Horse Racing News on March 8, 2011

The Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes is a vital prep for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby on April 9. Awesome Patriot, who is trained by Bob Baffert, must run well in the San Felipe to advance to the Santa Anita Derby, or a certain Derby in Kentucky in May.

On Tuesday, Bob Baffert said he wants to start Game On Dude in the $10 million Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in the United Arab Emirates on March 26 -- if he can gain a berth.

Lane's End Farm has reported that six mares have been scanned as being in foal to $2.2 million earner Quality Road.