs in 1:00.36 in company with stablemate Palace Malice.
Dice Flavor made a strong move and outraced Nina's Dragon to the wire in Saturday's Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields.
Super Ninety Nine has invaded from Southern California for trainer Bob Baffert to lead the 10-horse field for Monday's Grade 3 Southwest at Oaklawn Park.
Whether it’s the prospect of taking on the undefeated Violence or just bad timing, it appears a small field will be lining up for Saturday’s Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas will be firing from upfront and behind Monday when he sends out Will Take Charge and Channel Isle in the Grade 3, $300,000 Southwest at Oaklawn Park. Will Take Charge figures to be close to the pace in the 1 1/16-mile race, while Channel Isle will be a late threat.
A seven-furlong sprint Sunday at Santa Anita marks the winter launch for a handful of Triple Crown candidates based in California, including the intriguing debut winner War Academy.
Salutos Amigos, winner of a six-furlong maiden race Feb. 9, is being pointed to the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes over 1 1/16 miles on March 9, a race expected to draw a strong field of 3-year-olds.
