True Clash of the Titans Anticipated in $500,000 San Antonio

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome is the 6/5 morning line favorite in the field of nine.  While his resume speaks for itself, the four-time grade 1 winning colt has been particularly good over the Santa Anita dirt winning the California Cup Derby, the San Felipe, and the Santa Anita Derby.  His only defeat at Santa Anita came in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic where he finished a game third.  Regular pilot Victor Espinoza will be aboard the 2014 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year. 

Shared Belief vs. Chrome part 2 

Shared Belief (7/5) suffered the only loss of his nine race career in the Breeders’ Cup Classic where a brutal trip resulted in a fourth place finish – well behind California Chrome.  Also a four-time grade 1 winner, the Jerry Hollendorfer trainee rebounded nicely after the loss to win the Grade 1 Malibu Stakes December 26 at Santa Anita.  Shared Belief has earned  over $2 million in his impressive career, and will vie for post time favoritism with California Chrome in an excellent matchup. 

Hoppertunity can upset top two 

Despite the talent and credentials of the top two betting choices, Hoppertunity (4/1) has a legitimate chance to win the San Antonio.  A grade 1 winner and million dollar earner in his own right, Hoppertunity has won back-to-back graded stakes races.