Bob Black Jack Chooses Derby

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 2, 2008) – California-breds Bob Black Jack and Rosso Corsa are entered in Saturday’s $750,000 Grade I Santa Anita Derby.

Bob Black Jack is by Stormy Jack, out of the Native Prospector mare Molly’s Prospector, was bred by Gary Howard, Marlene Howard and Bruce Dunmore, was foaled at Hideaway Farms and is owned by Jeff Harmon and Tim Kasparoff. The $4,500 Barretts purchase has three wins in six starts, earnings of $292925 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 15 San Felipe.

Rosso Corsa is by Ferrari, out of the Prized mare Prize Possession, was bred by Charlotte Wrather, foaled at Cottonwood Ranch and owned by J.F. Ernenwein and Chris and Charlotte Wrather. He is coming off a maiden win in his second start Mar. 7 with earnings of $22,600.

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