“I have the best horse I’ve ever touched,” he said. Her name was inspired by her sire as well as Leonard’s habit of calling the filly “Angel.” Walsh has already turned down several offers to buy California Angel, a daughter of 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome. Owner Chris Walsh is from Columbus, Indiana. Indiana Grand is supporting its hometown filly by offering the first 200 fans in attendance on Friday a $20 win wager on her. “I realize it’s phenomenal even being here,” said Leonard, a Louisiana native who has a 19-horse stable.
