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.
2017 Twilight Derby Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sharp Samurai | Gary L. Stevens | 6.20 | 3.60 | 2.80 |
| 3 | Big Score | Flavien Prat | 4.40 | 2.80 | |
| 4 | Bowies Hero | Kent J. Desormeaux | 4.00 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (6-3) Paid: $23.60
- $1 Trifecta (6-3-4) Paid: $43.00
- $1 Superfecta (6-3-4-8) Paid: $251.40
- $2 Daily Double (5/6) Paid: $34.40
- $2 Pick 3 (6/5/6) Paid: $71.00
