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Song of Navarone wins the WinStar Derby |
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Written by Gohorsepower.com
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Sunday, 18 March 2007 |
Victor Espinoza was in the irons to take over the WinStar Derby with Song of Navarone. The victory margin was a length over an incoming Solemn Promise.
Henry Domiguez was the winning trainer. Dale Romans trainee Solemn Promise came up with second. Forty Grams led most of the way and held on for third. The final time for the 1 1/8 mile was 1:48.53.
Bob Baffert's assistant trainer explained that Law Breaker was scratched from the race due to concerns with muscle cramps after a Saturday workout at Sunland.
Reports online
Bloodhorse
DRF
Thoroughbred Times
| Pgm |
Horse |
Win |
Place |
Show |
| 6 |
Song of Navarone |
6.20 |
3.20 |
2.40 |
| 2 |
Solemn Promise |
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4.00 |
2.40 |
| 4 |
Forty Grams |
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2.20 |
Times in 100ths: :22.50 :47.26 1:11.63 1:36.89 1:49.53
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish.
Also ran: Jack Hes Tops, Takedown, Congo Bay, Game of Skill
Scratched: Law Breaker
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