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steve haskin is an award-winning Turf writer renowned for his Kentucky Derby commentary. He has been a senior correspondent at The Blood-Horse since 1998. When he decided in 2011 to list the top 60 or 70 3-year-olds as sort of a guide leading up to his “Derby Dozen” and “Derby Trail” columns featured in the magazine and on BloodHorse.com, he felt assigning a rating to each horse would be useful. He used a scale of 1-10, based on several factors, including performance, pedigree, and the visual impressiveness of the horses’ races.

JasOn shanDLeR has been a staff writer at The Blood-Horse since 2007, but he’s been a sportswriter for 12 years. Before moving to Lexington, he worked at the Norristown Times-Herald outside Phila-delphia. He is featured weekly on the BloodHorse.com video “That Handicapping Show” and is the author of the blogs “Triple Crown Talk” and “Breeders’ Cup Chat.” Shandler’s work also has been fea-tured on ESPN.com and NTRA.com.

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THE TRiPLE CRoWN TRAiL is a winding road with many ob-stacles. Potential runners must prove themselves capable at three dis-tances—11⁄4 miles for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. i), 91⁄2 furlongs for the Preakness Stakes (gr. i), and the near-mar-athon 11⁄2 miles for the Belmont Stakes (gr. i). Contenders must stay sound during a rigorous schedule of races against the top 3-year-olds in the nation. Trainers must balance keeping their horses strong and conditioned with maintaining soundness, all while trying to ensure a fresh horse at the start of a grueling five-week, three-race series. An additional challenge for trainers and owners is a need for graded stakes earnings—the 20 coveted spots in the Churchill Downs start-ing gate are occupied by those with the most graded earnings. Now consider questions of pedigree, conformation, and aptitude and the task of predicting the final Derby field is made more daunting. Even Thoroughbred enthusiasts find that springtime intro-duces a slew of new potential runners.

Ten weeks out from the May 5 kickoff to the Tri-ple Crown, this special report from BloodHorse.com is an early-season guide to the most promising sophomores that are likely to have an impact in the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont. in these pages you’ll be introduced to 40 top 3-year-olds that appear headed toward one of the American classic races.

Steve Haskin of “Derby Dozen” and “Hangin’ with Haskin” fame reviews each contender’s chances and assigns his own 1 to 10 rating—where 10 is Steve’s prediction that the horse not only will run but also be in contention down the stretch, and 1 means that the horse is an elite sophomore that needs a breakthrough before Derby Day to be considered a top contender.

Jason Shandler, author of “Triple Crown Talk”—also known for his no-nonsense persona on “That Handicapping Show”—serves as a counterpoint to Steve. Jason provides his own rating and analysis on each sophomore runner.

Profile pages include a wealth of data. Correspondent Joe Depaolo compiled several interesting facts about each contender. Four-gen-eration pedigree boxes are provided by The Jockey Club informa-tion Systems’ equineline.com service, while BRiSnet.com past-per-

formance charts (“PPs”) summarize the subject horses’ race careers to date.

Shorter statistical overviews starting on page 46 show race records and best performance, the lon-

gest distance the horse has won, and several quantita-tive figures for all 2012 Triple Crown nominees. one-

page reviews of past winners of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont provide some perspective, and brief histories of

the host tracks round out the Triple Crown preview.

BrOODMAre Sire: The sire of a horse’s dam (i.e., maternal grandfather)

COLOr: Abbreviations are b=bay; blk=black; ch=chestnut; dkb/br=dark bay or brown; wh=white; and gr/ro=gray or roan.

DAM: The female parent (i.e., mother)DOSAGe: A technique for classifying

Thoroughbred pedigrees by type based on aptitudinal characteristics inherited from selected sires, called “chefs-de-race.” The degree of inheritance attributed to each of these “chefs” was essentially constant in all pedigrees, the absolute value (or Dosage figure) varying from sire to sire. “Chefs,” chosen on the basis of their observable pre-potence for type, are assigned to one or two of five aptitudinal groups (Brilliant, inter-mediate, Classic, Solid, and Professional) covering the spectrum (from left to right as you read the dosage profile) of speed to endurance. The assignments are made to reflect the traits that these stallions pre-dictably and consistently transmit to their offspring. only one winner of the Kentucky Derby since 1940 (Strike the Gold), and only three winners of the Belmont Stakes over the same time frame (Damascus, Con-quistador Cielo, Creme Fraiche) have had a Di above 4.00. This is in direct contrast to stakes winners in general, of which about one-quarter to one-third have a Di greater than 4.00 and for which the average Di is slightly above 4.00.

eXPeriMeNTAL Free HANDiCAP: The Experimental Free Handicap, pub-lished annually by The Jockey Club since 1935, is a weight-based assessment of the previous year’s leading 2-year-olds, with

the weights compiled for a hypothetical race at 11⁄16 miles on dirt.

To be eligible for weighting, a 2-year-old must have finished in the top four in a grad-ed or listed stakes race run in the conti-nental United States. Listed stakes in 2011 were those with a value of $75,000 or more available to all starters, and no restrictions other than age or sex.

The weighting committee of racing secre-taries consists of Ben Huffman of Churchill Downs and Keeneland, P.J. Campo of the New York Racing Association, and Thom-as S. Robbins of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. They assign weights to eligible hors-es based on accomplishments during the 2-year-old season.

FUrLONG: one-eighth of a milerACe reCOrD: The four figures rep-

resent starts, wins, seconds, and thirds. A horse whose race record is 6-3-0-2 has start-ed six times with three wins, two thirds, and one unplaced effort.

SeX: Abbreviations are c=colt; f=filly; g=gelding; and r=ridgling (a colt with only one descended testicle).

Sire: The male parent (i.e., father)TrUeNiCKS: Compatibility of stallions

from one male line with mares from other sire lines has shaped the breed since the Eclipse/Herod cross of the late 18th cen-tury. Called nicks, these successful crosses have made a profound impact on the devel-

opment of the Thoroughbred. TrueNicks is a nick rating that utilizes the database of The Jockey Club—the world’s most com-plete records of Thoroughbreds and their performances—to produce a sophisticated rating based on all foals for a given cross.

A TrueNicks rating is derived from two statistical elements: a Sire improvement index (Sii) and a Broodmare Sire improve-ment index (BSii). Both of them compare the percentage of progeny stakes winners to starters. An Sii of 2.0 indicates the sire/sire line has twice the percentage of stakes win-ners out of mares by the broodmare sire/sire line as he does when bred to all other mares. A BSii of 3.0 indicates the percentage of stakes winners out of a stallion’s daughters when bred to the chosen sire/sire line is 3.0 times as high as the percentage of stakes winners produced by the same mares when bred to all other studs. The TrueNicks rat-ing is then calculated by multiplying the Sii by the BSii, effectively recognizing the real opportunity and performance of the given cross.

A test group of more than 100,000 horses of racing age revealed the following: While only 13% of the entire Thoroughbred popu-lation earn “A” ratings (A to A++), 37% of the stakes winners rate as “A’s;” and horses rated “B” or better (B to A++) represent just 30% of the entire population, yet 3 out of 4 (77%) stakes winners rate “B” or better.

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Algorithms (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AMay 8, 2009 Dosage: 4-9-12-1-0 • DI=2.71 • CD=0.61

Bernardini, b, 2003

A.P. Indy, 1989

Seattle Slew, 1974 Bold Reasoning

My Charmer

Weekend Surprise, 1980

Secretariat

Lassie Dear

Cara Rafaela, 1993 Quiet American, 1986 Fappiano

Demure

Oil Fable, 1986 Spectacular Bid

Northern Fable

Ava Knowsthecode, b, 1994

Cryptoclearance, 1984

Fappiano, 1977 Mr. Prospector

Killaloe

Naval Orange, 1975 Hoist the Flag

Mock Orange

Ava Romance, 1981

Avatar, 1972 Graustark

Brown Berry

Sunny Romance, 1973 Gallant Romeo

Sundestine

■ Bought as a yearling at the 2010 Keeneland September sale, Algorithms was one of 31 Bernardini progeny sold at the September 2010 Keene-land auction. The $170,000 purchase price actually fell a bit below the $199,323 average commanded by the prolific sire—an average that ranked in the top 10 at the sale.

■ Starlight Racing, which owns Algorithms, is looking for its fifth Kentucky Derby (gr. I) trip. Starlight sent out the Derby favorite in 2002, Harlan’s Holiday, who finished seventh.

■ Algorithms is part of the sophomore crop of Bernardini’s. The freshman crop yielded a Derby starter in Stay Thirsty, who finished 12th. That runner, incidentally, was trained by Todd Pletcher—who also trains Algorithms.

■ Winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) on Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park, Algorithms is bidding to become the third Holy Bull winner to go on to win the Derby. Barbaro (2006) and Go for Gin (1994) previously accomplished the feat.

■ Algorithms is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Undefeated winner of the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. iii), he easily defeated 2-year-old champ Hansen, combining class, speed, and professionalism. He’s a half brother to two sprinters, but he’s by Bernardini and there is plenty of stamina top and bot-tom. With a 105 Beyer and 1:351⁄5 mile already, and his Beyers jumping at least 10 points with each start, Pletcher has to make sure he doesn’t peak too early.

steve haskin’s

rating 9

Earned the right to stay in South Florida after his Holy Bull romp. By the time the Fountain of Youth Stakes (gr. ii) and Florida Derby (gr. i) are run, we’ll know if Javier Castellano made the right decision to jump off of the Derby favorite. Al-ready showed he can handle Hansen at one mile, and should only get better with maturity and distance. But is he better than Union Rags?

