Tom Pedulla offers takeaways from major Kentucky Derby prep races held on each coast Saturday, the Santa Anita Derby in California and the 100th Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at Aqueduct.
Tag: Racing
Journalism Captures Headlines with Santa Anita Derby Victory
Journalism overcame a troubled trip to run down Baeza in the final strides to win the $500,000 Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby April 5 at Santa Anita Park.
Rodriguez Punches Kentucky Derby Ticket with Wood Memorial Win at Aqueduct
Rodriguez realized all of his potential at a highly opportune time and cruised to a front-running 3 1/2-length victory over runner up Grande in the 100th edition of the $750,000 Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes presented by Resorts World Casino April 5 at
Hit Show and Mixto Fill Out an All-American Exacta in Dubai World Cup, Forever Young Third
Hit Show capped off a night of stunning upsets April 5 at Meydan Racecourse with the biggest surprise of all, leading an American-trained 1-2 finish in the $12 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline with the massive favorite, Forever Young, relegated to third.
