1995 Santa Anita Derby [12:44]
He wasn't named after Larry Bird, but Larry The Legend became a star in his own right yesterday when he captured the $700000 Santa Anita Derby in stirring fashion under Gary Stevens. A humble $2500 sales purchase, standing but 15 hands high and weighing only 900 pounds, Larry The Legend knocked off two giants. He caught previously undefeated Afternoon Deelites, the 7-5 favorite with Kent Desormeaux, at the wire while the rally of 2-year-old champion Timber Country fell short. With Pat Day aboard, Timber Country could do no better than fourth as the 9-5 second choice of 36003 fans.
Kentucky Derby Plans Undecided for 'Another' [01:14]
On the day after I'll Have Another squeaked out a dramatic Santa Anita Derby victory over Creative Cause, trainer Doug O'Neill said he's unsure of when he'll ship the colt to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Mike Harrington said runner-up Creative Cause would leave for Kentucky on April 28.
Tags: marc jacobs, wolverine, waldorf salad, joan jett, tara reid, Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby, Santa Claus, Horse racing, Equestrian, Bob Baffert
Triple Crown Insider: Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby recap [08:51]
Jon & Joel recap the stellar stretch runs in the Wood Memorial (G1) and Santa Anita Derby (G1), and tell you how each race shook up the TCI Top 10. They also discuss scenarios with the all-important Kentucky Derby graded earnings standings, and why this 3-year-old crop may be one of the most exciting in years. Watch it. Comment.
Tags: ‪Triple, Crown, Insider, Horse, Horses, thoroughbred, triple crown, thoroughbred racing, Horse Racing, Race, derby, kentucky derby, derby trail, triple crown trail, bob baffert, todd pletcher, top 10, wood memorial, santa anita derby, illinois derby, ar
I'll Have Another wins the Santa Anita Derby (Gr. I) [01:40]
I'll Have Another and Mario Gutierrez win the Santa Anita Derby. Doug O'Neill, Mario Gutierrez, and Paul Reddam all say a few words about the win and watch it together after.
Tags: Santa Anita Park, horse racing, Santa Anita Derby, 2012, Paul Reddam, Doug O'Neill, Mario Gutierrez, Kentucky Derby
Triple Crown Insider - Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby & Illinois Derby preview - 04/05/2012 [08:08]
The TCI boys evaluate the top contenders set to square off in Saturday's mega-preps, including the Wood Memorial (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Illinois Derby (G3). Will Gemologist, Alpha and I'll Have Another earn their way into the starting gate of the Kentucky Derby? Which young guns could spoil their party? Watch it. Comment.
Tags: ‪Triple, Crown, Insider, Horse, Horses, thoroughbred, triple crown, thoroughbred racing, Horse Racing, Race, derby, kentucky derby, derby trail, triple crown trail, bob baffert, todd pletcher, top 10, wood memorial, santa anita derby, illinois derby, ar