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Owner Dean Reeves, who operates Reeves Thoroughbred Racing alongside his wife Patti, said it's important to prepare a horse for the Kentucky Derby over a surface similar to Churchill Downs. That is one reason why graded stakes-winner Sole Volante will point towards the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial presented by Resorts World Casino on April 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert typically has an influx of legitimate prospects for the Kentucky Derby, and this year appears to be no exception.
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Owners Cash is King and LC Racing and trainer John Servis enjoyed a perfect Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack with Mischevious Alex victorious in the Grade 3, $300,000 Gotham following a winning effort by Diamond King in the $125,000 Stymie.
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Trainer Brad Cox will be represented by the improving Panthera Onca in Saturday's $250,000 Busher Invitational at the Big A for sophomore fillies, a Kentucky Oaks qualifying race offering 50-20-10-5 points to the top-four finishers.
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Rudy Rodriguez, who sits second in the Aqueduct winter meet trainer standings with 25 wins, will saddle maiden winner War Stopper in Saturday's Grade 3, $300,000 Gotham which offers 50-20-10-5 Kentucky Derby qualifying points.
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Trainer John Servis will ship a trio of top contenders for the Grade 3 Gotham card on March 7 at Aqueduct Racetrack led by Kentucky Derby hopeful Mischevious Alex in the $300,000 Gotham along with Grade 3, $200,000 Tom Fool chance Wentz and $125,000 Stymie hopeful Diamond King.
