SANTA ANITA STABLE NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017

By Ed Golden —- • GARY STEVENS EYES A ‘10’ IN THE SANTA ANITA DERBY • MAJESTIC QUALITY STAYS HOME FOR RIGHT REASONS • BALDWIN AVE. TRAFFIC DIVERTED SATURDAY MORNING • HOLLENDORFER NEARS TITLE IN A ‘FRIENDLY RIVALRY’ • ECLIPSE WINNER KEVIN FREY TO RIDE AT SANTA ANITA Gary...
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BOWERSOCK TRAINER OF MONTH; FERRER WOWED BY AUGUSTA NATIONAL

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Maria Bowersock comes from a family of Thoroughbred conditioners. Her father, Richard Bowersock, is a retired trainer, and her uncle Gary and cousin Chad train at Presque Isle Downs, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort and Mahoning...
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Irish War Cry seeks return to winning ways in G2 Wood Memorial

By Rick Francis —- Isabelle de Tomaso’s Irish War Cry looks for redemption following his tiring G2 Fountain of Youth finish when he faces seven up and coming rivals in the 93rd edition of the Grade 2 Wood Memorial; let’s take a look at the field. Aqueduct Race 10) 1„ Mile....
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KEENELAND BARN NOTES FRIDAY, APRIL 7 – OPENING DAY

By Amy Owens —- Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet runs through Friday, April 28, with racing on Wednesdays through Sundays. Post time for the first race each day is 1:05 p.m. ET. Keeneland will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 16. ********** Visit Keeneland.com/bluegrass for...
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Oaklawn Barn Notes: Silver Dust Works toward Arkansas Derby

By Jennifer Hoyt —- Silver Dust Works toward Arkansas Derby Silver Dust worked in company for trainer Randy Morse on Friday morning Oaklawn in advance of the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 15. Breezing over a fast track following the renovation break, Silver Dust and...
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The Intriguing Santa Anita Derby

By Bob Hill, TSV Staff Writer —- The Kentucky Derby scene has been dominated in the very recent past by three-year-old colts based in Southern California. Even though some of those have ventured off to other places to complete preparation for the Derby, all three most...
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