Larry Zap brings you some great footage of Halfaponderosa winning her second straight race at Oak Tree/Santa Anita. Jockey Alex Solis somehow stays aboard after losing his stirrups in the lane, proving yet again what great athletes these jockeys are!
This undefeated More than Ready filly (Larry Zap Bloodstock) is now 2 for 2. She is trained by Peter Eurton. The video is narrated by Zap.
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The Pamplemousse worked 3 furlongs Tuesday morning in :34.80 -- the fastest of 13 works at the distance. He took his time walking back to trainer Julio Canani's barn, just ambling along under jockey Alex Solis, checking out the scenery and other horses in his usual, relaxed style!
It was his final blowout before Saturday's Santa Anita Derby. Also working Tuesday morning were Derby rivals Pioneer of the Nile, who went 4 furlongs in :47.60 for trainer Bob Baffert, and Chocolate Candy, who also worked 4 furlongs, in :48.60, for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.
The Pamplemousse worked 6 furlongs in 1:13.00 on Wednesday morning at Santa Anita. As usual, jockey Alex Solis was up.
On hand for the early morning workout were owners Alex Solis Jr., Jeff and Bill Strauss, and Tom Murray. Trainer Julio Canani is in Dubau with Grade 1 winner Hyperbaric, a contender for the Dubai Duty Free on Saturday.
Miss Silver Brooklooked like "Miss Silver Bullet" tearing down the stretch at Santa Anita Wednesday morning. Trained by Julio Canani and ridden by jockey Alex Solis, Miss Silver Brook was clocked in :59.40 for the 5 furlong work.
The Pamplemousse worked five furlongs in :59.80 with jockey Alex Solis up this morning for trainer Julio Canani. On hand to watch the workout were three of the colt's owners, Jeff and Bill Strauss and Tom Murray, as well as the crew from Animal Planet taping footage for the upcoming season of "Jockeys."
The video takes you from Canani's barn to the track and back, and includes an interview with Jeff Strauss. Enjoy!
The Pamplemousse was clocked going 4 furlongs in :46.60, Alex Solis up, for trainer Julio Canani on Wednesday morning. It was the fastest of 39 works at the distance.
This colt is looking more AWESOME every day to me! Notice Solis' comment directed at Canani, "He wants me to slow down a train."
The much anticipated docu-drama JOCKEYS premieres Friday, Feb. 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Animal Planet. The series will chronicle the lives and careers of seven jockeys -- "The Icon" Mike Smith, "The Elder Statesman" Jon Court, "The Comeback Kid" Alex Solis, "The Working Man" Aaron Gryder, "The Breakout Female Star Chantal Sutherland, "The Hotshot" Joe Talamo, and "The New Girl" Kayla Stra (not pictured).
"The world of the racetrack is complex and controversial. Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the country, and this series is charged with the high stakes, big risks, strong personalities and drama of the sport on and off the track," says Marjorie Kaplan, president and general manager of Animal Planet. "The lives of these jockeys and their mounts are on the line in every race. It's an intense existence that makes for exciting television."
Cameras will take viewers on and off the track -- from the jockeys' homes to the jock's room for a close-up look at how these athletes physically and emotionally prepare for each race. Audiences will get to know the lives of these seven jockeys, their personalities, strengths and flaws.
"So little is known about what goes into becoming a jockey, but these athletes couldn't triumph without the strength, speed and spirit of their equine partners," says Kaplan. "I think audiences will be surprised by what unfolds throughout the series."
One thing that unfolds is a love story, the relationship between Chantal Sutherland and Mike Smith. Here's a little preview:
Chantal Sutherland also spoke briefly about the show recently, after working the filly Well Monied for trainer Howard Zucker at Santa Anita.
I for one am excited and anxiously awaiting tomorrow night's show!
Miss Silver Brook Returning from a morning work at Santa Anita.
Trainer Julio Canani starts the gorgeous gray filly Miss Silver Brook in today's Grade 3 La Habra Stakes for 3-year-old fillies going about 6-1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita.Alex Solis has the return call. The La Habra is the 8th race on a special Superbowl Sunday 9-race card that begins at 11:00.
Miss Silver Brook won her debut at six furlongs over Santa Anita’s Pro-Ride surface on Jan. 11. The daughter of Cozzene is owned by Anthony Fanticola and Joseph Scardino.
Jockey Alex Solis has named Brian Beach as his new agent, replacing his longtime agent Scotty McClellan. Beach is returning to the track after nearly three years, during which time he worked for a San Diego area computer firm.
"I'm happy to be back on the track," said Beach, "and excited to be with a jockey like Alex. I'm looking forward to great things to come."
Before trying his hand in the computer business, Beach represented jockeys Jose Valdivia Jr. and Rene Douglas. He has also represented Julie Krone, Mike Smith, Kent Desormeaux, and Gary Stevens.
Welcome back, Brian, and best of luck to you and Alex!
Jockey Alex Solis was on The Pamplemousse, winner of the Grade 3 San Rafael Stakes at Santa Anita on Jan. 17, this morning as he worked for trainer Julio Canani. The Pamplemousse was clocked going 3 furlongs in :36.20, breezing.
I met jockey Chantal Sutherland at Clockers Corner, Santa Anita, this morning, and caught a photo of her with jockey Alex Solis. Chantal is every bit as sweet and friendly as I've heard, and I look forward to watching her ride at the Oak Tree meet.
Chantal has a mount in tomorrow's fifth race at Oak Tree, on Weevescent, for trainer Marcelo Polanco.
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