Frank Conversation Wins El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields
Las Vegas, NV - The $200,000 Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby went down at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, California in Saturday, February 13 - a 1 1/8 mile test for three year olds on Golden Gate's All Weather Track. Reddam Racing's Frank Conversation kept his roll going and recorded his second straight stakes win here - this time by three quarters of a length as the 8-5 favorite in the field of 13. Frank Conversation earned 10 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby with the win. 11-1 shot Tusk finished second and earned four points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby while 2-1 second choice Kasseopia got in for third, claiming two points toward a start in the Run for the Roses in May. Completing the order of finish were San Dimas, Diplodocus, Algenon, Mana Strike, Marqula, Oscar Dominguez, Kelly With a Twist, Touched by Autism, Giopress, and Go Long. Mr. Coker was scratched.
2016 El Camino Real Derby Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Frank Conversation | Mario Gutierrez | 5.20 | 3.40 | 2.80 |
| 8 | Tusk | Juan J. Hernandez | 8.00 | 4.40 | |
| 2 | Kasseopia (GB) | Drayden Van Dyke | 3.80 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (12-8) Paid: $43.00
- $2 Trifecta (12-8-2) Paid: $152.00
- $1 Superfecta (12-8-2-6) Paid: $1,934.10
- $2 Daily Double (1/12) Paid: $32.60
- $2 Pick 3 (5/1/12) Paid: $312.60
