Bull In the Heather Triumphs in Florida Derby Upset
Howie Tesher trains Bull In the Heather to beat Storm Tower and Great Navigator in the Florida Derby. Ramos saved ground on the inside then rallied to wear down the favorite and claim a $300 000 purse for owner Arthur Klein of New York. The victory elevates Bull In the Heather as a Kentucky Derby hopeful with Klein eyeing routes to the May 1 race.
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Ferdinand
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Von Csadek’s late 1980s racing run and Hunt Cup plan
Von Csadek advanced from a third in nine starts to win all five in 1988 earning 52000 dollars. He then won four of six in 1989 and two of three in 1990 with total earnings 59500. After 1991 off, he had a win and a third in three starts in 1992. Worrall said if nothing is serious they’ll target the Hunt Cup on the last weekend in April.
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von Csadek
Worrall
Dixieland Heat captures Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
Dixieland Heat edging past traffic to win the $300000 Louisiana Derby by two lengths over Offshore Pirate at the Fair Grounds. The Dixieland Band colt tamed the sloppy 11-16 miles in 1 44 4 5, earning 180000 and lifting career prize money to 230775. Ridden by Randy Romero, the 7-5 favorite paid 4 80 3 20 2 60. Next up is the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on April 10.
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Fair Grounds
Randy Romero
Dixieland Heat
Crafty Digger
Gerald Romero
Randy
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