HORSERACING TOP MOMENTS 2006
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Lava Man Wins Santa Anita Handicap
Confirming his status at the top of California's handicap division, Lava Man captured the Santa Anita Handicap under jockey Corey Nakatani, despite carrying top weight of 120 pounds (March 4). |
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Bejarano Notches Six Wins in One Day
In only his second visit to Santa Anita, Jockey Rafael Bejarano won with six of his seven mounts that day, electrifying a Santa Anita Derby Day crowd of 54,189 (April 8). |
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Lava Man Wins Second Straight Gold Cup
California-bred Lava Man joined legendary Native Diver as the only multiple Hollywood Gold Cup winners in history, hanging on by a nose while spotting runner-up Ace Blue 10 pounds in the 67th running of the one and a quarter mile classic (July 8). |
