Saturday featured a whirlwind of three key prep races. COLONEL JOHN (Tiznow) lived up to expectations in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), solidifying his status as a top Kentucky Derby (G1) contender with a late-running victory. read more

WEST/COLONEL JOHN HOLDS OFF EL GATO MALO IN SHAM – WinStar Farm’s Colonel John opened his 2008 campaign in grand style Saturday by holding off the previously undefeated El Gato Malo by a half-length in the $200,000 Sham Stakes (Grade III) over the Cushion Track surface at Santa Anita. read more

The stage was set for "The Bad Cat." Three rivals dueled early on the front end as EL GATO MALO (El Corredor) patiently bided his time, rating about 10 lengths off the pace down the backstretch, and the response was immediate when David Flores asked for run entering the far turn. read more