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Repent x Crowning Touch (Thunder Gulch)
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Richard Mandella

Richard Mandella

Richard Mandella has the distinction of being the only trainer to win four races on a single Breeders’ Cup card, which he did in 2003; taking the Juvenile, the Juvenile Fillies, the Turf, and the Classic. Mandella opened his public stable in California in 1976.
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Victor Espinoza

Victor Espinoza

A native of Mexico City, Victor Espinoza began riding professionally in 1993, following in the footsteps of his uncle and brother. He garnered his first win at Hippodromo de las America in Sept. 1993 and moved to Southern Calif. soon after.
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B. Wayne Hughes

B. Wayne Hughes

A native of Oklahoma, B. Wayne Hughes is the founder and president of Public Storage, which reportedly has more than 572,000 tenants in 38 states. Its worth ranks him in the Forbes 400, a listing of the country's wealthest individuals.
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Clover Leaf Farms II, Inc.

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Crown of Thorns

Race History

Graded Earnings: $120,000
Race Record: 3-2-0-0
FinishDateRaceChartsRecapVideo
1st02.2.2008Robert B. Lewis (GII) - Santa AnitaChartsVideo
Took the lead turning for home, drew off easily
1st01.1.2008Maiden Special Weight - Santa AnitaChartsVideo
Pressed pace, drew off for easy win
5th12.8.2007Maiden Special Weight - Hollywood ParkChartsVideo
Wide throughout; no rally

Pedigree Analysis

Crown of Thorns is by Repent, who finished 13th on last year's Leading Freshman Sire list. After winning the Kentucky Cup Juvenile (G3), Repent finished a fine second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) to Johannesburg, defeating the likes of Officer and Came Home. As a three-year-old Repent won the Risen Star S. (G3) and the Louisiana Derby (G2), but his career highlight came later that year via a game second in the Travers S. (G1) where he fell short of catching Medaglia d'Oro by just a half-length.

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Crown of Thorns News

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posted by Brisnet Editorial on February 20, 2008

James Scully's Derby Report For February 13th

posted by James Scully on February 13, 2008

John Asher's Derby Update (Feb. 8th)

posted by John Asher on February 08, 2008

James Scully's Derby Report (Feb. 7th)

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