Phil D Shepherd

A paid workout Friday at Fairplex Park by the promising 2-year-old filly Candrea will catapult her into a Grade 1 next month at Santa Anita.Candrea, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Martin Pedroza, dominated the $50,000 Phil. D. Shepherd Stakes at Fairplex, winning the seven-furlong race by four...Read More

Does the path to the Breeders’ Cup run through Fairplex Park?It might for Candrea, the 2-year-old filly expected to be heavily favored Friday in the $50,000 Phil D. Shepherd Stakes at the Los Angeles County Fair. Bob Baffert trains Candrea, whose auspicious debut was a July 7 maiden race at Hollywoo...Read More

Faisca recovered from a recent, minor ailment to overpower six rivals with a five-length victory in the $50,000 Phil D. Shepherd Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Fairplex Park on Friday."She had mucous in her throat last time she ran," trainer Caesar Dominguez said. "That's why she stopped. We clear...Read More