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Defunded shrugs off poor start in Native Diver

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When 7-10 favorite Defunded left the gate not just slowly in Sunday’s Native Diver (G3), but awkwardly with a sideways hop, backers might have felt that their wallets would be defunded.

Defunded, Newgrange square off in Native Diver

Del Mar Native Diver Stakes Azul Coast Tizamagician Parnelli Defunded Newgrange Go Joe Won

The Native Diver (G3) at Del Mar could be billed as a clash of former stablemates: Defunded and Azul Coast, still with Bob Baffert, and barn alum Newgrange.

Royal Ship sails past Country Grammer in San Diego

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Dubai World Cup (G1) hero Country Grammer was sent off as the 2-1 favorite in his comeback in Saturday’s San Diego H. (G2), but his old archrival Royal Ship was too sharp in the 1 1/16-mile test.

Rock Your World lives up to his name in Santa Anita Derby

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The Kentucky Derby (G1) picture on the West Coast experienced a seismic shift Saturday, as unbeaten turf performer Rock Your World seamlessly transferred his game to dirt in the $752,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Medina Spirit tops 10-horse Santa Anita Derby

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Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) winner and San Felipe S. (G2) runner-up Medina Spirit will be the horse to beat in Saturday’s $750,000 Santa Anita Derby.

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Five points to ponder: 2021 Holy Bull, Robert B. Lewis

The Lewis shapes up as arguably the trickier race to handicap, with a well-matched field. But the Holy Bull might have a greater impact over the long haul, by producing a major Derby contender.

Life Is Good wires Sham as Medina Spirit makes it interesting late

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Five points to ponder: 2021 Sham Stakes

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Life Is Good follows Authentic’s path in Sham

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