CA Cup Derby (CA)
Purse: $250.000
Location: Santa Anita
Distance: 1 1/16m Dirt
- Shootfromthehip, K. Desormeaux, Nakamura Stables- comes in off a stakes win up at Woodbine, this 3yo has never been more than 3 lengths behind when they hit the wire.
- Coin Flip, J. Talamo, Mb Stables- the utter class of the field tries to return to his winning ways after a huge effort when fifth by 1 length in the BC Juvenile.
- Profound Approach, M. Smith, Blushing Meadows- a $375.000 private purchase after a closing third in the Remsen, this 3yo gelding has yet to be off the board in four lifetime starts.
- Finished Laffin, A. Solis, Buddhabase- second to to 3yo Noble Crusader last out, this colt looks live to give his owner a stakes win.
- Slay, D. Moran, Team 7 Illusions- his only accredited win was in a MCL $14.000 way back in July, will need to greatly improve.
- Master Sly, E. J. Wilson, Barcelona Farms- this 3yo switches back to dirt where he has been unbeaten in two starts at lower tracks.
- Bold Lion, S. Bridgmohan, Mains Boys- grade three winner looks to return to winning form after a disappointing effort in the DED Jackpot.
- Kill Or Be Killed, L.Saez, Night Rider Stables- got up for sixth in the Remsen last out passing tiring foes, this seeming Derby Hopeful looks to get a stakes win on his resume.
- Sicario, V. Espinoza, Sir Daniel Martin- after a third in the BC Juvenile Turf this one looks like he’s taking a shot on the derby trail after a fading 6th in the LA Futurity. An impressive mile work on Jan. 18 seems to show he’ll dirt at top level too.
Categories: Ungraded
