Summary:
The Factor leads the way in San Vicente. It looked as though Sway Away was gaining a length on him each stride// Southwest odds are set with J P’s Gusto the favorite at 9-5// Mucho Macho Man gets a 94 Beyer fig. Owners report they turned down offers of up to 2.5 million// Speaking of Beyers, maiden winner Bind gets a 105 from yesterday on the same track. No word yet if they will point the colt towards the trail or not. I’ve posted a video link to his race below. Definitely worth a look// Derby future pool closes with ‘All Others’ at 2-1 and Mo at 7-2// Busy workout day. Another awesome work from Stay Thirsty who bested Mo again.
Results:
Entries:
Southwest: entries and a link to free PPs can be found here
Future Pool
Pool #1 closed tonight. For final odds click here
Articles:
· The Factor wins San Vicente (DRF) (Bloodhorse) (Thourghbred Times) (Brisnet) (Mercury News)
· J P brings Gusto to Southwest (Zipse At The Derby)
· Maker ships North for Southwest (Downey Profile)
· Macho Man Mulls next spot (Brisnet)
· Mucho Macho Man’s victory heightens Derby hopes (Times Picayune)
· ‘All Others’ favored in Derby Future Pool #1 (Bloodhorse)
· Handle up in Future Pool 27.1% (Thoroughbred Times)
· Too early to tell (Examiner)
· Uncle Mo, Stay Thirsty, Sweet Ducky work (Thoroubred Times) (Bloodhorse)
· Trainer of Mucho Macho Man, Kathy Ritvo tough as they come (DRF January 13th)
Videos:
· Southwest Preview with Jill Byrne (Churchill Downs)
Picks:
· Dick’s Picks for the Southwest (Downey Profile)
· Gary West’s Southwest picks (Star Telegram)
Works:
· Sweet Ducky: PMM- 5F- 59:50 B-1/22
· Stay Thirsty: PMM- 5F- 1.00:65 B- 3/22
· Uncle Mo: PMM- 5F- 1.01:40 B- 7/22
· Travelin Man: PMM- 4F- 48:90- B- 9/40
· Cal Nation: PMM- 4F- 50:00- B- 25/40
· Sour: FG- 4F- 47:40 B- 3/87
Notes:
Decisive Moment came out with a soft tissue injury to the left hind (DRF)
Indian Winter was scratched in today’s San Vicente because the Hollendorfer did not want to run on a speed favoring track (DRF)
Southwest weather forecast: The forecast for Monday's holiday card at Oaklawn, which will feature the Grade 3, $250,000 Southwest for 3-year-olds, is cloudy skies and a high of 66 degrees, according to The Weather Channel. (DRF)
Quote from Dell Hancock on Bind “"We tried to sell him at the Keeneland sale, and I couldn't believe it when we didn't get the job done there. We hope we have some fun with him--we've sure been encouraged so far." Bind acted up a bit in the paddock, but Hancock wasn't worried. "He kind of got himself pumped up in the paddock, like he was saying, 'I'm the man.' He reminded me of Pulpit." (Thoroughbred Daily News)
