Sharp Samurai Wins Twilight Derby at Santa Anita Park

The $200,000 G2 Twilight Derby took place Saturday, October 28 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California - a 1 1/8-mile turf test for horses three years old and upward. It was 2-1 race favorite Sharp Samurai that kept an impressive roll going - prevailing by 2 3/4 lengths in the field of nine after rallying from seventh. 7-2 second betting choice Big Score closed well to claim second while Bowies Hero was half a length back in third at 6-1 odds. The order of finish was completed by Channel Maker, Profiteer, Just Howard, Ann Arbor Eddie, Troublewithatee, and Cowboy Culture. Cistron and Dangerfield scratched.