Stakes Recap

This past weekend had many great stakes races. I was particularly impressed with the Peter Pan, and LA Handicap. Both races gave birth to new stars in two divisions that greatly need them. Casino Drive, who won the Peter Pan will compete heavily for the Belmont Stakes. He is probably the second best three year old right now, and I believe he has room for improvement. Street Boss, who had cleared his allowance ranks and finally moved to stakes company was awe inspiring. He stumbled out of the gate, won easily, and on top of that he broke the track record. With the retirement of Greg’s Gold, this horse is now the big fish in the California sprint division.

The Lonestar Derby didn’t solve much if you ask me. El Gato Malo barely got up, and two lackluster horses were right behind him. I have to question if that one is of top caliber. Samba Rooster ran his race on the front end, but couldn’t hold up. The connections might want to try a Grade III next time. He would likely win. Going back to the Peter Pan, I was disappointed with how Tomcito ran. I think he needs to be farther off the pace, twice in a row I believe the jockey has had him too close early on in the race.

In the Bold Ruler at Belmont, Lucky Island looked very good in his win. Executive Fleet was very disappointing. He was no where to be found when the race heated up. Forefathers, unable to break his losing streak ran third. I’d drop that horse to allowance company just to try and get a win in him. He hasn’t won since 2006.

Peter Pan S. (G2)

Next Post 5:49 Off: 5:17 | 1 1/8 Miles | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $200,000

#	Horse	Jockey	Weight	Win	Place	Show
1	Casino Drive	Desormeaux K J	116	4.50	3.90	2.80
3	Mint Lane	Coa E M	116		13.40	7.40
6	Ready’s Echo	Velazquez J R	116			3.50

Times in 5ths: :23 :46¹ 1:10² 1:35¹ 1:47⁴

Times in 100ths: :23.08 :46.31 1:10.47 1:35.26 1:47.87

Also ran: Golden Spikes, Cosmic, Spark Candle, Tomcito, Deputyville and Fast Talking

Winning Trainer: Fujisawa Kazuo - Owner: Yamamoto, Hidetoshi

$2 Exacta (1-3) Paid $66.50

$2 Trifecta (1-3-6) Paid $225.50

$2 Pick 3 (7-3-1) 3 Correct Paid $99.00 Pick 3 Pool $57,874

$2 Grand Slam (2/7/8-3/7/10-1/3/4-1) Paid $69.50

Los Angeles H. (G3)

Next Post 6:06 Off: 5:35 | 6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds And Up | Stakes | Purse: $110,500

#	Horse	Jockey	Weight	Win	Place	Show
3	Street Boss	Flores D R	116	4.80	3.40	2.80
6	Sailors Sunset	Court J K	115		9.40	7.40
1	High Standards	Rosario J	114			9.40

Times in 5ths: :21³ :43⁴ :55² 1:07²

Times in 100ths: :21.74 :43.80 :55.41 1:07.55

Also ran: El Manuel (CHI), Bonfante, Barber, Peace Chant, Doppio and Bilo

Winning Trainer: Headley Bruce - Owner: Bluegate Corp., Headley and Naify

$1 Exacta (3-6) Paid $32.00

$2 Quinella (3-6) Paid $44.20

$1 Trifecta (3-6-1) Paid $415.70

$1 Superfecta (3-6-1-7) Paid $2,325.40

$2 Daily Double (9-3) Paid $16.20 Daily Double Pool $41,488

$1 Pick 3 (6-6/9-3) 3 Correct Paid $17.60 Pick 3 Pool $81,599

Bold Ruler H. (G3)

Next Post 5:17 Off: 4:44 | 6 Furlongs | 3 Year Olds And Up | Stakes | Purse: $109,100

#	Horse	Jockey	Weight	Win	Place	Show
3	Lucky Island (ARG)	Garcia Alan	115	9.20	6.00	4.60
1	Man of Danger	Velazquez J R	115		8.20	5.50
4	Forefathers	Desormeaux K J	116			4.00

Times in 5ths: :21⁴ :45 :56³ 1:09

Times in 100ths: :21.95 :45.06 :56.79 1:09.14

Also ran: Council Member, Callmetony, Executive Fleet and Gold and Roses

Winning Trainer: McLaughlin Kiaran P - Owner: Shadwell Stable

$2 Exacta (3-1) Paid $71.50

$2 Trifecta (3-1-4) Paid $287.00

$2 Pick 3 (7-7-3) 3 Correct Paid $149.00 Pick 3 Pool $92,565

Lone Star Derby (G3)

Next Post 6:54 Off: 6:24 | 1 1/16 Miles | 3 Year Olds | Stakes | Purse: $400,000

#	Horse	Jockey	Weight	Win	Place	Show
2	El Gato Malo	Bejarano R	122	5.40	3.80	2.80
9	Leonides	Migliore R	122		8.20	5.60
1A	Samba Rooster	Gomez G K	122			2.80

Times in 5ths: :22⁴ :46¹ 1:10¹ 1:36¹ 1:43

Times in 100ths: :22.98 :46.27 1:10.20 1:36.32 1:43.04

Also ran: Limestone Edge, My Pal Charlie, Texas Wildcatter, Golden Yank, King’s Silver Son, Ide Like a Double, Real Appeal, Fort Apache, Poni Colada and Isabull

Winning Trainer: Dollase Craig - Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds

$2 Exacta (2-9) Paid $69.00

$2 Trifecta (2-9-1) Paid $168.40

$2 Superfecta (2-9-1-10) Paid $1,166.00

$2 Pick 3 (1/5/6-1-2) 3 Correct Paid $37.60 Pick 3 Pool $10,891