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PAGE 2C - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Sports DAILY NEWS, BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY HORSE RACING Barbaro’s trainer ready for new Derby run By RICHARD ROSENBLATT est Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Derby Wyeth was feeling confident in the win- worked 5 furlongs in 1:00.95 Sunday at Bejarano): Won division of Southwest The Associated Press contenders. The Dixie Union colt will ner’s circle at Gulfstream Park. Gulfstream. ... Headed to New York this (G3) in last start. ... Has four wins in five Six years after Barbaro, trainer Michael have one more prep – the $1 million “We were just out for a practice run. week for next prep. ... Runner-up in Holy starts. ... Could run in Rebel (G2) on Matz has another star attraction for the Florida Derby on March 31 – before head- Can you believe that one? And we didn’t Bull (G3) owns win over Union Rags. ... March 17. ... Next start: Undecided. Odds: Kentucky Derby. ing to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky want him to peak to soon,” she said. Next start: Gotham (G3), Aqueduct, 3-2 (mutuel field). Union Rags confirmed his status as the Derby on May 3. As for comparisons to Barbaro, Matz Saturday. ... Odds: 26-1. 7. Fed Biz (Baffert, Bejarano): Derby front-runner with an impressive Algorithms, scratched before Sunday’s says, “Barbaro was an undefeated horse 3. El Padrino (Todd Pletcher, Javier Allowance winner worked 6 furlongs in four-length victory in the $400,000 Fountain of Youth because of a splint and we had a lot of confidence in him, Castellano): Survived bumping foul claim 1:16 last week at Santa Anita. ... Next Fountain of Youth Stakes over the week- bone injury in his right front leg, drops off there was no doubt. If it wasn’t for maybe to win Risen Star (G2) by a nose over start: San Felipe (G2), Santa Anita, March end at Gulfstream Park. the list after being ranked second. Hansen, two feet he’d be undefeated, also,” said Mark Valeski on Saturday. ... Next start: 10. ... Odds: 21-1. The win in his 3-year-old debut comes set for his next start in Saturday’s Gotham Matz, referring to Union Rags. “I think Louisiana Derby (G2), Fair Grounds, 8. Liaison (Baffert, Bejarano): nearly four months after the colt’s lone at Aqueduct, moves up to No. 2, with El he’s a real good horse. He’s a got a real April 1. ... Odds: 16-1. CashCall Futurity (G1) winner worked 1 defeat – by a head to Hansen in the Padrino moving in at No. 3 following good disposition and I certainly don’t 4. Gemologist (Pletcher, Castellano): mile in 1:43 last week. ... Could end up in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on Nov. 5. Saturday’s victory in the $300,000 Risen think there’s any problem with distance Worked 5 furlongs in 1:03.88 Sunday at Rebel (G2) on March 17. ... Next start: “You never know after a four-month Star at the Fair Grounds. with him.” Palm Meadows. ... Unbeaten in three Undecided. ... Odds: 56-1. rest. Do you have the horse fit enough? It was a weekend of ups and downs for ••• starts, all as 2-year-old . ... Next start: 9. I’ll Have Another (Doug O’Neill, Did you do this? Did you do that?” Matz trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey Javier 1. Union Rags (Michael Matz, trainer; Rebel (G2), Oaklawn, March 17. ... Odds: Mario Gutierrez): Robert B. Lewis (G2) said. “You ask yourself 51 questions. I Castellano. Julien Leparoux, jockey): Cruised to 4- 22-1. winner worked 4 furlongs in 48.60 on guess we did it right this time.” Pletcher trains Algorithms, and his length win in Fountain of Youth (G2) in 3- 5. Alpha (Kiaran McLaughlin, cushion track at Hollywood last week. ... Matz took a similar path with Barbaro, other entry in the Fountain of Youth, 4-5 year-old debut. ... Lone loss in five starts Dominguez): Withers (G3) winner Next start: Santa Anita Derby (G1), Santa who won the 2006 Derby before breaking favorite Discreet Dancer, finished a dis- was by a head in BC Juvenile (G1). .... worked 4 furlongs in 49.71 Saturday at Anita, April 7. ...Odds: 29-1. down in the Preakness and sustaining tant third. Castellano, meanwhile, gave up Next start: Florida Derby (G1), Palm Meadows. ... Owned by Sheik 10. Out of Bounds (Garrett Gomez, injuries that ultimately led to the colt the ride aboard Union Rags to stay with Gulfstream, March 31. ... Derby future Mohammed’s Godolphin Stable. ... Next Eoin Harty): Sham winner training well at being euthanized. Algorithms. On the plus side, Pletcher wager odds: 7-1. start: Wood Memorial (G1), Aqueduct, Hollywood Park. ... Owned by Sheik With his fourth win in five career starts, trains