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5 3 1 0 $300,000 5 3 1 0 $300,000 2 2 0 0 $210,000 0 0 0 0 $0 3 1 1 0 $90,000 0 0 0 0 $0

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3012BelTT5fft1:01B1/150212BelTT4fft:47«H1/422411Pmm5fft1:01B10/561711Pmm4fft:48ªB14/651011Pmm4fft:48©B12/660311Pmm3fft:39B21/2129ü11BelTT5fg1:00«Bg6/4522ü11BelTT4fft:49¨B32/8603ü11BelTT5fft:59«B1/242111BelTT4fft:49©B11/362511Sar5fft1:01Bg1/291311Sar5fft1:00«Bg4/32

Alpha (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A+March 11, 2009 Dosage: 7-6-19-4-0 • DI=1.67 • CD=0.44

Bernardini, b, 2003

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear


Demure


Northern Fable

Munnaya, ch, 1991

Nijinsky II, 1967

Northern Dancer, 1961 Nearctic

Natalma

Flaming Page, 1959 Bull Page

Flaring Top

Hiaam, 1984

Alydar, 1975 Raise a Native

Sweet Tooth

Kamar, 1976 Key to the Mint

Square Angel

■ Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin was one of the beneficiaries of the transfer of horses from the barn of Saeed bin Suroor last year. Owner Godolphin Rac-ing turned 3-year-old filly It’s Tricky over to McLaughlin, who proceeded to win two grade I races in 2011.

■ Alpha’s sire, Bernardini, is the only horse owned by Sheikh Mohammed—Godolphin’s owner—to capture a Triple Crown race. Bernardini won the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) under the Sheikh’s Darley stable banner.

■ McLaughlin sports one Triple Crown victory, also recorded in 2006. He won the 2006 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with Jazil.

■ Alpha has a history of acting up in the gate, and it has been a point of emphasis during his training this winter. McLaughlin’s New York based assistant, Art Magnuson, frequently gate-schooled the colt, having him stand between two runners. “It’s something we will continue to do,” Magnuson said.

■ Alpha is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

He became the undisputed king of New York, winning the Count Fleet Stakes by daylight and then duplicating that effort in the re-positioned Withers Stakes, picking up valuable graded earnings. He established his 2-year-old form finishing second to Union Rags in the Champagne Stakes (gr. i) in only his second career start. He began his career with a six-length romp at Saratoga. Nothing flashy about him, but he’s all business and very dependable. it’ll take a big effort to dethrone him in New York.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

Took a big step forward in Withers, not so much by winning the race against an inferior group but because he figured out his gate problems. i haven’t seen anything else in New York to get excited about, so he should be the one to beat in the Wood Me-morial. if he wins, he’ll be one of the Derby favorites. Right now he’s Godolphin’s best Derby prospect in recent memory, in large part because he has remained in the U.S.

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CC200TJL2010$170,00085025TaborichaelBagnierrsJohn

GiantsCausea17361Jensashion10Northernashion180LaesidearmLlcenneallddie

4 1 2 0 $138,855 4 1 2 0 $138,855 1 1 0 0 $120,000 0 0 0 0 $0 3 0 2 0 $18,855 0 0 0 0 $0

DTTR DIST RCTINS RR RCTP CR 1 2 LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str IN JC DDSTopinishers Comment

04ï12Tam¨¨ 1ˆft:23ª:47« 1:12©1:44©3¨¨ËSfdavisG3 ¨¨78 82 8 34©4©5© 2 1¨‚LeparouxJulienR¨¨Ë £ 450Battlehardened¨‚Prospective±Reveron± Drovepastleaders41131ÿ11GP° 1„ft:47ª1:12«1:38¨1:51ª2¨¨ªdSpt ¨¨®87 88 0 112 1² 1 1 2²CastellanoJJ¨©§ £ 360Bigscreen²Battlehardened©ƒSunsoutgunsout‚ Gamel,justfailed1226ý11CD® 1ˆft:23«:48ª 1:14©1:44«2¨¨©dSpt ¨¨¬83 77 7 73¨3© 2¨ 2© 2© LanerieCJ¨¨ £ 640Indianambush©BattlehardenedƒNajjaar«‚ 3ide,heldgamel12

3011CD¨ 6f ft:21¨:45© :57¨ 1:10©2¨¨¨dSpt ¨¨©75 80 88 77 7¨§8Ë6° 4°CastellanoJJ¨¨ £ 1210nbridledsnote«Injeopard¨ƒNextrightthingª‚ ffrail,nothreat

17ï12Pmm4fft:4«B11142812Pmm5fft1:01¨B14332112Pmm5fft1:01ªB12301412Pmm4fft:50B47223ÿ11Pmm5fft1:00B11216ÿ11Pmm5fft1:02«B7111ý11CD5fft1:01¨B5011ý11CD4fft:48B146

Battle Hardened (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: B+March 12, 2009 Dosage: 4-3-25-0-0 • DI=1.56 • CD=0.34

Giant’s Causeway, ch, 1997

Storm Cat, 1983

Storm Bird, 1978 Northern Dancer

South Ocean

Terlingua, 1976 Secretariat

Crimson Saint

Mariah’s Storm, 1991

Rahy, 1985 Blushing Groom

Glorious Song

Immense, 1979 Roberto

Imsodear

Jen’s Fashion, ch, 1990

Northern Fashion, 1980

Northern Dancer, 1961

Nearctic

Natalma

Fashionable Trick, 1973

Buckpasser

Fashion Verdict

Be Fine With Me, 1983

Practitioner, 1973 Dr. Fager

Top Round

Becoming Bee, 1979 Verbatim

Bee for Me

■ A son of Giant’s Causeway, Battle Hardened pulled off the unusual feat of breaking his maiden in graded-stakes company—capturing the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. III) on Feb. 4 at Tampa Bay Downs.

■ Trainer Eddie Kenneally sent out his first Triple Crown starter in last year’s Kentucky Derby (gr. I). His charge, Santiva, finished sixth.

■ Owners Michael Tabor and Mrs. John Magnier have started five Kentucky Derby runners in partnership. Their best finish came in 2002 when Johannes-burg—the 2001 Bessemer Trust Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner—finished eighth.

■ What impressed Kenneally most about Battle Hardened’s score in the Sam F. Davis Stakes was his “professionalism.” Despite being in tight among horses, Battle Hardened remained poised. “He showed a little bit of gameness and a little bit of toughness, like you want to see going forward to the bigger races down the road,” Kenneally said.

■ Battle Hardened is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Even though he was a maiden going into the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. iii), he still was the wise-guy horse, getting bet down to 9-2. The optimism was justified as he rallied in the stretch to take over from Gulfstream Park Derby winner Reveron and then drew clear to win by 1¼ lengths in a respectable 1:442⁄5 for the 11⁄16 miles. Trained by Eddie Kenneally for Coolmore’s Michael Tabor and Mrs. John Magnier, he no doubt has a lot of room for improvement. But he’ll be facing much better from now on.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Nice job by Eddie Kenneally to spot him in a first-round prep race as a maiden, and the Giant’s Causeway colt responded with a solid win in which he showed profes-sionalism by racing comfortably in tight quarters. But i can’t get too excited about the Sam F. Davis winner at this point; it didn’t look like there was a lot that he beat, other than Prospective. That’s not to say he won’t improve, but my attention is elsewhere right now.

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faCTs & noTes...


BC200KEESEP2010$260,000800aatStablesLlc

EmireMaer2000344ntochedTalent2004StormCat183AdleFarm,IncABaffertBob

2 1 1 0 $44,800 2 1 1 0 $44,800 2 1 1 0 $44,800 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0


11ï12SAª 1m ft:23 :46« 1:10ª 1:34© 3 ¨¨«MdSWt ¨©§ 8 0/ 110 81¨ 1¨ 1« 1 1°‚ BejaranoR¨©¨ £b 240Bodemeister°‚Welterweight‚Stirred¨ Riddnot,inhandlate 816î12SA® 5 ft :21© :44 :56 1:02¨ 3 ¨¨«MdSWt ¨¨® 1 / 88 102 3¨ 2¨ 2¨ 2© BejaranoR¨©¨ £b 400Americanact©Bodemeister¬Orlcson 3w,2w,willingtowire 10

06ï12SA5fft1:00ª18/5530î12SA5fft:51/308î12ol5fft1:00©g2/343111ol5fft:5¨g1/82411ol6fft1:14«g21/301811ol6fft1:13¨6/181111ol6fft1:13«g6/200411ol5fft1:00©g/46211ol5fft1:00¨8/441811ol5fft1:00©3/331011ol5fft:5«1/210311ol5fft1:00«3/

Bodemeister (vA)Bay TrueNicks Rating: CApril 28, 2009 Dosage: 9-9-12-0-2 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.72

Empire Maker, dkb/br, 2000

Unbridled, 1987


Killaloe

Gana Facil, 1981 Le Fabuleux

Charedi

Toussaud, 1989 El Gran Senor, 1981 Northern Dancer

Sex Appeal

Image of Reality, 1976

In Reality

Edee’s Image

Untouched Talent, b, 2004

Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint

Parade Queen, 1994

A.P. Indy, 1989 Seattle Slew

Weekend Surprise

Spanish Parade, 1988

Roberto

Nijit

■ Purchased as a yearling at the 2010 Keeneland September sale for $260,000, Bodemeister was one of 27 hips sired by Empire Maker that sold at that auction. They commanded an average price of just under $175,000.

