Trainer Craig Lewis owns sire Larry the Legend who won the 1995 Santa Anita Derby over Afternoon Deelites
First-time starter Nine to Dine, a 3-year-old daughter of Larry the Legend, sprinted to a clear lead and lasted until the wire, winning at 4/1.
Nine to Dine’s trainer Craig Lewis also owns Larry The Legend and the trainer has now won with three of 11 first starters sired by him since November 2006.
The cagey Lewis hid Nine to Dine’s speed well as she showed no fast workouts of the 11 listed. However, somebody liked her because she was bet to 5/2 early.
In general, betting horses with Nine to Dine’s published qualifications at 4/1 results in a trip to the poor house, but every now and then one of them pops.
I wagered $200 on #7 Holychoir at 6/1, who never challenged for the lead. Other horses I was watching included #4 Sky Marni and #8 Not So Plain Jane, who both ended with unsuitable wagering odds at post time.
To watch a replay of this race go to www.calracing.com
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