Stronghold, an Eric and Sharon Waller homebred trained by Phil D'Amato and ridden by jockey Antonio Fresu, clinched victory at the GI Santa Anita Derby, securing a spot in the Kentucky Derby. The horse edged out the favored Imagination to win the $750,000 race by a neck, with a winning bet of $6.40. This win marks a significant achievement for D'Amato, granting him his first horse to run in the Kentucky Derby. The victory was broadcasted live on CNBC and Peacock, highlighting the event's prominence. Stronghold's win also contributed to D'Amato's barn sign being updated to 19 Grade I winners by Tony Guiterez, showcasing the trainer's continued success in horse racing.
π Big shoutout to Shadow Hall from Greatest Icicle Racing who was first past the post in the Maiden Stakes C2 Midrunners! π https://t.co/QzlXi3av7i
π Sprint Champion Crowned! Maverick Rogue from Crazy Horse claims the Maiden Stakes Sprint victory! β¨ https://t.co/xe5iLgpHy4
π₯ Maiden Stakes C1 Midrunners Champion! A big congratulations to Voxide from Not So Stablecoin! You came out on top! π https://t.co/0UWk9Mek28
The $100K @zed_run Maiden was a huge success! Competition was stiff. We were able to bring in some winnings & we can guarantee that π―% of those winnings are going to breeding! Krispy Kreme Doughnut did the best for us in C4 Mid w/ a 1st & 6th @krispykreme come get some ZED! https://t.co/NJSfg8Cgng
$100k Maiden Tournament for @zed_run today. Good luck everyone!
GI Santa Anita Derby winner STRONGHOLD (Ghostzapper) supervises as his rider, Tony Guiterez, updates the @PhilDamato11 barn sign to 1οΈβ£9οΈβ£ Grade I winners, courtesy of his phenomenal win yesterday! π Video courtesy of assistant trainer @juliawitte9. https://t.co/A7T5q8hfBn
Stronghold gives trainer D'Amato and jockey Fresu a spot in the Kentucky Derby https://t.co/yQr11QP7rB
Stronghold edges Baffert's favored Imagination to win Santa Anita Derby, earns Kentucky Derby berth https://t.co/K0CYyz9Udu
Stronghold wins the Santa Anita Derby by a NECK! π΄ https://t.co/gBbKInYoOy
Phil DβAmato finally has a horse to run in the Kentucky Derby. Stronghold wins the Santa Anita Derby.
Phil DaβMato finally has a horse to run in the Kentucky Derby. Stronghold wins the Santa Anita Derby.
π#3 STRONGHOLD ($6.40) holds strong, getting the best of favored Imagination on the wire to win the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1)! The Eric and Sharon Waller homebred was ridden by @Antonio1Fresu for trainer @PhilDamato11. Congratulations to the connections! https://t.co/P8YzIqeQ75
Santa Anita Derby coverage is underway NOW on CNBC and @Peacock. π https://t.co/qYE4qCu2cq