Where to Look For Next Year's Star 3-Year-Olds: Start In California
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By early December, most horsemen with an inkling that they have a Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands candidate in their barn have set up shop for the winter, with the dream very much alive in seasonal hot spots like New Orleans, La., South Florida and Hot Springs, Ark. Based on recent history, though, the road to the Triple Crown runs through Southern California, which is in the midst of a golden era in producing top 3-year-olds.