■ Ahmed Zayat, owner of Bodemeister, is looking to break through in the 2012 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), after com-ing tantalizingly close in each of the past three years. Pioneerof the Nile and Nehro both finished second (in 2009 and 2011, respectively), while likely favorite Eskendereya was pulled from contention for the 2010 edition just seven days out.

■ The horse is named for trainer Bob Baffert’s 7-year-old son, Bode.

■ Although Baffert has won nine Triple Crown races in his storied career, the victory notched by Lookin’ At Lucky in the 2010 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) represents his lone conquest in the series since 2002.

■ Bodemeister is currently based at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, Calif.

Normally would not put a maiden winner on here, but this is no ordinary maiden winner. it wasn’t his 9¼-length margin of victory and 1:342⁄5 mile as much as his impressive feat of running his second quarter in :234⁄5 and then running each sub-sequent quarter faster than the one before, coming home his final quarter in :232⁄5. Earned a 99 Beyer speed figure and did it on his own with no urging. There’s no telling how good he could be.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Dazzling maiden win put him on the map and surprised even Baffert. But he’s a late foal with a lot of catching up to do. And at this point we don’t know if he’s one-dimensional or how he’ll handle better company. Time will tell.

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faCTs & noTes...


CHC200$ChengNorman

LionHeart2001157ViapervitaIRE2003spectrumIRE12NormanChengKYCassidJames

3 0 2 1 $12000 3 0 2 1 $12000 3 0 2 1 $12000 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/E ODDS TopFinishers Comment

17ÿ11Hol° Ì1ˆft:23¨ :46« 1:11 1:42« 2 ¨¨®CshclfutG1 ¨¨ 81 0/ 3 2 8ªƒ 7¬‚ 7ª‚ 4¨‚ 3¨ƒEspinozaV¨©¨ £ 1220Liaison‚Rousingsermon¨Brotherfrancis 5dintostrlosthip1324ý11Hol® Ì7f ft:22« :46ª 1:10ª 1:22« 2 ¨¨®HolprevuG3 ¨¨ 82 80/ 105 1 7 6ª‚ 4© 3¨ 2 EspinozaV¨¨Ë £ 580SobrilliantBrotherfrancis¨‚Hodge² Offslo4dintostr 705ý11SAË 5 ft:21ª :44© :56« 1:03¨ 2 ¨¨«MdSpt ¨¨Ë 75 86/ 1212 12 12° 7Ë‚ 2ƒ EspinozaV¨©§ £ 2010HodgeƒBrotherfrancis±Blingchablingƒ Offbitslo5dlane12

1312SA4fft:51H27/310612SA5fft1:02ªH36/5430ÿ11SA5fft1:02©H44/5611ÿ11SA5fft1:02¨H80/11504ÿ11SA5fft1:00«H38/8816ý11SA5fft1:00«H18/55211SA5fft:5©H1/660711SA4fft:51ªH36/412411SA5fft:5ªH15/771711SA4fft:51©H70/751011SA4fft:48«B18/502811Dmr4fft:48H15/55

Brother Francis (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: CMarch 25, 2009 Dosage: 4-0-6-2-0 • DI=1.40 • CD=0.50

Lion Heart, ch, 2001

Tale of the Cat, 1994

Storm Cat, 1983 Storm Bird

Terlingua

Yarn, 1987 Mr. Prospector

Narrate

Satin Sunrise, 1990 Mr. Leader, 1966 Hail to Reason

Jolie Deja

Logic, 1979 Naskra

Bactu Reason

Viapervita, dkb/br, 2003

Spectrum, 1992

Rainbow Quest, 1981 Blushing Groom

I Will Follow

River Dancer, 1983 Irish River

Dancing Shadow

Way for Life, 1997

Platini, 1989 Surumu

Prairie Darling

Waitotara, 1979 Habitat

Sagrada

■ A homebred for owner Norman Cheng, Brother Francis is a son of Lion Heart—the runner-up in the 2004 Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

■ Cheng’s most noteworthy runner to date has been as breeder of grade II winner Secret Gypsy—who finished 11th in the 2010 Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I).

■ Brother Francis fell just short of winning last year’s CashCall Futurity (gr. I)—a race won by his sire in 2003. He finished third, beaten 1¾ lengths.

■ A New York native, Brother Francis’ trainer James Cassidy has been based in Southern California for more than three decades. Despite having had success on the grade I level in recent years—with horses such as Evening Jewel and The Usual Q. T.—Cassidy has not saddled a Triple Crown runner since 2002, when he sent out Ocean Sound to a 17th-place finish.

■ Brother Francis is currently based at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, Calif.

The country’s most-accomplished maiden, finishing second to So Brilliant in the Hollywood Prevue Stakes (gr. iii), beaten a half-length, and third in the CashCall Futurity (gr. i) behind Liaison and Rousing Sermon, beaten 1¾ lengths. Son of Kentucky Derby runner-up Lion Heart, he was scratched out of a grass maiden race due to a fever. He’ll have to show up pretty soon.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

The fact he is twice graded stakes-placed is nice from an earnings standpoint, but the horses that beat him didn’t exactly flatter him in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii). Plus, it looks like he’ll appreciate the turf more, and he shows his first work of the year on Feb. 13. Not on my radar.

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faCTs & noTes...

5044BrisnetcomLifetimePP's

BC2009KEESEP2010$435,000825787MagnierMrsJohnTaborMichaelSm

StreetSense2004148PricelessStorm1999StormCat1983Hertrich/mccarthyLivestockLlcKYBaffertBob

7 2 1 2 $209,930 6 1 1 2 $176,330 2 2 0 0 $183,600 1 1 0 0 $33,600 5 0 1 2 $26,330 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/EODDSTopFinishers Comment

2012OP 1m ft :23©:48 1:12ª1:38 3¨¨ËSouthwstG3 ¨©§82 94/98 112 2 2² 1¨ 1ªƒBejaranoR¨¨¬ £b 670CastawayªƒJakemoRecklessjerry‚ sedearly,rated,clear1121î12SAË 1ˆwf:23©:46«1:10¨1:41«3¨¨ËMdSpt ¨¨°85100/99 31¨1¨ 1¨ 1« 1©‚TalamoJoseph¨©¨ £b 290Castaway©‚Holycandy¬ƒLasso¨ƒ Cleard,stronghandling 530ÿ11SA« 1m ft :23©:47©1:10«1:36 2¨¨¬MdSpt ¨¨®72 87/94 21 1 1¨ 1² 3¨ GarciaMartin¨©§ £b 750Groovin'soloCandy'sjewelCastawayª‚ Foughtbackrail,game 805ý11SAË 5 ft :21ª:44©:56« 1:03¨2¨¨«MdSpt ¨¨©89 87/81 15 4¨ƒ7ª‚10ƒ10° ValdiviaJJr¨©§ £b 580HodgeƒBrotherfrancis±Blingchablingƒ Stalkedrail,weakened1208ü11SA¨ 6 ft :21ª:44©1:09©1:16 2¨¨ªMdSpt ¨¨«91 96/83 34 1¨1¨ 2² 3¨SutherlandC¨©§ £b 340Blackythebull‚Clearlyacowboy¨‚Castaway Speed,inside,held3rd 804û11DmrË Ì5 ft :22¨:45 :56ª 1:02«2¨¨©MdSpt ¨¨ª86 94/91 45 4©4© 3¬ 5¬ EspinoaV¨¨ £b 190Norm'spassion«‚MidnighttransferClearlyacowboy‚ 3wdintolane,nobid 820ù11DmrË Ì5 ft :22 :45©:57© 1:03ª2¨¨©MdSpt ¨¨«90 96/90 72 4© 4© 3© 2¨ƒEspinoaV¨¨ £b 520Sweetswap¨ƒCastawayTipoint 3wdintostr,late2nd 9

1312SA6fft1:12©H3/90612SA5fft:59¨H2/5531î12SA4fft:48¨H3/717î12SA4fft:45ªH1/3312î12SA5fft1:00H6/2524ÿ11SA5fft:59«H19/12318ÿ11SA5fft1:00©H29/9911ÿ11SA5fft1:00ªH36/11505ÿ11SA5fft1:01«H34/5229ý11SA6fft1:14¨H3/623ý11SA4fft:47«H17/8217ý11SA5fft1:02¨H47/51

Castaway (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++February 4, 2009 Dosage: 3-2-7-0-0 • DI=2.43 • CD=0.67

Street Sense, dkb/br, 2004

Street Cry, 1998

Machiavellian, 1987 Mr. Prospector

Coup de Folie

Helen Street, 1982 Troy

Waterway

Bedazzle, 1997 Dixieland Band, 1980 Northern Dancer

Mississippi Mud

Majestic Legend, 1985

His Majesty

Long Legend

Priceless Storm, b, 1999

Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint

Lady Lochinvar, 1993

Lord At War, 1980 General

Luna de Miel

Lady Winborne, 1976 Secretariat

Priceless Gem

■ The partnership that purchased Castaway at the 2010 Keeneland Sep-tember Sale—led by Michael Tabor and Mrs. John Magnier of Coolmore fame—had absolutely no trepidation about buying a horse from Street Sense’s freshman crop. They paid $435,000 for Castaway—50% more than any other Street Sense hip went for at the auction.

■ This show of confidence in the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)-winning sire paid dividends on Feb. 20, when Castaway won the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park. Castaway became the second graded stakes winner sired by Street Sense.

