Dr. Schivel defeats CZ Rocket in BC Runner-Up Duel
An allowance match of the former Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) runners-up went to the younger horse on May 13 at Santa Anita . Park when 5 years old Dr. Schivel outstanding 9 year old boy Missile CZ equal to 4 1/4 the length.
Both horses entered the race on Saturday following the Dubai races — with Dr Schivel not competing since finishing third in the 2022 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) nearly 15 months ago and CZ Rocket finished eighth in the 2023 renewal on March 25.
Dr Schivel took the lead on Saturday under the lead of Juan Hernandez, returning to a long bid from a slow-start CZ Rocket, and clearly ahead when leaving the turn and crossing the lane. road. He raced six that lasted for 1:09.19, paying $3 for favorite.
Long shot Clem Laboratories Be the last in the field of three horse drops scratched.
Dr. Schvel, 5-year-old son of Violence who won the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) in 2021 at Del Mar and year-end finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, improved to 6-11 and his earnings to $1,119,100 with Saturday’s $67,876 race win.
Mark Glatt coaches winners for owners of Red Baron’s Barn, Rancho Temescal, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and William Branch.
CZ Rocket pushed its bank account past the $2 million mark with second-place earnings of $14,200. The veteran sprinter has raced three times in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, placing first in 2022 and 2020 and seventh in 2021.
DR. SCHIVEL ($3.00) showed his login as he won back down 5 points at @SantaAnitaPark race 8. Coach Mark Glatt got him ready! Jockey @JJHernandezS19 gave him the ride to victory!
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– TVG (@TVG) May 13, 2023