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Old 02-12-2009, 03:55 PM
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Default 2/14 (GG): El Camino Real Derby (Gr. III)

8th (4:15) El Camino Real Derby (G3)

1 1/8 Miles (All Weather Track) | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $200,000

1 Aquicksting Martinez M 121 L
2 Raising Memo Arias S 121 L
3 Axel Foley Baze M C 121 Blk-On L
4 Massone Alvarado F T 121 L
5 Merus Miami Nakatani C S 121 L
6 Rendezvous Gonzalez R M 121 L
7 Chocolate Candy Baze R A 121 L
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Old 02-15-2009, 01:16 PM
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Just had a chance to watch this and thought Chocolate Candy ran a pretty nice race... Was stretched wide all the way; forced into that early move; made sustained three-abreast rally before the half mile marker; held on stoutly down the lane while really not reaching out or appearing fully extended. Came home last 5 in 1:00.4.

Went :25.0, :24.3, :23, :24.4, :13.0.

Has the look of a typical Hollendorfer Derby prospect... (In other words, is there a future wager for who finishes 6th?)
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Just had a chance to watch this and thought Chocolate Candy ran a pretty nice race... Was stretched wide all the way; forced into that early move; made sustained three-abreast rally before the half mile marker; held on stoutly down the lane while really not reaching out or appearing fully extended. Came home last 5 in 1:00.4.

Went :25.0, :24.3, :23, :24.4, :13.0.

Has the look of a typical Hollendorfer Derby prospect... (In other words, is there a future wager for who finishes 6th?)
A kinda feel the same with West Side Bernie .... can see him finishing in the money, but not winning.
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Just had a chance to watch this and thought Chocolate Candy ran a pretty nice race... Was stretched wide all the way; forced into that early move; made sustained three-abreast rally before the half mile marker; held on stoutly down the lane while really not reaching out or appearing fully extended. Came home last 5 in 1:00.4.

Went :25.0, :24.3, :23, :24.4, :13.0.

Has the look of a typical Hollendorfer Derby prospect... (In other words, is there a future wager for who finishes 6th?)
Good one Steve, maybe we should get Mr. Crist to suggest that like the exacta pool idea.
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:41 PM
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Has the look of a typical Hollendorfer Derby prospect... (In other words, is there a future wager for who finishes 6th?)
Steve - I think you're giving this horse too much credit, in person he didn't look that good, at the track we were all a little disappointed with his performance (at least based upon the hype here in NorCal). I think NorCal's entry in the Derby may be Merus Miami. I spoke with O.J. (his trainer) today and he says he's going to shoot for the Sham if Merus works well later this week. He's pretty excited/nervous/amazed that he has a derby trail horse. He's a guy with a small stable and he's got a fantastic horse. I wish him the absolute best.
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Old 02-15-2009, 11:28 PM
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is a little bit wide up front, but his stride actually didn't look that terrible from the head-on in the El Camino.

Probably already peaked. He is a decent horse.
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Where's Chocolate Candy headed next???
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Where's Chocolate Candy headed next???
Santa Anita Derby was stated goal, but Hollendorfer is considering the San Felipe.
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