07/28/2010

Del Mar: Three claims in fourth

There was high demand for horses in the $18,000 to $20,000 claiming range from Wednesday's fifth race.

Brother Louie, a 22-1 outsider, finished second by 5 1-2 lengths to California Soldier in the one-mile race, and was claimed by Caesar Dominguez. Ministers Power, who finished third, was claimed in a two-way shake by Steve Knapp. Luv Dragon, who finsihed fifth as the 2-1 favorite, was claimed in a two-way shake by Doug O'Neill. 

Steve Andersen
By Steve Andersen
Jul 28, 2010 7:16:28 PM | Del Mar

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