Reddam Racing's Pavlovian Gets the Nod in the Sunland Derby

Reddam Racing's Pavlovian Gets the Nod in the Sunland Derby

The lion's share of the wagering money fell squarely on Express Kid (Bodexpress), the last-out Springboard Mile winner at Remington and subsequent $800,000 Fasig-Tipton Digital January purchase. However, it was the Reddam Racing homebred Pavlovian (Pavel) who put his head down at precisely the right moment to give trainer Doug O'Neill his third victory in the 8 1/2-furlong Kentucky Derby points earning race. With the victory, the California-bred…

Pavlovian nails Express Kid on the wire in Sunland Park Derby

Pavlovian stalked pacesetter Express Kid through every fraction Sunday, then surged past at the wire for a nose victory in the $500,000 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. The 21st running of the 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds awarded 20-10-6-4-2 Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifying points to the top five finishers, giving Pavlovian his first 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The field was reduced to six after two scratches. Edwin Maldona…