2/14 (GG): El Camino Real Derby (Gr. III)
 

8th (4:15) El Camino Real Derby (G3)

1 1/8 Miles (All Weather Track) | Open | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $200,000

1 Aquicksting Martinez M 121 L
2 Raising Memo Arias S 121 L
3 Axel Foley Baze M C 121 Blk-On L
4 Massone Alvarado F T 121 L
5 Merus Miami Nakatani C S 121 L
6 Rendezvous Gonzalez R M 121 L
7 Chocolate Candy Baze R A 121 L

Just had a chance to watch this and thought Chocolate Candy ran a pretty nice race... Was stretched wide all the way; forced into that early move; made sustained three-abreast rally before the half mile marker; held on stoutly down the lane while really not reaching out or appearing fully extended. Came home last 5 in 1:00.4.

Went :25.0, :24.3, :23, :24.4, :13.0.

Has the look of a typical Hollendorfer Derby prospect... (In other words, is there a future wager for who finishes 6th?)

A kinda feel the same with West Side Bernie .... can see him finishing in the money, but not winning.

Good one Steve, maybe we should get Mr. Crist to suggest that like the exacta pool idea.:D

Steve - I think you're giving this horse too much credit, in person he didn't look that good, at the track we were all a little disappointed with his performance (at least based upon the hype here in NorCal). I think NorCal's entry in the Derby may be Merus Miami. I spoke with O.J. (his trainer) today and he says he's going to shoot for the Sham if Merus works well later this week. He's pretty excited/nervous/amazed that he has a derby trail horse. He's a guy with a small stable and he's got a fantastic horse. I wish him the absolute best.

is a little bit wide up front, but his stride actually didn't look that terrible from the head-on in the El Camino.

Probably already peaked. He is a decent horse.

Where's Chocolate Candy headed next???

Santa Anita Derby was stated goal, but Hollendorfer is considering the San Felipe.