Five reasons Chocolate Candy will win

Apr. 30, 2009
Chocolate Candy has been getting more attention for his name and his owner - weight-loss magnate Jenny Craig - than for his ability, which is perfectly fine with trainer Jerry Hollendorfer and jockey Mike Smith. They would just as soon be overlooked going...
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