PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – California-bred multiple graded winner G. G. Ryder is the likely favorite in Saturday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Handicap at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet.
G. G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by Hollendorfer and Todaro and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 19 starts, earnings of $375,114 and is coming off consecutive Grade III wins.
Blues Blaster is by Redattore, out of the Rhythm mare Miss Rhythmic, was bred by Briere Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Bruce Dillenbeck. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $106,981 and is coming off a sixth in the May 25 All American.
Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by M.A. Douzos and trained by Gil Matos. He has eight wins in 38 starts, earnings of $294,431 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 All American.
Pepper Crown is by Peppered Cat, out of the Crowning Storm mare Crown This Lady, was bred by owner and trainer Alex Paszkeicz. He has nine wins in 24 starts, earnings of $369,835 and is coming off a third in the May 25 All American.