D’AMATO SEEKS BETTER LUCK IN TWILIGHT DERBY
At 0h02, on October 27, 2021 • By SANTA ANITA
Phil D’Amato expects another solid performance from Cathkin Peak in next Sunday’s closing-day feature, the Grade II Twilight Derby for three-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles on turf.
Another in the trainer’s imported “Irish Army,” Cathkin Peak is a gelded son of Alhebayeb that was an eventful fourth last out in the Grade II Del Mar Derby, closing resolutely despite lacking room in deep stretch, beaten just a length and a quarter by California-bred None Above the Law, who will be a favorite in the Twilight Derby trained by Peter Miller.
“He had traffic problems, nowhere to go (in the Del Mar Derby),” D’Amato said. “Hopefully, we’ll regroup. He’s ready for the test even though this will be an even tougher race.”
Jose Valdivia Jr., who was aboard in the Del Mar Derby, retains the mount.