■ Eight of the last 10 winners of the Southwest Stakes have gone on to start in the Kentucky Derby—including 2004 Derby winner Smarty Jones.

■ Master of Hounds was Coolmore’s most recent Derby runner—placing fifth last year.

With Godolphin having several Derby contenders, it’s only appropriate for Coolmore to join in on the action, and they have an improving, well-bred colt who is just now coming into his own. He was impressive winning a division of the Southwest Stakes (gr. iii) after breaking from post 11, drawing off from the best the locals had to offer. Although he looked more like a Derby horse than Secret Circle, it must be noted he did run a full second slower than Secret Circle, who is a much faster horse.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

After taking six tries to break his maiden, he has really turned it around. Credit Baffert, who is a master at getting 3-year-olds to improve. His Southwest was nice, as he overcame an outside post and put away the other pacesetter before pulling away. He belongs in this group for now, but i don’t even think Baffert believes he’s fast enough to win classic races. At least, he has a pedigree that can help him.

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faCTs & noTes...


BC2009KEESEP2010$425,000800305LapentaRobertV

Bernardini2003426CasualLook2000RedRansom1987SFarishKYitoNicholasP

4 1 1 0 $50,025 3 1 1 0 $49,600 2 0 1 0 $20,425 1 0 0 0 $425 2 1 0 0 $29,600 0 0 0 0 $0


29î12GP® 1ˆgd:23©:47 1:10«1:42ª3¨¨®OC75k/n1xN ¨¨«96 107/49 73¨ 3¨ 2ª 6¨«8ª§‚VelazquezJR¨¨ £ *190Elpadrino©Takechargeindy¨ªƒArgentinetango¨ƒ Stumbled,start 901î12GP¨§ 1ˆft :23©:47©1:11«1:44ª3¨¨ËGpderby100k ¨©¨91 98/95 54© 4¨3¨2 2 VelazquezJR¨¨Ë £ 330ReeronCasualtrick¬Kingkidª 3d,couldntgetby1118ý11CDË 1m ft :23 :46©1:11©1:37ª2¨¨ªMdSpt ¨¨®90 90/78 61²2²1¨1ª1© CastanonJL¨¨ £ *170Casualtrick©Chalybeatesprings²Beergarden‚ Viedbeteen,cleared1227ù11Sar© 6f ft :22¨:45 :56« 1:09ª2¨¨«MdSpt ¨¨ª92 95/75 82 2 2ª3®5¨©ƒNakataniCS¨¨° £ 370Fireonice¨§ƒOurentourage‚Pennsgrant Pressedoffins,tired 8

1812Pmm5fft1:00©B3/231012Pmm4fft:48B1/3621î12Pmm4fft:47¨B3/7513î12Pmm4fft:47¨B1/362411Pmm5fft:59ªB1/561711Pmm5fft1:01B5/220511Pmm4fft:47B1/2312ý11CD4fft:48©Bg3/4003ý11CD4fft:49ªB17/352611SarTT5fft1:02«B1/11811SarTT4fft:47©B1/700811SarTT4fft:48B1/37

Casual Trick (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++May 25, 2009 Dosage: 2-7-17-0-0 • DI=2.06 • CD=0.42

Bernardini, b, 2003

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear


Demure


Northern Fable

Casual Look, b, 2000

Red Ransom, 1987

Roberto, 1969 Hail to Reason

Bramalea

Arabia, 1977 Damascus

Christmas Wind

Style Setter, 1990

Manila, 1983 Lyphard

Dona Ysidra

Charleston Rag, 1982

General Assembly

Music Ville

■ Longtime, prolific owner/trainer duo Nick Zito and Bob LaPenta are looking to break through in this year’s Derby after coming very close in each of the past two years. They sent out Derby runner-up Ice Box in 2010, and Dialed In, the beaten favorite a year ago—who finished eighth.

■ The pair does own a Classic victory, having captured the 2008 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) with Da’ Tara. Hall of Famer Zito, for his part, has won four Triple Crown races for other clients.

■ Casual Trick, one of 31 Bernardini offspring sold at the 2010 Keeneland September sale, was one of the more coveted of the lot, as only three of the 31 commanded a higher sale price than the $425,000 LaPenta paid.

■ Zito has spoken glowingly about Casual Trick over the winter. He told the Gulfstream Park notes team that Casual Trick is “the type of horse that takes you to the promised land.”

■ Casual Trick is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Showed a great deal of promise breaking his maiden going a mile at Churchill Downs and then finishing a game second, beaten a half-length, in the Gulfstream Park Derby. But ran an inexplicably bad race in a 11⁄16-mile allowance/optional claimer. Because the race was run over a wet sealed track, he may have hated the going and deserves one more chance on a fast surface. His :482⁄5 breeze following that race was a good sign.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

Ran a good second to Reveron, who was beaten just over a length in Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. iii), but came back to turn in a clunker in a Jan. 29 optional claimer. off course or not, a Derby contender can’t lose by more than 30 lengths in late January. Like many other Bernardinis, might find his peak later in the season.

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faCTs & noTes...

5044risnetcomLifetimePPs

C2009$650GoolhinRacingLlc

ernarini2003426Marietta2004Machiaellian1987DarleKYMclaughlinKiaranP

3 1 1 0 $47,350 2 1 1 0 $39,350 1 0 0 0 $8,000 1 0 0 0 $8,000 2 1 1 0 $39,350 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/E ODDS ToFinishers Comment

2912GP¨§ 1m s:23ª :45ª 1:10¨ 1:36 3 ¨¨®olullG3 ¨¨« 87 100/ 67 25® 4 4¬ 6 6¨°ƒ elaqueJR¨¨ 310Algorithms¬ansenMaonis¨ umestart,faltere 6

16ÿ11GPª 6 ft :22 :44« 1:09 1:15© 2 ¨¨¬OC75k/n1xN ¨¨® 93 99/ 96 54 2² 2 1¨ 2¨ elaqueJR¨¨ 080Algorithms¨Consortium«Seenkin Yielelate 612ý11Aqu® 6 ft :22© :45¨ 1:10© 1:17 2 ¨¨¨MSt ¨¨® 84 92/ 89 112 5¬ 4« 1¨ 1«ƒ GarciaA¨©§ 1350Consortium«ƒRiseagainst¨Schoolsirit 3ursuit,ask3/1612

0912Pmm4fft:50«38/452112Pmm5fft1:01¨7/301412Pmm5fft1:014/230712Pmm4fft:51©64/7031ÿ11Pmm4fft:4937/10708ÿ11Pmm4fft:47©1/2201ÿ11Pmm4fft:50«19/2005ý11elTT4fft:49©20/652311elTT4fft:48g3/641611elTT4fft:51©97/1000711elTT4fft:49g9/252511Gtc4fft:471/3

Consortium (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++March 3, 2009 Dosage: 7-6-11-0-0 • DI=3.36 • CD=0.83

Bernardini, b, 2003

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear


Demure


Northern Fable

Marietta, dkb/br, 2004

Machiavellian, 1987

Mr. Prospector, 1970 Raise a Native

Gold Digger

Coup de Folie, 1982 Halo

Raise the Standard

Minister Wife, 1992

Deputy Minister, 1979

Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Dowery, 1981 Full Pocket

Vaguely Royal

■ Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has saddled four Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters in his career. He came close to taking home the roses in 2005, as his charge Closing Argument fell a half-length short of defeating Giacomo.

■ McLaughlin cites Consortium’s mental makeup as one of the things he likes most about the horse. He says the Bernardini colt “has a great mind.”

■ The elite New York-based trainer has become a big fan of Bernardini’s progeny. “Bernardini is such a great sire,” McLaughlin told the Gulfstream Park notes team. “It’s nice to have quite a few Bernardinis in the barn.”

■ The horse McLaughlin remains most closely identified with is Invasor—who followed up a win in the 2006 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) with a victory in the 2007 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I).

■ Consortium is currently based at Belmont Park, where he is under the supervision of assistant trainer Art Magnuson.

This highly promising son of Bernardini is in the same predicament as Casual Trick, running dead-last, beaten nearly 20 lengths, in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. iii) over a sloppy sealed track. He previously ran a strong second to Algorithms in an allowance race after breaking his maiden by 4¾ lengths at Aqueduct in his career debut. He also deserves another chance on a fast track. He has worked since, breezing a half in :504⁄5.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

As of mid- February, Kiaran McLaughlin has no idea what went wrong in the Holy Bull. Maybe they will figure it out, but it’s certainly not a good sign to lose by 20 lengths in your season debut. Maybe he’ll turn it around in the Gotham S. (gr. iii).

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faCTs & noTes...

