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So Happy's Derby Dream: Kentucky Derby Bound?
6 Apr
Summary
- So Happy secured a decisive victory in the Santa Anita Derby.
- The colt's win was an emotional triumph for trainer Mark Glatt.
- So Happy's Kentucky Derby participation is yet to be confirmed.
So Happy emerged victorious in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, demonstrating excellent form the morning after his win. Trainer Mark Glatt reported that the colt ate well and appeared to be in good spirits.
The Runhappy colt, under jockey Mike Smith, won the 1 1/8-mile race by 2¾ lengths, earning a 100 Beyer Speed Figure. This marked So Happy's second graded stakes victory and his second time competing around two turns.
Trainer Mark Glatt, who achieved his first Santa Anita Derby win, dedicated the victory to his late wife. He mentioned that the colt's prior two-turn race experience likely contributed to his improved performance.
Owned by Norman Stables and Saints or Sinners, So Happy is now eligible for the Kentucky Derby on May 2nd. However, the decision regarding his participation in the 1¼-mile classic remains undecided as Glatt needs more time to consider the logistics.
