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We’re getting far enough along in the year to start seriously looking at the 2-year old crop. So let’s jump right into it and watch the Top 2 in action:
KANTHAROS
Without a doubt, the most outstanding performer thus far has been out of Jess Jackson’s Stonestreet Stables. Kantharos, ridden by Garrett Gomez, had dominated all three of his starts, winning the most recent Grade 2 Saratoga Special by 7+ lengths. This guy has got an engine on him and can travel over the mud like it’s nothing. If Kantharos can stay healthy throughout the months, he’s a shoe-in for the morning-line favorite position at the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpwJjI6Ik_8
JP’S GUSTO
JP’s Gusto is the horse to beat right now on the West Coast. He’s now won the Hollywood Futurity and Best Pal Stakes at Del Mar over budding rival, Westwood Moon. Trained by David Hofmans, who happened to train the very first horse we had ownership in, and ridden by one of our favorites, Joe Talamo (when not sidelined by a wrist injury), this horse has some guts. He’s held off Westwood Moon by 1/2 length in both of these races. We’re enjoying watching these two go at it, and will keep you up-to-date on their future starts.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpwJjI6Ik_8
Tags: Best Pal Stakes, Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Garrett Gomez, Jess Jackson, Joe Talamo, JP's Gusto, Kantharos, Saratoga, Saratoga Special
Lookin At Lucky
Graded Stakes Earnings Position: #1
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Owner: Mike Pegram
Pedigree: Smart Strike – Private Feeling by Belong To Me
Jockey: Garrett Gomez
Lookin At Lucky, last year’s 2-Year Old Champion, will likely go off as the 2nd favorite behind Eskendereya in this year’s Kentucky Derby. With an 8 – 6 – 1 – 1 record, Lookin At Lucky certainly has the past experience, boasting 3 Grade 1 wins in his short career.
Lookin At Lucky broke is maiden at Hollywood Park on July 11th, 2009 under Garrett Gomez. He then went on to win the Grade 2 Best Pal Stakes, Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity, Grade 1 Norfolk, and Grade 1 CashCall Futurity as a two year old. His lone 2-year old loss came as the favorite in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Championship, where he finished 2nd from gate 13.
To start off his 3-year old campaign, Lookin At Lucky shipped to Arkansas to try dirt for the first time in the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVy3M2U4QDI
Lookin At Lucky held on by a nose as he was challenged down the stretch by Noble’s Promise, another potential starter on May 1st. Baffert was happy with his performance on the dirt, and so he was shipped back to California to run in the historic Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby.
When April 3rd rolled around, the sun was shining and everyone was ready for a great day of racing at Santa Anita. Lookin At Lucky looked brilliant in the paddock and was made the post time favorite. Unfortunately, on this day, if it could have gone wrong, it did for Lookin At Lucky. Bumped, jostled, and nearly toppled over the fence, he fought back to finish a respectable 3rd to Sidney’s Candy and Setsuko.
Lookin At Lucky - Kentucky Derby Starter
After the race, Garrett Gomez and Victor Espinoza came to physical blows over the race. Gomez was not happy that Espinoza saw Lookin At Lucky coming on the inside and decided to veer his horse over. Gomez then had to wait through a treacherous couple of days as Baffert and company contemplated whether or not to yank Gomez off the horse.
But, in the end, Baffert, Pegram, and Gomez have another live shot in the Kentucky Derby. You might be able to get a lot better price for this stud because of his trouble in the Santa Anita Derby. Take a long hard look at Lookin At Lucky before you place your bets on May 1st.
Tags: Bob Baffert, Garrett Gomez, Graded Stakes Earnings, Kentucky Derby, Lookin At Lucky, May 1st, Top 20
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