5044Brisnetcomifetimes

GRRC2009S2010$135,0006672023SteinmannHein

GiantsCauseay1997361DreamfSummer1999SiberianSummer1989JamesCeigelHarringtonMike

6 3 1 2 $539,000 6 3 1 2 $539,000 1 0 0 1 $18,000 0 0 0 0 $0 5 3 1 1 $521,000 0 0 0 0 $0

DAR DIS RACINS RR RAC CR 1 2 SDS 1C 2C Str IN JC MDDSoinisers Comment

19ï12SA® 7f ft:22ª:45«1:09¨1:21¨3¨¨®SnvicnteG2 ¨¨® 82 84115 23 4©4©3© 3¨ RosarioJoel¨©ª £b 050Drill±Americanact¨Creativecause¨‚ Cameoutstr,illingly 405ý11CD° 1ˆft:23¨:47¨1:12¨1:44©2¨¨°BcjuvnleG1 ¨©©102111 89 73«3ª 2¨3¨ 3¨ RosarioJoel¨©© £b 590Hansen²Unionrags¨Creativecause¬ 3ide2ndturn1301ü11SA¬ 1ˆft:23ª:48©1:12ª1:42ª2¨¨NorfolkG1 ¨©§ 68 78116 42¨2¨ 2²1¨1ª‚RosarioJoel¨©© £b 190Creativecauseª‚Drillª‚Rulerofdubai Stalked,bid,dreclear 60711Dmr Ì7f ft:23 :45ª1:09ª1:22 2¨¨®DmrfutG1 ¨¨° 81 89102 86 4© 4¨3¨3¨ BejaranoR¨©© £b 090Drill‚MajesticcityƒCreativecause± Bidbtn,bum,stdied 8

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Creative Cause (KY)Gray or Roan TrueNicks Rating: A++April 6, 2009 Dosage: 3-2-23-0-0 • DI=1.43 • CD=0.29


Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint



Glorious Song


Imsodear

Dream of Summer, gr/ro, 1999

Siberian Summer, 1989

Siberian Express, 1981

Caro

Indian Call

Mia Karina, 1983 Icecapade

Basin

Mary’s Dream, 1990

Skywalker, 1982 Relaunch

Bold Captive

Proper Mary, 1983 Properantes

My Mary

■ About the horse’s personality, trainer Mike Harrington said that Creative Cause is, “full of himself,” and that he “likes to play.” But ultimately, ac-cording to Harrington, the horse gets his work done.

■ Creative Cause was the second Breeders’ Cup World Championships starter that Harrington and owner Heinz Steinmann teamed up on. Creative Cause finished third in the 2011 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I), while Buck Trout finished seventh in the same race in 1998.

■ Carrots are a mainstay of Creative Cause’s diet while peppermints are his preferred treat.

■ Guadalupe Vazquez has been Creative Cause’s groom since the colt, currently based at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif., first arrived in Harrington’s barn.

He’s the consummate pro. in his three victories—a maiden score, the Best Pal Stakes (gr. ii), and Norfolk Stakes (gr. i)—he was never touched with the whip. Jock hit him in the San Vicente Stakes (gr. ii), even though it was only a seven-furlong prep, and he ducked in twice, changing leads each time. He changes leads smoothly and just keeps coming in the stretch. He had trouble in both his defeats last year, the Del Mar Futurity (gr. i) and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i), and was beaten only a length each time. He’s bred to run all day, and his grinding style of running should serve him better as the distances stretch out. Tough, consistent, and honest, he’s a trainer’s dream.

steve haskin’s

rating 9

Most people who back him were satisfied with his San Vicente effort as he was closing some ground at the end in his season debut. Yes, he needs more ground, but the bottom line is that he had every opportunity to beat a short field and couldn’t. He’s a consistent horse and has good tactical speed—which means he’ll be a threat in most races—but the gut feeling here is that he is a grinder type and may not be fast enough to win classic races.

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BC2009FTKJL2010$70,000675KlaravichStablesIncLawrencei

HighCotton200309EchoBluff1999PineBluff199StonecliffFarmFLPompayTerri

2 2 0 0 $10,000 1 1 0 0 $30,000 2 2 0 0 $10,000 1 1 0 0 $150,000 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0

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Currency Swap (FL)Bay TrueNicks Rating: B+March 15, 2009 Dosage: 4-5-9-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.72

High Cotton, b, 2003

Dixie Union, 1997

Dixieland Band, 1980 Northern Dancer

Mississippi Mud

She’s Tops, 1989 Capote

She’s a Talent

Happy Tune, 1995 A.P. Indy, 1989 Seattle Slew

Weekend Surprise

Hum Along, 1989 Fappiano

Minstress

Echo Bluff, b, 1999

Pine Bluff, 1989

Danzig, 1977 Northern Dancer

Pas de Nom

Rowdy Angel, 1979 Halo

Ramhyde

You’renotlistening, 1991

Kennedy Road, 1968 Victoria Park

Nearis

Madeleine Gallay, 1985

L’Natural

Quicker Gold

■ Owner Seth Klarman, who races Currency Swap under the banner of Klaravich Stables Inc., purchased a minority stake in the Boston Red Sox in 2009.

■ Currency Swap will always hold a special place in the heart of trainer Terri Pompay. The horse’s victory in the 2011 Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga marked Pompay’s first career grade I triumph. Making the win all the more sweet was that it came at Saratoga, Pompay’s hometown.

■ Currency Swap is part of the extremely potent freshman class of sire High Cotton. Eight of High Cotton’s offspring made it to the races in 2011, combining to win 15 races from 31 starts.

■ Klarman manages the world’s 11th largest hedge fund, according to Bloomberg News. Currency Swap is one of a number of horses owned by Klarman whose names have financial roots.

■ Currency Swap is currently based at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla.

He’s another on the comeback trail, not having run since winning the Hopeful Stakes (gr. i) in only his second career start. i’ll Have Another came off a sixth in the Hopeful to win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii) off a five-month layoff. He broke his maiden by six lengths at Saratoga at first asking, despite lugging out, which he also did in the Hopeful. He’ll have to correct that problem if he’s going to become a serious Derby contender. Trained by Derby trail newcomer Terri Pompay, he’s by young stallion High Cotton, out of a Pine Bluff mare. His first start back will tell a lot.

steve haskin’s

rating 4

Undefeated in both of his juvenile starts, but the horse would have to be a freak to make a splash on the Triple Crown trail. He’s just missed too much time and only shows three average works as of early February. Probably only has enough time for one major Derby prep. Can’t see him being a factor.

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BC2009KEESEP2010$35,000850640ollarsCathyBob

ScatDaddy2004217FollowYourBliss2002ThunderGulch1992PatriciaAnnEliaTrustKYAsmussenStevenM

9 3 2 1 $233,623 3 1 1 0 $130,885 1 1 0 0 $120,000 0 0 0 0 $0 8 2 2 1 $113,623 6 2 1 1 $102,738


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1312SA4fft:50ª25/310612SA6fft1:12¨2/103012SA5fft1:00ª10/372312SA5fft1:01«19/381612SA5fft1:01©14/3928ÿ11SA4fft:49©20/3221ÿ11SA5fft1:01«38/5714ÿ11SA4fft:51«28/2921ý11CD4fsy:52©B27/2814ý11CD4fft:52«B44/453011CD4fft:50¨B44/582311CD5fft1:02¨B18/47

Daddy Nose Best (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++March 3, 2009 Dosage: 5-1-5-1-0 • DI=2.43 • CD=0.83

Scat Daddy, dkb/br, 2004

Johannesburg, 1999

Hennessy, 1993 Storm Cat

Island Kitty

Myth, 1993 Ogygian

Yarn

Love Style, 1999 Mr. Prospector, 1970 Raise a Native

Gold Digger

Likeable Style, 1990 Nijinsky II

Personable Lady

Follow Your Bliss, b, 2002

Thunder Gulch, 1992

Gulch, 1984 Mr. Prospector

Jameela

Line of Thunder, 1987

Storm Bird

Shoot a Line

Follow the Money, 1996

Pine Bluff, 1989 Danzig

Rowdy Angel

Money Player, 1984 Marshua’s Dancer

Troubles Trouble

■ Owners Bob and Cathy Zollars are looking for their first Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starter since Private Emblem in 2002. Private Emblem finished 14th.

■ Trainer Steve Asmussen defended his title in the El Camino Real Derby (gr. III) Feb. 18 with Daddy Nose Best. Asmussen won last year’s El Camino Real with Silver Medallion, who failed to make the Derby field.

■ Zollars named the colt partially after his sire, Scat Daddy, but also as a tribute to the 1950s TV show, “Father Knows Best.”

■ Daddy Nose Best was extremely busy as a juvenile—making eight starts during his freshman campaign. Only two of this year’s 397 early Triple Crown nominees (Argentine Tango, and Ravelo’s Boy) raced more in 2011.

■ Future plans are undetermined for Daddy Nose Best, who was under the care of Asmussen assistant Darren Fleming at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, Calif.

He’s most likely a grass horse, but his gutsy nose victory in the El Camino Real Derby (gr. iii) on the Tapeta surface at least gives him some credibility and a li-cense to try the dirt again. He’s had one good race on dirt and one bad one in his first two career starts, but his sire, Scat Daddy, as good a grass sire as he’s been, did win the Florida Derby (gr. i), as did his broodmare sire Thunder Gulch, so his pedigree shouldn’t stop him from moving forward on the dirt.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Jockey Julien Leparoux has followed this colt everywhere Asmussen has sent him, which is a good sign. His El Camino Real win was impressive; stuck on the inside and then outdueled a pretty good colt to win at nine furlongs. Yes, turf is probably where he is best, but the Derby is the goal now and he will get his chance. He has very good bottom under him already with nine starts.

