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Colonel John Leads Pacific Classic Odds

by Elizabeth Fairview | September 5th, 2009 | 1 Comment
The field of 12 thoroughbreds slated to face off in Sunday’s $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar racetrack in San Diego are pretty evenly matched. However, a strong favorite has emerged in 2008 Travers winner and recent winner of … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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Super Derby Preview

by Patricia Woo | September 18th, 2008 | Add a comment
Saturday, Sept. 20 marks the 29th running of the $500,000 Gr. 2 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana. This 9-furlong dirt race for 3-year-olds is a prep race for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, which will … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Colonel John Leads in Impressive Derby Prep Race

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | April 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
Colonel John’s performance at the Santa Anita this year has been nothing short of impressive. (AP Images) In a recent online poll asking voters to rate the Derby prep race that impressed them the most, the Gr. 1 Florida Derby, dominated by Big Brown and Colonel John’s workmanlike victory in the prestigious Gr. 1 Santa Anita Derby, finished several lengths in … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 

Kentucky Derby Prep Races: Colonel John Commands Victory in Sham Stakes

by Bodog Beat News Ticker | March 2nd, 2008 | Add a comment
Garrett Gomez rode Colonel John to a big win. (AP Images) Colonel John captured the Sham Stakes on Saturday by defeating fellow Kentucky Derby contender El Gato Malo. After a slow start by all the horses, Colonel John broke to the lead as he approached the finish line and galloped past the favorite, El Gato Malo, to win the $200,000 Grade … Read More Read More