Rampellini: Oaklawn Park horses to watch for week of April 4, 2019

LANDESKOG
Trainer: Doug O’Neill
Last race: March 31, 9th
Finish: 1st by 5 3/4
Beyer: 88
Southern California-based runner landed at Oaklawn for his debut due to the temporary shutdown at Santa Anita and adapted to a new surface like a pro, winning a maiden special weight sprint by 5 3/4 lengths. He set a pressured pace and went on to cover six furlongs in a quick 1:10.17. The 3-year-old by Munnings is from the female family of Serena’s Song. He could be headed next to Keeneland, co-owner Erik Johnson said.

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NORTHERN TRAIL
Trainer: Kelly Von Hemel
Last race: March 30, 8th
Finish: 1st by 4 1/2
Beyer: 81
He set the pace on a tiring track and had more, going on to a clear win in an optional $16,000 claiming sprint. But what was perhaps more noteworthy came after the race as there was a 22-way shake for Northern Trail.