Owners are still nervous about money in their horseman's account and most are pulling everything out. Some even commented that they feared the might have been a pad lock on the track this morning due to Magna's financial problems. Local media has certainly fueled this idea. News this morning that TOC has taken over the accounts has not calmed fears at Clocker's Corner this morning.
Kentucky Derby Notes
But this is just a sideshow while most of the racing fan world is busy jumping on and off Derby contender bandwagons. A review of Kentucky Derby odds shows Sham Stakes winner Pamplemousse gaining traction. Quality Road, impressive winner of the Fountain of Youth [edit: and now the Florida Derby] has quite a following as well.
In Northern California, the Jerry Hollendorfer trained Chocolate Candy represents our best chance at a derby starter. Having a hometown horse to root for really adds something to me. While the California Derby and the El Camino Real are not known as the most important preps, they have had their impact. Charismatic, winner of the 1999 Derby finished 2nd in the El Camino. Tabasco Cat went on to take the Kentucky Derby after winning the El Camino as well. He hasn't shown himself to be in the league with the top contenders, but There's plenty of time to prove himself.
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