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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Sport
John Cherwa

Practical Move heads to Kentucky Derby after winning by a nose in Santa Anita Derby

LOS ANGELES — The dream continues.

Practical Move, purchased in part by a New Mexico couple for a mere $230,000, etched his name near the top of the Kentucky Derby favorite's leaderboard with a thrilling win in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby on Saturday.

The 3-year-old colt dug down through a stirring stretch duel to hold off the Japanese-bred Mandarin Hero by a nose to get the 100 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, upping his total to 160. Only Forte, winner of the Florida Derby, has more with 190. They are likely to be the top two favorites in the May 6 race at Churchill Downs.

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