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Hidden Brook raised contenders score big on Florida Derby undercard
3/31/2012
Robsham homebreds foaled and raised by Hidden Brook won two stakes races on the Florida Derby undercard Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
Awesome Maria did not disappoint as the 1-10 favorite in capturing the G3 Rampart for the 2nd year in a row. Landing her 6th consecutive graded stakes win, she stalked the early pace before taking control and opening up on the field to win by 2-1/4 lengths.
Piloted by regular rider John Velazquez for trainer Todd Pletcher, the grey mare improves her record to 9 wins in 14 starts and nearly a million in earnings. Defeating champion Royal Delta her previous start in the G3 Sabin, the E Paul Robsham Stables homebred continues to impress.
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Earlier on the day, Travelin Man stalked the early leaders through the final turn before taking over to win by 1/2 a length in the Sir Shackleton Handicap for the Pletcher/Velazquez team.
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