The Pamplemouse beat favourite Square Eddie in Santa Anita's San Rafael Stakes (Gr3) over a mile.

Square Eddie has Kentucky Derby pretensions and trainer Doug O'Neill was putting a brave face on the defeat, blaming lack of a run for three months (since runner-up in the Breeders Cup Juvenile) for the former UK-trained colt's defeat.

The Pamplemousse was second favorite and jock Alex Solis was waxing lyrical about his mounts talents.

The winner, trainer by Julio Canani,  is likely to be aimed at The Santa Anita Derby att he beginning of April, while defeated Square Eddie still heads for the Kentucky Derby betting.

Square Eddie is remains at betting odds of 25/1 for the Kentucky Derby. USA clients ought to be with BetUS Sportsbook. All others, including UK residents, should bet on the Kentucky Derby with Bet365 Online Bookmaker.