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CC2009$675EPaulRoshamStalesLlc

DiscreetCat2003053estSideDancer2003Goneest1984EPaulRoshamStaleLlcFLPletcherToddA

2 2 0 0 $57,500 2 2 0 0 $57,500 1 1 0 0 $33,200 0 0 0 0 $0 1 1 0 0 $24,300 0 0 0 0 $0


07î12GP® 1m ft:24 :47¨ 1:11© 1:36¨ 3 ¨¨¬OC75k/n1xN ¨©§ 78 90/ 105 91 1 1¨ 1ª 1¬ CastellanoJJ¨¨Ë £ *080Discreetdancer¬Necknneck©Toistomanƒ Riddenout903ÿ11GPª 5 ft :22 :44« :56© 1:02¨ 2 ¨¨¨‘MdSt ¨¨Ë 92 99/ 90 35 2 1 1« 1°ƒ CastellanoJJ¨©§ £ *070Discreetdancer°ƒPutitthereƒIslandscholarª Riddenout8

1312Pmm5fft1:00«4/2630î12Pmm5fft1:02©6/1623î12Pmm4fft:50«29/3601î12Pmm5fft1:01«6/1624ÿ11Pmm4fft:48«25/1272711Pmm4fft:4911/242011Pmm4fft:48©2/291511Pmm5fft1:00¨3/80911Pmm5fft1:01¨6/100211Pmm4fft:487/161811SarTT4fft:50«53/700611SarTT3fft:39©25/26

Discreet Dancer (FL)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: DApril 11, 2009 Dosage: 5-6-9-0-0 • DI=3.44 • CD=0.80

Discreet Cat, b, 2003

Forestry, 1996


Terlingua

Shared Interest, 1988 Pleasant Colony

Surgery

Pretty Discreet, 1992

Private Account, 1976

Damascus

Numbered Account

Pretty Persuasive, 1988

Believe It

Bury the Hatchet

West Side Dancer, dkb/br, 2003

Gone West, 1984


Gold Digger

Secrettame, 1978 Secretariat

Tamerett

Bering Cruise, 1993


Pas de Nom

Lassie’s Lady, 1981 Alydar

Lassie Dear■ Owner E. Paul Robsham Stables—which is run by Joyce Robsham, widow

of the late Paul—is looking to make the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a homebred for the second time in three years. Discreetly Mine finished 13th for Robsham Stables in 2010.

■ Discreet Dancer was forced to miss some training in early February, thanks to a fever that topped 102 degrees. He returned to the worktab on Feb. 13—posting a five-furlong breeze of 1:004⁄5, fourth fastest of 29 works at the distance.

■ West Side Dancer, the dam of Discreet Dancer, is off to a strong start as a broodmare. Discreet Dancer is her second foal to race. Her first, Travelin’ Man, was a grade II-winning sprinter.

■ Robsham Stables’ more recent grade I winners include Discreetly Mine, who captured the 2010 King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I), and R Heat Lightning, who won the 2010 Spinaway Stakes (gr. I).

■ Discreet Dancer is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

He’s one of several undefeated horses trained by Todd Pletcher and may be the most brilliant of all of them. The son of Discreet Cat has won both his starts by a com-bined 15¼ lengths. After breaking his maiden by 9¾ lengths against Florida- breds going 5½ furlongs, he stretched out to a mile in open company and drew off to a front-running 5½-length score over a classy bunch of allowance horses. Pletcher said he has great mechanics and is very athletic, and he still hasn’t gotten to the bottom of him, in the mornings or in his races.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

No doubt about his brilliant speed, the main question is how far he’ll be able to carry it. Pletcher says he’s seen no indication that the colt won’t stretch out two turns, but stretch-ing out to classic distances is another story. May be a factor in Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth S. (gr. ii) and possibly even the Florida Derby (gr. i), but would be mildly surprised to see him be a factor in the Triple Crown. Will probably be a stellar miler down the road.

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5044risnetcomLifetimePP's

C2009$816358SkeedattleStale

rokeno1997153DiieTalking2002Diielandand1980SkeedattleAssociatesKYSmithHamiltonA

5 2 0 2 $80,200 5 2 0 2 $80,200 5 2 0 2 $80,200 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0


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1812Lrl1mft1:43¨H1/21012Lrl6fft1:13H1/10412Lrl7fft1:28«1/12812Lrl5fft1:00ª1/202012Lrl4fft:4910/3912ü11Lrl5fft1:011/1106ü11Lrl5fft1:022/1021û11LrlT4ffm:52©3/53011Lrl5fft1:00©2/151611Lrl4fft:49¨6/142711Lrl4fft:493/62011Lrl4fft:50ª5/14

Done Talking (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AJanuary 30, 2009 Dosage: 10-6-10-2-2 • DI=2.33 • CD=0.67

Broken Vow, b, 1997

Unbridled, 1987


Killaloe


Charedi

Wedding Vow, 1988 Nijinsky II, 1967 Northern Dancer

Flaming Page

Wedding Picture, 1981

Blushing Groom

Strike a Pose

Dixie Talking, b, 2002

Dixieland Band, 1980


Nearctic

Natalma

Mississippi Mud, 1973

Delta Judge

Sand Buggy

Gin Talking, 1997

Allen’s Prospect, 1982

Mr. Prospector

Change Water

Chattin, 1990 Rollicking

Vodka Talking

■ A homebred from Skeedattle Stable, Done Talking takes his name from his dam—Dixie Talking. She notched Skeedattle’s signature victory to date, winning the 2005 Cicada Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct.

■ Trainer Hamilton Smith has been a fixture on the Maryland racing circuit for years. At the height of his run, he finished in the top three of the Maryland trainer standings for four consecutive years (1998-2001).

■ Done Talking’s sire, Broken Vow, has sired three Triple Crown runners. Private Vow finished 15th in the 2006 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), while Stay Put and Interactif finished 5th and 6th, respectively, in the 2010 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

■ Both trainer and owner are in search of their first Triple Crown starter.

■ Done Talking is currently based at Laurel Park in Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

He’s up to seven furlongs in his works and should be nearing his 3-year-old debut. The son of Broken Vow, stabled at Laurel Park, won back-to-back races at Delaware Park and Parx Racing & Casino before closing fast to finish fourth, beaten less than a length in the Remsen Stakes (gr. ii) at 21-1. The third-place finisher El Padrino came back to win his 3-year-old debut impressively. it will be interesting to see what path trainer Hamilton Smith decides to take with him. He’s already run well at four dif-ferent distances from 6 furlongs to 11⁄8 miles, so the potential certainly is there.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Mildly intriguing Broken Vow colt with a closing running style. Made five starts as a juvenile, so he’s got some bottom, but i’m not sure he’s fast enough; has little tactical speed. Should appreciate some of these longer races.

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CHC2009KEESEP2010$250,0008501461DonegalRacing

EvenTheScore1998132MiningMyOn2001SmartStrike1992PhilNeedhamJudyNeedhamKYRomansDale

6 1 1 2 $392,091 4 1 0 1 $367,091 6 1 1 2 $392,091 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 2 0 1 1 $25,000


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Dullahan (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: A++February 8, 2009 Dosage: 8-8-10-0-0 • DI=4.20 • CD=0.92

Even the Score, gr/ro, 1998

Unbridled’s Song, 1993

Unbridled, 1987 Fappiano

Gana Facil

Trolley Song, 1983 Caro

Lucky Spell

Ashtabula, 1991 Rahy, 1985 Blushing Groom

Glorious Song

Now Your Teapottin, 1983

Native Royalty

Sweet Bernice

Mining My Own, ch, 2001

Smart Strike, 1992


Gold Digger

Classy ‘n Smart, 1981

Smarten

No Class

Aspenelle, 1990

Vice Regent, 1967 Northern Dancer

Victoria Regina

Little to Do, 1980 Dynastic

Tribal to Do

■ Dullahan, owned by Donegal Racing, is named for an Irish mythological figure.

■ Of the 3,059 horses sold during the 2010 Keeneland September auction, only two were sired by Even the Score. Dullahan was, by far, the more coveted. He was purchased for $250,000, while the other Even the Score netted a comparatively paltry $2,200.

■ Trainer Dale Romans notched his first Triple Crown victory last year when Shackleford captured the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

■ Romans believes Dullahan, a half brother to 2009 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Mine That Bird, is “much better looking” than the Derby winner.

■ Dullahan is currently based at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla.

He’s proved his versatility when it comes to track surfaces, finishing on the board on dirt, grass, and synthetic, including an impressive victory in the Dixiana Breed-ers’ Futurity (gr. i) on Keeneland’s Polytrack, a solid third in the With Anticipation Stakes (gr. ii) on grass, and a fast-closing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i) on dirt, in which he rallied from 13th and last. in the Breeders’ Futurity he raced wide the entire trip and had to make a sustained five-furlong run. He’s a big, lanky, long-striding horse who should improve with maturity.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

on the positive side he’s a grade i winner who has a nice turn of foot, and he doesn’t have to worry about graded earnings thanks to his Breeders’ Futurity win. But he’s done his best running on synthetics and turf, having failed to hit the board in three dirt starts. Plus, neither of his two preps is likely to be on dirt. Missed about a month of training because of illness. Let’s see his first race back.

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CHC2009EESEP2010$210,000825513et'sGoStale

Pulpit1994257EnchantedRock2004Giant'sCauseway1997EmoryAHamiltonPletcherToddA

4 2 1 1 $86,100 2 0 1 1 $30,000 1 1 0 0 $25,500 2 2 0 0 $56,100 3 1 1 1 $60,600 0 0 0 0 $0

ATETR ST RACTONS RR RACETPE CR E1 E2/ P SPPP ST 1C 2C Str N JOCE /EOSTopinishers Comment

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el Padrino (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: A++January 22, 2009 Dosage: 11-5-20-0-0 • DI=2.60 • CD=0.75

Pulpit, b, 1994

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear

Preach, 1989 Mr. Prospector, 1970 Raise a Native

Gold Digger

Narrate, 1980 Honest Pleasure

State

Enchanted Rock, ch, 2004

Giant’s Causeway, 1997


Terlingua

Mariah’s Storm, 1991 Rahy

Immense

Chic Shirine, 1984


Gold Digger

Too Chic, 1979 Blushing Groom

Remedia

■ One of 20 Pulpit offspring sold during the 2010 Keeneland September sale, El Padrino was certainly one of the more coveted. Only four of the 20 sold for more than El Padrino’s $210,000 purchase price.

