IN A THRILLER, GIFT BOX DEFEATS McKINZIE BY A NOSE IN GRADE I SANTA ANITA HANDICAP

By Mike Willman —- Gift Box; Benoit Photo IN A THRILLER, GIFT BOX DEFEATS McKINZIE BY A NOSE IN GRADE I, $600,000 SANTA ANITA HANDICAP; RIDDEN BY ROSARIO, HE GIVES SADLER HIS SECOND BIG ’CAP VICTORY IN A ROW, COVERING 1 ¼ MILES IN 2:03.02 ON A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL...
Posted On 07 Apr 2019
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Kentucky Derby 145: Tacitas, Vekoma, Roadster secure starting berths

Ron Correll Senior columnist Tracksideview The big winners on April 6 were Tacitus (150 points) in the Wood Memorial, Vekoma (110 points) in the Blue Grass and Roadster (100 points) in the Santa Anita Derby. All three are safely in the Kentucky Derby starting gate on the first...
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Tacitus’ effort secures ‘Run for the Roses’ bid with victory in G2 Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets

By Brian Bohl —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Juddmonte Farms’ Tacitus punched his ticket to the Kentucky Derby, overtaking Tax in the stretch with an impressive move from the outside and closing strong for a 1 ¼-length win in the 95th running of the Grade 2, $750,000...
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