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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore signed a four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. Terms of the deal werent disclosed. The second of the 49ers two fourth-round draft picks, Lattimore is feeling stronger each day as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury. Lattimore spoke to The Associated Press by phone about his rehab and said the most difficult part has been doctors and trainers slowing him down from overdoing things. Lattimore still believes he can be ready to play this fall, but is content to follow doctors orders. "I just want to train as hard as I can," Lattimore said. "But I understand why they want me to slow down." Lattimore overcame a torn ACL as a sophomore to return to the field last season. His college career, though, ended for good against Tennessee last October when Lattimore dislocated his right knee and tore three ligaments. He had surgery a month later and declared for the NFL draft in December. He trained in Florida for several months for the NFL scouting combine and South Carolinas pro day. Lattimores future was one of the most discussed topics prior to the draft, several analysts wondering if hed get picked at all and have to sign as a free again. Lattimore said the work he put in was rewarded when the 49ers drafted him in April. "It was one of the happiest moments of my life," he said. Lattimore finished his college career as South Carolinas career leader with 38 rushing touchdowns. Lattimore understands the importance of routine doctor visits, too. He said partnered with First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina to encourage teens and young people on regular medical visits, even without serious issues like Lattimore has had during his college career. He said the relationships he built with family doctors as a child helped trust their guidance these past two year when he worried about his future. "I didnt always know what to think when I was hurt," Lattimore said. "My doctors helped keep me straight." Lattimore has a new set of issues to deal with in San Francisco. Hes got a thick, new playbook to learn and a new home base to discover. "Its a lot more expensive out here," Lattimore said. Hes talked extensively with new teammate, 49ers running back Frank Gore, who overcame two major knee injuries in college to become one of the NFLs top runners. Gore spoke with Lattimore during his injuries and served as inspiration for a comeback. "It was great to finally meet him in person," Lattimore said. "Hes been wonderful to me." Dr. Greg Barabell, medical director of Select Health, said he was honoured to have Lattimore helping get an important message out. "Marcus can reach young people," Barabell said. Lattimores focus these days is getting back to the football field at a pace that works for his new team. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh has said he wants Lattimore to take a slower approach to returning. 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DEL MAR, Calif. -- There were times, as recently as a decade ago, when addiction issues threatened to keep trainer Richard Baltas from achieving all he wanted out of racing. But he got his act together, has steadily built his barn into one of the powerhouses on the West Coast, and on Sunday celebrated what has been his best Del Mar season yet by taking down the Grade 2, $253,105 Del Mar Derby with Free Rose.The win was a personal record 20th of the meet for Baltas, placing him three back of meet leader Phil DAmato with one day left this season. But having his best summer yet, and likely en route to a career-best year overall, made Baltas grateful as he stood outside the winners circle after the race.Its been a long time coming, a lot of hard work. Now Im getting the opportunities, Baltas said. I love the game. Thats why Ive stuck with it through the good and bad. Its a great feeling.Free Rose ($25.80) gave Baltas two major victories this summer. He pulled off a 28-1 upset in the Grade 3 La Jolla on Aug. 6. The Derby drew 14 3-year-olds, and Free Rose was only the eighth choice. As in the La Jolla, Free Rose was on or near the lead throughout, and held safe rivals to prevail.With Norberto Arroyo JJr.dddddddddddd up, Free Rose sat second behind pacesetter Mr. Roary, advanced to the lead on the far turn, opened a three-length lead at mid-stretch, and was all out to hold off late runs from Ralis, Dressed in Hermes, and Monster Bea, who were separated by noses just a half-length behind Free Rose.That was a hell of a move around the turn, Baltas said. I was hoping he wasnt going to get caught, and he didnt.Lucky Bryan was fifth and was followed, in order, by Blackjackcat, Moonlight Drive, Diplodocus, Ebadan, Trojan Nation, Imalreadythere, Gold Rush Dancer, Arcature, and Mr. Roary.Free Rose completed 1-1/8 miles on firm turf in 1:47.70.Free Rose, a gelding by Munnings, ran in a $20,000 claiming race at Keeneland in April but since then -- once moved to turf -- has won three of his last five starts. He is owned by Abbondanza Racing LLC, a locally based partnership overseen by local attorney Bing Bush Jr., which purchased Free Rose privately and sent him to Baltas. He has now won 4 of 11 starts, and the $150,000 he earned Sunday brought his career earnings to $314,760. ' ' '