Baffert takes both Southwest Stakes divisions
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02/20/2012 -
Hot Springs, AR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Trainer Bob Baffert sent two horses to
Oaklawn Park for the Presidents' Day running of the Southwest Stakes hoping to
come away with one victory. However, the race drew 21 entries splitting it
into two divisions, each worth $250,000.
Baffert came away from Monday's Southwest Stakes with two victories as
Castaway and Secret Circle each won a division of the mile event. Also
claiming two wins was jockey Rafael Bejarano.
The first division had a field of 11 three-year-olds. Castaway broke well and
joined Majestic Stride on the lead. Bejarano had his mount to the outside of
the leader right on Majestic Stride's shoulder.
Castaway took over the lead coming out of the final turn and began to draw
clear at the top of the stretch. The 6-1 fourth pick opened his lead down the
stretch and posted a 3 3/4-length victory over the late running Jake Mo.
Finishing third was Reckless Jerry, who was second in the track's Smarty Jones
Stakes last month. Completing the order of finish were Ring It Up, Majestic
Stride, Longview Drive, Junebugred, No Spin, Unbridled's Note, Laurie's Rocket
and Red Jack.
Castaway completed the mile in 1:38.09 on a fast track.
Owned by Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith, Castaway won for
the just the second time and notched his first stakes win. The victory was
worth $150,000 to bring the colt's total earnings to $209,930. The son of 2007
Kentucky Derby champ Street Sense broke his maiden four weeks ago after
failing five times.
Castaway returned $15.40, $9.40 and $7.20. Jake Mo paid $19.00 and $7.40, and
Reckless Jerry paid $4.20 to show.
Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint winner Secret Circle was sent off as the 3-5
favorite in the 10-horse second division. The colt and Bejarano were first out
of the gate, but allowed Scatman and jockey Luis Quinonez to set the pace.
Scatman continued to set the pace with the favorite to his outside. Secret
Circle drew along side on the final turn and had short lead entering the
stretch. Scatman regained the lead at the top of the stretch and looked ready
to pull off an upset.
Owned by Karl Watson, Paul Weitmann and Mike Pegram, Secret Circle was able to
rally in the final yards and defeat Scatman by a half-length. Adirondack King
was third followed by Pee H Dee, Cyber Secret, Z Rockstar, Chalybeate Springs,
King Coral, Apprehender and Big Wednesday.
Secret Circle covered the mile in 1:37.08.
The colt also added $150,000 to his bankroll, which now stands at $518,990.
Secret Circle began the year with a second to Out of Bounds in last month's
Sham Stakes at Santa Anita as the 1-2 favorite.
After winning in his first career start, he won the John Goodman Stakes at
Santa Anita and then captured the Juvenile Sprint at Churchill Downs as the
2-5 favorite.
Secret Circle paid $3.20, $3.20 and $2.40. Scatman returned $6.40 and $4.60,
and Adirondack King paid $3.60 to show.
Next on the Oaklawn schedule for Kentucky Derby hopefuls is the $500,000 Rebel
on March 17 and the $1 million Arkansas Derby on April 14. Archarcharch won
last year's Southwest and Arkansas Derby.
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