■ It’s not easy for a 3-year-old to stand out in trainer Todd Pletcher’s barn, but El Padrino has managed to do it. “He’s a talented colt that we’ve thought a lot about from the very beginning,” Pletcher told the Gulfstream Park notes team. “He’s a strong, well-minded colt.”

■ Let’s Go Stable, a partnership managed by Northeastern-based brothers-in-law Kevin Scatuorchio and Bryan Sullivan, is looking for its second Triple Crown starter. Ready’s Echo finished third in the 2008 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) for the partnership.

■ Scatuorchio’s father, Jim, was the owner of 2007 John Deere Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. IT) winner English Channel.

■ El Padrino is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

There’s an awful lot to like about this son of Pulpit, who won an allowance race the same day as the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. iii), defeating the classy stakes-placed Take Charge indy, who had opened a big lead on the turn and finished 13¾ lengths ahead of the third horse. He broke his maiden by 12¾ lengths in the slop at Bel-mont, so he has yet to win on a fast track. But his third, beaten three-quarters of a length, in the Remsen Stakes (gr. ii) showed he can run big on any surface. Like Algorithms, he has beautiful action and definitely a look of class.

steve haskin’s

rating 8

Will be sent to the Feb. 25 Risen Star Stakes (gr. ii) in order to separate him from Algorithms and Discreet Dancer, but i think he’ll turn out to be the best of Pletch-er’s talented bunch. Could not have looked any better in season debut at Gulf-stream and should be best-suited to longer distances because of his running style and professional demeanor. i know he doesn’t even have a stakes win yet, but don’t be surprised if he’s one of the Derby favorites on May 5.

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EmpireMaer2000344DeltaPrincess1999ApIndy1989PalidesInvestmentsNvIncKYHarringtonMie

4 1 1 0 $112,000 4 1 1 0 $112,000 1 0 1 0 $40,000 0 0 0 0 $0 3 1 0 0 $72,000 0 0 0 0 $0


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empire way (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++February 3, 2009 Dosage: 10-11-17-0-2 • DI=2.81 • CD=0.68

Empire Maker, dkb/br, 2000

Unbridled, 1987


Killaloe


Charedi

Toussaud, 1989 El Gran Senor, 1981 Northern Dancer

Sex Appeal

Image of Reality, 1976

In Reality

Edee’s Image

Delta Princess, dkb/br, 1999

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear

Lyphard’s Delta, 1990

Lyphard, 1969 Northern Dancer

Goofed

Proud Delta, 1972 Delta Judge

Loving Sister

■ An Empire Maker colt, Empire Way was purchased for $250,000 at the 2011 Fasig-Tipton Florida February sale. Empire Maker was quite the popular sire at that auction, as his progeny commanded the highest and second-highest purchase prices.

■ Despite the success that trainer Mike Harrington has had with juveniles such as Buck Trout and Swiss Yodeler, the long-time California-based trainer has yet to saddle a Triple Crown starter.

■ Like stablemate Creative Cause, carrots make up a large portion of Empire Way’s diet. However, unlike Creative Cause, Empire Way does not like to be fed peppermints.

■ Since Empire Way’s arrival in the Harrington barn, Carl Smith has served as the colt’s groom.

■ Empire Way is currently based at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Calif.

He needed a good effort in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii) and got it, finishing second to 43-1 shot i’ll Have Another after getting a dream trip on the rail. He came home well enough to finish nearly three lengths ahead of the third horse while never threatening the winner. By Empire Maker, out of an A.P. indy mare, he gave an indication of what was to come by finishing a rallying fifth in the Cash-Call Futurity (gr. i), beaten only 2¾ lengths.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Moved way up in Robert Lewis, which was his first start on dirt. Difficult to tell what his upside is until he races again, but i think he might have a chance to make more of an impact than his stablemate, Creative Cause. For now, we know he likes to run at the end of races, and he has the right kind of pedigree for the Triple Crown. Full brother to Royal Delta.

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C200FTMMAY2011$600,00060AugustinStale

InianCarlie122allyStorm18SummerSuall187JerryJamgotcianLlcKYSepparJonatanE

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ever So Lucky (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: DMay 3, 2009 Dosage: 2-2-4-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.75

Indian Charlie, b, 1995

In Excess, 1987


Caro

Indian Call

Kantado, 1976 Saulingo

Vi

Soviet Sojourn, 1989 Leo Castelli, 1984 Sovereign Dancer

Suspicious Native

Political Parfait, 1984 Diplomat Way

Peach Butter

Bally Storm, dkb/br, 1998

Summer Squall, 1987


South Ocean


Secretariat

Lassie Dear

Bally Five, 1990

Miswaki, 1978 Mr. Prospector

Hopespringseternal

Charlotte Amalie, 1982

Gay Mecene

Serenita■ Purchased for $600,000 as a 2-year-old, Ever So Lucky was the

sale-topper at the 2011 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic sale by a $210,000 margin.

■ Ever So Lucky spent the winter in Camden, S.C., where his Hall of Fame trainer, Jonathan Sheppard, keeps much of his steeplechase stock.

■ Sheppard’s storied career has yet to take him to Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May. The 71-year-old trainer is still looking for his first Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starter.

■ According to Sheppard, the colt is quite mature for his age. “He has a very good mind and is a really nice horse.”

■ Ever So Lucky is currently based at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla.

Put a colt of this quality in the hands of Jonathan Sheppard and you have a serious Derby contender who still has tremendous room for improvement. But by missing the Hutcheson Stakes (gr. ii) and pointing for the Swale Stakes (gr. iii), it means Ever So Lucky will have only two Derby preps and only one two-turn prep. For a horse with only two races under him that’s an awful lot to ask, especially when his pedigree doesn’t exactly scream a mile and a quarter. After breaking his maiden in his career debut going 6½ furlongs at Churchill Downs, he stretched out to 11⁄16 miles and ran a strong second to the undefeated Gemologist in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. ii), racing on or near the lead throughout. Sheppard is as good a horseman as there is in America and a welcome addition to the Derby trail for as long as it lasts.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Supremely fast son of indian Charlie skipped the Hutcheson because trainer Jonathan Sheppard thought he needed a little more time. Will now be pointed to March 10 Swale, where Sheppard will see if Ever So Lucky deserves a shot at the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. i). Raw talent and professionalism are there but does not have ideal classic pedigree. Reserving judgment for now.

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5044BrinetcomLifetimePP'

BC2009KEESEP2010$950,000800KaleemShahInc

iant'Caea1997361Snotacontrol1996ildAain1980ColtNeckStableLlcKYBaffertBob

3 2 0 0 $71,100 3 2 0 0 $71,100 1 1 0 0 $34,800 0 0 0 0 $0 2 1 0 0 $36,300 0 0 0 0 $0

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09ï12SA© 1mft:21« :45© 1:10 1:34ª 3 ¨¨¬OC80k/n1xN ¨©§90 94/ 100 52¨ 2¨2 1¨ 1¬ƒBejaranoR¨¨ £ *070Fedbiz¬ƒConladoËBlekienrainbo®‚ Ledin,riddenot 530ÿ11SA© 1mft:22¨ :45© 1:10¨ 1:35© 2 ¨¨¬MdSt ¨¨°89 95/ 94 22² 2©1² 1¨ 1¨ƒBejaranoR¨©§ £ *130Fedbiz¨ƒZackn'mat©Calledtoere¨ƒ Rebidbtn,cleared 727ý11Hol¨§ Ì6f ft:21« :45¨ :57© 1:10 2 ¨¨¬MdSt ¨¨Ë89 92/ 89 19 4«4ª 5¬ 4©BejaranoR¨©§ £b *180Machorocket‚Zackn'matBoattri¨ƒ 3dintotr,otkicked10

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Fed Biz (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AFebruary 25, 2009 Dosage: 8-3-25-0-0 • DI=1.88 • CD=0.53


Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint



Glorious Song


Imsodear

Spunoutacontrol, dkb/br, 1996

Wild Again, 1980

Icecapade, 1969 Nearctic

Shenanigans

Bushel-n-Peck, 1958 Khaled

Dama II

Yarn, 1987


Gold Digger

Narrate, 1980 Honest Pleasure

State

■ This prized son of Giant’s Causeway was purchased for a whopping $950,000 at the 2010 Keeneland September sale, making him the fourth most expensive buy of the auction.

■ Trainer Bob Baffert considers the promising colt to be very green—citing that he didn’t change leads until deep stretch on Feb. 9 at Santa Anita when he trounced an allowance field by 5¾ lengths. “He’s just learning,” Baffert told the Santa Anita notes team after the race.

■ Owner Kaleem Shah founded the company CalNet in 1989. This company specializes in information technology and intelligence analysis and does a great deal of business with the U.S. government. Fed Biz’s name is a salute to their patronage.

■ Despite having increased his investment in the racing business over the past few years, Shah is still in search of his first grade I win. He has won graded stakes with horses such as May Day Rose and Concord Point.

■ Fed Biz is currently based at Santa Anita Park near Arcadia, Calif.