and Castellano rides El Padrino, 2. Hansen (Mike Maker, Ramon April 7. ... Odds: 19-1. Mohammed’s Darley Stable. ... Next start: Union Rags remains No. 1 in the AP’s lat- Union Rags breeder and owner Phyllis Dominguez): Two-year old champ 6. Secret Circle (Bob Baffert, Rafael San Felipe. ... Odds: 23-1. State 8, Middle Tennessee 8, Long Beach State AVALANCHE 4, DUCKS 1 108. Fredrik Jacobson 80 $168,750 LATEST LINE 6, Kansas State 5, Mississippi State 5, Anaheim 0 1 0 — 1 109. Graham DeLaet 77 $79,217 By J. McCarthy Washington 2, California 1, Harvard 1, Memphis Colorado 1 0 3 — 4 110. Miguel Carballo 77 $84,011 Utah is only 10-28 against the spread its last 38 1, Nevada 1, VCU 1, Weber State 1. First Period—1, Colorado, McLeod 4 (Downie, 111. Joe Ogilvie 77 $98,601 games following a point spread win. The Jazz Hejda), 9:26. Penalties—None. are 2-9 against the spread their last 11 games Monday’s Women’s Basketball Second Period—2, Anaheim, Ryan 23 (Cogliano, PGA Tour Schedule when playing on 3 or more days of rest. Scores Fowler), 18:30 (pp). Penalties—Beauchemin, Jan. 6-9 — Hyundai Tournament of Champions Sacramento is 11-3 against the spread its last 14 Ana (tripping), 16:25; Johnson, Col (interfer- (Steve Stricker) games overall. The Kings are a solid 14-5 EAST ence), 16:58. Bryant 65, Wagner 53 COREBOARD Jan. 12-15 — Sony Open (Johnson Wagner) against the spread their last 19 games versus a S Third Period—3, Colorado, O’Reilly 16 Jan. 19-22 — Humana Challenge (Mark Wilson) team with a losing record. Take Sacramento -2 CCSU 72, Mount St. Mary’s 68 (Landeskog, Downie), :37. 4, Colorado, Duchene Charleston (WV) 56, Pitt.-Johnstown 51 Jan. 22-29 — Farmers Insurance Open (Brant for another Best Bet winner. Other plays include 13 (Stastny, Hejduk), 2:55. 5, Colorado, Snedeker) 1 LIU 70, Fairleigh Dickinson 67 Minnesota +6 ⁄2 vs. LA Clippers and in the NHL McClement 9 (Landeskog, Hejda), 14:46. Feb. 2-5 — Waste Management Phoenix Open take Philadelphia Even vs. San Jose. Louisville 63, Seton Hall 53 Penalties—Mueller, Col (tripping), 7:23; Monmouth (NJ) 66, St. Francis (NY) 61 (Kyle Stanley) NBA McClement, Col (holding), 15:22. Feb. 9-12 — AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro- Favorite Points Underdog Notre Dame 72, UConn 59 Schedule Shots on Goal—Anaheim 7-16-5—28. Colorado 1 Rutgers 69, Marquette 58 Am (Phil Mickelson) Boston 3 ⁄2 (184) CLEVELAND 6-8-9—23. Feb. 16-19 — Northern Trust Open (Bill Haas) INDIANA 5 (202) Golden St Sacred Heart 70, Robert Morris 66, OT Power-play opportunities—Anaheim 1 of 3; St. Francis (Pa.) 77, Quinnipiac 71 In the region Feb. 22-26 — WGC-Accenture Match Play Philadelphia 4 (182) DETROIT Colorado 0 of 1. Championship (Hunter Mahan) 1 St. John’s 54, Georgetown 45 Tuesday, Feb. 28 HOUSTON 9 ⁄2 (190) Toronto Goalies—Anaheim, Hiller 24-21-10 (23 shots-19 Feb. 23-26 — Mayakoba Golf Classic (John CHICAGO 13 (180) New Orleans Villanova 68, Syracuse 60 saves). Colorado, Varlamov 18-18-2 (28-27). West Virginia 60, Pittsburgh 42 COLLEGE BASEBALL Huh) MILWAUKEE 8 (201) Washington 2 p.m. A—15,133 (18,007). T—2:20. 1 SOUTH March 1-4 — Honda Classic, PGA National GC, DALLAS 10 2 Referees—Chris Lee, Dean Morton. Linesmen— ⁄ (188) New Jersey Campbell 68, Presbyterian 44 WWKU 1450 AM – Western Kentucky at Murray State. Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. SACRAMENTO 2 (203) Utah Don Henderson, Thor Nelson. 1 Chattanooga 80, Appalachian St. 71 GIRLS’ PREP BASKETBALL March 8-11 — WGC-Cadillac Championship, 2 ••• LA CLIPPERS 6 ⁄ (197) Minnesota 6:30 p.m. TPC Blue Monster at Doral, Doral, Fla. Coppin St. 48, Md.-Eastern Shore 47 RANGERS 2, DEVILS 0 College Basketball Davidson 52, Samford 39 WWKU 1450 AM & WBGN 1340 AM – Bowling Green vs. Russellville, Region 4 Tournament at March 8-11 — Puerto Rico Open, Trump Favorite Points Underdog E.A. Diddle Arena. New Jersey 0 0 0 — 0 International GC, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico Delaware St. 67, Morgan St. 60, OT N.Y. Rangers 1 0 1 — 2 Michigan St 2 INDIANA Elon 73, W. Carolina 46 8 p.m. March 15-18 — Transitions Championship, Kansas St 4 TEXAS A&M First Period—1, N.Y. Rangers, Hagelin 11 Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Florida A&M 81, Norfolk St. 64 WWKU 1450 AM – Russell County vs. Monroe County, Region 4 Tournament at E.A. Diddle (Callahan, Girardi), 16:59. Penalties—Hagelin, Connecticut 3 PROVIDENCE Furman 67, Georgia Southern 57 Arena. Harbor, Fla. WEST VIRGINIA 14 Depaul NYR (interference), 11:31. March 22-25 — Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Gardner-Webb 59, Radford 55, OT Second Period—None. Penalties—Clarkson, NJ, ARKANSAS 4 Mississippi Grambling St.