Derby Points Up for Grabs in Robert. B. Lewis at Santa Anita
Saturday’s $200,000 Robert B. Lewis (G2) at Santa Anita drew a field of seven Kentucky Derby hopefuls led by the Bob Baffert trained Midnight Hawk, winner of the Sham (G3) in his last outing.
There are 17 Derby points up for grabs, with 10 points going to the winner, four to the runner up, two points to the third place finisher, and a point to the runner that checks in fourth. The Road to the Kentucky Derby points races continue through April with the top 20 in points earning starting spots in the Kentucky Derby.
Midnight Hawk is currently listed at 25-1 in Derby future wagering at Bovada. The colt is undefeated in two career starts, breaking his maiden on the Cushion Track at Hollywood Park followed by his win in the Sham.
Baffert will also saddle the undefeated Chitu, who broke his maiden in his debut and then took a first level optional claimer in his most recent outing on Dec. 27. Bovada has the colt listed at 200-1 in Derby wagering.
The John Sadler trained Candy Boy makes his three-year-old debut. The colt was last seen running second to Shared Belief in the CashCall Futurity (G1) at Hollywood Park on Dec. 14. Shared Belief continues to be bet on heavily in Derby future betting, currently listed at 7-1. Candy Boy can be had for 60-1 as of Friday.
Diamond Bachelor, who is currently listed at 50-1 in Derby betting, will be making his first start since his ninth place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) when he goes in the Lewis on Saturday. The Patrick Biancone trainee won two of his three starts as a juvenile including taking the Oak Tree Juvenile Turf last September.
Completing the Lewis field are three runners that are coming off maiden wins- Home Run Kitten, Cool Samurai and El Nino Terrible. Cool Samurai is trained by John Shirreffs and is currently listed at 75-1 in Derby future wagering.
Remaining Derby points races in February:
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February 8 |
Robert B. Lewis |
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1 1/16 Miles |
Santa Anita Park |
10-4-2-1 |
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February 15 |
El Camino Real Derby |
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1 1/8 Miles |
Golden Gate |
10-4-2-1 |
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February 17 |
Southwest |
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1 1/16 Miles |
Oaklawn Park |
10-4-2-1 |
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February 22 |
Fountain of Youth |
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1 1/16 Miles |
Gulfstream Park |
50-20-10-5 |
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February 22 |
Risen Star |
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1 1/16 Miles |
Fair Grounds |
50-20-10-5 |
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