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2009 San Gabriel Stakes (G2)

Date/Track:
12/27/2009, Santa Anita Park
Distance:
1 1/8 m (Turf)
Age/Sex:
3+ M
Time:
1:46.91

What the Nation is saying about the 2009 San Gabriel Stakes (G2)...

Proudinsky repeated as the winner of the San Gabriel at Santa Anita on Saturday. He overpowered Lava Man who showed early speed but faded late. Said Doug O'Neill, "I thought I had him more fit than that, but it’s hard to simulate a mile and an eight turf race in the mornings."Read More
  • arazi · It would have been great to see, but yes, Lava Man was an easy toss here. · 1241 days ago ·
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  • cigar · He was definite bet-against. · 1240 days ago ·
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There was some disappointment in the Lava Man camp after the soon-to-be 9-year-old gelding faded to last in his comeback from retirement in the San Gabriel Handicap (gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Dec. 27.Read More
The last-place finish from Lava Man in Sunday's Grade 2 San Gabriel Handicap at Santa Anita did little to clarify his status as the senior member of the Southern California handicap division. The seven-time Grade 1 winner made his first start in 18 months in the San Gabriel, after undergoing stem ce...Read More
I love Lava Man. I've alway's been a big fan of his. If there were ever a horse that was all heart and was the classic over achiever, it's him. But watching his performance in the San Gabriel today was a very sad moment for myself. It just showed me that Lava Man does indeed belong with the great's like Commentator and other's that are already there. Doug O'Neil surely need's to understand that, pardon the pun, Lava Man has stayed too long at the races. Either way O'Neil decide's to go, I wish Lava Man all the best. He truly deserves it. IMO.
Sunday’s pick six from Santa Anita Park includes the Grade 2 San Gabriel Handicap. Lava Man makes his much anticipated return, but he has not won since ’07 and might need the outing. Proudinsky is the defending champ, and Loup Breton looked good in his US bow and is a serious late running threa...Read More
People in the Great Plains are suffering through some terrible winter weather this Christmas, but racing fans everywhere can take warmth from the traditional day after Christmas opening of Santa Anita Park, California's Great Race Place that kicks off its winter-sprint meeting with two Grade 1 races...Read More
The return of Lava Man is supposed to happen today at Santa Anita in the $150,000 San Gabriel Handicap. The anticipated return was delayed after weather forced a scratch earlier this month at Hollywood Park.Read More

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