The Pamplemousse Wins San Rafael Stakes at Santa Anita Park
Kentucky Derby hopeful The Pamplemousse, ridden by jockey Alex Solis, defeated Breeders’ Cup Juvenile runner-up Square Eddie and won the $100,000 San Rafael Stakes, the first 2009 Kentucky Derby prep race at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, January 17.
Trained by Julio Canani, The Pamplemousse covered 1 mile in 1:35.31 and paid $7.20, $3 and $2.20. Square Eddie, under jockey Rafael Bejarano, placed second and returned $2.20 and $2.10. Ryehill Dreamer with jockey Mike Smith aboard came in third and paid $2.60 to show.
The San Rafael win earned The Pamplemousse $60,000 to bring his total to $89,280 from a 2-0-1 record in 4 starts and also put himself squarely into the Triple Crown picture.
“I better start going to church and hope he stays sound,” commented jockey Alex Solis. He might want to be accompanied to church by his son, Alex II, a part owner who picked out the colt at the Ocala Breeders’ Sale in March of 2006 for $150,000. “This makes it even more special,” noted the 44-year-old rider. “My son liked the way he moved.”
Other horses that raced in Santa Anita‘s San Rafael Stakes in order of finish: Brother Keith and Fiddlers Afleet. Charlie’s Moment, Feisty Suances and Papa Clem were scratched.
Tags: Brother Keith, Charlie's Moment, Feisty Suances, Fiddler's Afleet, Papa Clem, Ryehill Dreamer, Square Eddie, The Pamplemousse
"The Pamplemousse Wins San Rafael Stakes at Santa Anita Park" was posted on 17 January 2009 10:44 PM under Horse Racing News, Horse Racing Results & Payouts, Horses, Race Tracks, Stakes Races
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