2010 Kentucky Derby News

Quisisana wins Santa Anita feature ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -Quisisana defeated Hallelujah Trail by a length to win Wednesday's $62,940 feature for fillies and mares and extend her winning streak to three races at Santa Anita. Ridden by Rafael Bejarano, Quisisana ran six furlongs in 1:08.61. She paid $7, $4 and

Ampart Ridge romps in Aqueduct feature

Ampart Ridge romps in Aqueduct feature NEW YORK (AP) -Ampart Ridge romped to a 7 3/4-length victory over Autumnlady on Wednesday in the $43,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares at Aqueduct. The 4-year-old has never finished out of the money in 10 starts, improving to 4-3-3. Ampart Ridge, the 6-5 favo

NY horse breeder convicted of animal cruelty

Associated Press Writer NY horse breeder convicted of animal cruelty By MARY ESCH CATSKILL, N.Y. (AP) -Prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and owner Ernie Paragallo was convicted Wednesday of mistreating dozens of malnourished horses on his Hudson Valley farm. A judge convicted Paragallo of 33 of 34 misdem

Verdict expected in NY horse breeder cruelty trial

Verdict expected in NY horse breeder cruelty trial CATSKILL, N.Y. (AP) -A judge is set to announce a verdict in the nonjury trial of a prominent New York thoroughbred breeder and trainer charged with mistreating dozens of horses. Ernie Paragallo is due in Greene County Court on Wednesday morning for the ruli

Deal calls for $1M a day purses at Monmouth Park

Deal calls for $1M a day purses at Monmouth Park TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -State officials and New Jersey horse racing industry leaders say they have reached an agreement to reduce the number of racing dates at Monmouth Park this summer but boost purses to $1 million a day, tops in the nation. Under the agreement

Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut

Rachel Alexandra to face 4 rivals in 2010 debut NEW ORLEANS (AP) -The wait is almost over for Rachel Alexandra. The 2009 Horse of the Year will face four rivals when she makes her first start in six months in Saturday's $200,000 New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds. The 4-year-old filly drew the No. 2 pos

Pletcher using spread offense to get to Derby

AP Sports Writer Pletcher using spread offense to get to Derby By RICHARD ROSENBLATT NEW YORK (AP) -Todd Pletcher is going to the spread offense. Many of the trainer's top 3-year-olds will be strategically deployed over the next few weeks in a move to win races, earn money and run in the Kentucky Derby on May

Ind., Colo. casino owner files for bankruptcy

Ind., Colo. casino owner files for bankruptcy ANDERSON, Ind. (AP) -The company that owns Indiana's Hoosier Park casino and horse track and a Colorado casino has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Centaur LLC says normal operations will continue at Hoosier Park in Anderson and Fortune Valley Hotel &a

Rachel Alexandra has final work before 2010 debut

Rachel Alexandra has final work before 2010 debut NEW ORLEANS (AP) -Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra has put in a final workout before her 2010 debut in Saturday's New Orleans Ladies at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The 4-year-old filly breezed 4 furlongs in 49 seconds under regular exercise rider Domin

Baffert, Garcia team to win again at Santa Anita

Baffert, Garcia team to win again at Santa Anita ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -A day after they combined to win the Santa Anita Handicap with Misremembered, trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Martin Garcia teamed up to win the $60,350 Joe Hernandez Handicap at Santa Anita with Sangaree. Garcia, whose win in Saturday's G

Understatement wins Big A's Stymie

Understatement wins Big A's Stymie NEW YORK (AP) -Understatement rolled to a 3 3/4-length win over National Pride on Sunday in the $65,000 Stymie Stakes at Aqueduct. The Stymie was rescheduled when a snow storm wiped out the Feb. 27 card. The additional time was a boon to trainer Todd Pletcher, who entered a

Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita(4)

AP Racing Writer Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita By BETH HARRIS ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -No one is more surprised to find herself on the Triple Crown trail than Alexis Barba. The veteran trainer is there courtesy of Alphie's Bet, who won the $150,000 Sham Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths Saturday, helping him

Misremembered wins Santa Anita Handicap

AP Racing Writer Misremembered wins Santa Anita Handicap By BETH HARRIS ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -Bob Baffert was so bummed after Misremembered finished second for the third consecutive time in his last start, he decided to shake things up. The Hall of Fame trainer switched jockeys and gave different riding instru

Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita(2)

AP Racing Writer Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita By BETH HARRIS ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -Alphie's Bet won the $150,000 Sham Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths on Saturday, helping the 3-year-old colt establish his credentials for the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Alex Solis, Alphie's Bet ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:48.72

Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita(3)

Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita

AP Racing Writer Alphie's Bet wins Sham Stakes at Santa Anita By BETH HARRIS ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -Alphie's Bet won the $150,000 Sham Stakes by 2 1/4 lengths, helping the 3-year-old colt establish his credentials for the Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Alex Solis, Alphie's Bet ran 1 1-8 miles in 1:48.72 at Santa Ani

Paddy O'Prado wins Palm Beach Stakes

Paddy O'Prado wins Palm Beach Stakes HALLANDALE, BEACH, Fla. (AP) -Paddy O'Prado picked the perfect time to earn his first career win Saturday in the $150,000 Palm Beach Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 3-year-old colt changed his running style to take advantage of a firm turf course that was favoring speed to

Awesome Act wins the Gotham

AP Sports Writer Awesome Act wins the Gotham By RICHARD ROSENBLATT NEW YORK (AP) -The return trip to America was worth it: Awesome Act made his debut on dirt a winning one in the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct and moved closer to a trip to the Kentucky Derby. Awesome Act rallied in the stretch to beat Yawanna Twist

St Trinians trying to make Big 'Cap history(2)

St Trinians trying to make Big 'Cap history ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -St Trinians will try to become the first filly or mare to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap in its 73-year history. The 5-year-old mare was the morning line favorite for the 1 1/4-mile race Saturday at Santa Anita, which drew a full field

Tanda wins at Santa Anita

Tanda wins at Santa Anita ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -Tanda defeated Vanishing Grey to win Friday's $47,600 feature for 3-year-old fillies by 1 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita. Ridden by Alex Solis, Tanda covered 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf in 1:13.55 and paid $4.60, $3 and $2.60 as the 13-10 wagering favorite. Vanishin