With Bob Baffert suffering a setback in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii), maybe this son of Giant’s Causeway can step up to No. 1. He broke his maiden at a mile by 1¾ lengths in a sharp 1:352⁄5 and the runner-up, Zackn’mat, came back to break his maiden impressively last week. Then he ran a talented colt, Consulado, into the ground in a mile allowance race and drew off to a 5¾-length win in 1:343⁄5, despite not changing leads. There’s no telling how good he can be. owner Kaleem Shah paid $950,000 for him as a yearling, so he’s been highly touted since he was a baby.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

He is now a buzz horse and thought to be Baffert’s top Derby threat. His one-mile al-lowance win should set him up perfectly for his stakes debut, which will come in mid-March, probably in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. ii). The word around the barn is that this colt has it all, and with a top pedigree and trainer in his corner, the sky is the limit.

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C2009KEENO2009$310000767instarFarmLlc

Tizno1997250CrystalShar1994rProspector1970GattsumphreyJrLouiserelanumphreyevocaleKPletcherTo

3 3 0 0 $145855 3 3 0 0 $145855 3 3 0 0 $145855 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0

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26ý11CD¨¨ 1ˆ ft:23« :47© 1:12ª 1:44© 2 ¨¨ËKyjcG2 ¨©§ 95 98/ 88 93¨ 3© 2 1 1¨ƒCastellanoJJ¨©© £ 330Gemologist¨ƒEversolucky‚Timelytally 4ieiriving1130ü11CDª 1ˆ ft:24ª :49© 1:13« 1:45¨ 2 ¨¨«OC75k/n1xN ¨¨ 82 87/ 93 11¨ 1¨ 1 1© 1© CastellanoJJ¨¨ £ *110Gemologist©Timelytally‚Spacerace¨‚ Nearrailriving 724û11TP¨© Ì6f ft:22¨ :46 :58© 1:11 2 ¨¨§Spt ¨¨Ë 96 99/ 91 33 1 1² 1© 1¬ CastanonJL¨©© £ *200Gemologist¬Fiftyfivesouth©‚Gotzipƒ Offrailriving11

1912Pmm5fft1:03«29/321312Pmm4fft:49ª39/710512Pmm3fft:39«11/1119ý11CD5fft1:01©12/5013ý11CD5fft1:003/3824ü11CD5fft1:01©21/6017ü11CD5fft1:02©8/3508ü11CD5fft1:014/4118û11SarTT5fft1:03¨10/1310û11SarTT4fft:49g5/703111Sar4fft:47¨g2/542411Sar4fft:50«51/61

Gemologist (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++January 28, 2009 Dosage: 12-2-13-1-0 • DI=2.73 • CD=0.89

Tiznow, b, 1997

Cee’s Tizzy, 1987

Relaunch, 1976 In Reality

Foggy Note

Tizly, 1981 Lyphard

Tizna

Cee’s Song, 1986 Seattle Song, 1981 Seattle Slew

Incantation

Lonely Dancer, 1975 Nice Dancer

Sleep Lonely

Crystal Shard, b, 1994

Mr. Prospector, 1970

Raise a Native, 1961 Native Dancer

Raise You

Gold Digger, 1962 Nashua

Sequence

Sulemeif, 1980


Nearctic

Natalma

Barely Even, 1969 Creme dela Creme

Dodge Me

■ Owner WinStar Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher teamed up to send out the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner, Super Saver. Like Gemologist, Super Saver also won the Kentucky Jockey Club (gr. II) at Churchill Downs as a 2-year-old.

■ Gemologist, a son of Tiznow, was purchased as a weanling at the 2009 Keeneland November Sale for $310,000. Only one of the 17 other Tiznow progeny sold at the auction commanded a higher sale price.

■ WinStar has one other Triple Crown victory as an owner, having sent out Drosselmeyer to victory in the 2010 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

■ Michael McCarthy, a Pletcher assistant, notes what a visually striking presence Gemologist makes. “He’s a lot of horse and a fantastic-looking animal,” McCarthy said.

■ Gemologist is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Although he’s undefeated in three starts and is two-for-two at Churchill Downs, including a victory in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (gr. ii), his inactivity has enabled several others in his barn to move ahead of him on many of the Derby lists. WinStar, as it did with Derby winner Super Saver, sent him to the farm for a little freshening over the winter, and we’ll see whether the results are the same. He has good stalking speed and twice has beaten a good horse in Timely Tally, who is now on the shelf.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

Hard to knock an undefeated colt with these winning connections, especially the way he gamely handled the talented Ever So Lucky in the Kentucky Jockey Club. But i have the nagging feeling that he had some issues after that last race, as he is getting started a bit late for my liking. Targeting either the Tampa Bay Derby or Rebel Stakes (both gr. ii) for season debut.

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GR/ROC2009$7506994HansenKendallMdSkyChaiRacing

Tapit2001287StormySunday2002SirCat1993DrKendallHansenKYMakerMichaelJ

4 3 1 0 $1,233,305 3 3 0 0 $1,153,305 1 0 1 0 $80,000 1 0 1 0 $80,000 3 3 0 0 $1,153,305 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPPST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/EODDSTopFinishers Comment

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1912GP5fft:59H1/311212GP5fft1:02B6/3722î12GP5fft:59«H3/4014î12GP5fft1:01B6/4507î12GP5fft1:00©H2/313111GP4fft:48ªB17/572411GP4fft:53B93/953111Cdt4fft:48ªB3/112411Cdt5fft1:00ªB1/71811Cdt5fft1:04B2/40811Cdt4fft:50¨B12/23

Hansen (KY)Gray or Roan TrueNicks Rating: A+April 23, 2009 Dosage: 6-5-6-1-0 • DI=3.50 • CD=0.89

Tapit, gr/ro, 2001

Pulpit, 1994


Weekend Surprise

Preach, 1989 Mr. Prospector

Narrate

Tap Your Heels, 1996 Unbridled, 1987 Fappiano

Gana Facil

Ruby Slippers, 1982 Nijinsky II

Moon Glitter

Stormy Sunday, b, 2002

Sir Cat, 1993


Terlingua

Desert Run, 1989 Private Account

April Run

Thinkin’strait, 1992

Highland Park, 1980 Raise a Native

Old Goat

Tescudera, 1987 Temperence Hill

Thorn Apple

■ Winner of the 2011 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I), Hansen will look to become only the second winner of that race to capture the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Only Street Sense has previously accomplished the feat.

■ The horse, a homebred, is named after the family of the owner, Dr. Kendall Hansen.

■ Trainer Mike Maker always has been high on the horse. He told Dr. Hansen prior to the colt’s juvenile bow that he was going to be “an absolute superstar.”

■ Maker is the only trainer who has started multiple runners in each of the past two Kentucky Derbys. He sent out Stately Victor and Dean’s Kitten in 2010, and Derby Kitten and Twinspired in 2011. Stately Victor was the highest finisher of the quartet—reporting home eighth.

■ Hansen, though currently based at Gulfstream Park, will be shipping to New York in advance of a scheduled start in the Gotham Stakes (gr. III). His plans after that are undetermined.

He is the champ and Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i) winner, but his first start back in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. iii) suggests there is still work to be done on him, mainly getting him to settle early in his races. He can’t get away with running :22 flat second quarters if he hopes to get a mile and a quarter on the first Saturday in May. He obviously is very fast and very talented, but one-dimensional horses usually do not win the Derby. His owner said the gray colt will race with his tail and mane painted in his colors. Good luck getting that past the Derby gods.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

Take nothing away from his Breeders’ Cup Juvenile victory; he was as game as could be. His Holy Bull was even a nice effort in his 3-year-old debut. But he’s a horse that needs the lead, and they are not the kind i look for in the Triple Crown. Now he is being shipped to New York for the Gotham Stakes (gr. iii) and removing blinkers. i don’t like it.

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CHC2009OBSAPR2011$35,0007001178ReddamJPaul

FlowerAlley2002135Arch'sGalEdith2002Arch1995HarveyClarkeKYO'neillDoug

4 2 1 0 $184,000 3 2 1 0 $183,000 1 1 0 0 $120,000 1 0 0 0 $1,000 3 1 1 0 $64,000 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPECRE1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/EODDSTopFinishers Comment

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2712Hol7fft1:26H1/21912Hol7fft1:27H1/21112Hol6fft1:12©H1/90212Hol5fft1:00ªB7/172311Hol4fft:48B5/281111Hol3fft:36«B6/170111SA6fft1:11¨H1/1724û11SA6fft1:13«H11/1718û11SA4fft:47H2/712811Dmr6fft1:12ªH4/202211Dmr4fft:48¨H15/5130ø11Dmr6fft1:13H10/20

i’ll Have Another (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: AApril 1, 2009 Dosage: 2-4-7-1-0 • DI=2.11 • CD=0.50

Flower Alley, ch, 2002

Distorted Humor, 1993

Forty Niner, 1985 Mr. Prospector

File

Danzig’s Beauty, 1987

Danzig

Sweetest Chant

Princess Olivia, 1995 Lycius, 1988 Mr. Prospector

Lypatia

Dance Image, 1990 Sadler’s Wells

Diamond Spring

Arch’s Gal Edith, dkb/br, 2002

Arch, 1995

Kris S., 1977 Roberto

Sharp Queen

Aurora, 1988 Danzig

Althea

Force Five Gal, 1994

Pleasant Tap, 1987 Pleasant Colony

Never Knock

Last Cause, 1985 Caucasus

Last Bird

■ Owner J.P. Reddam and trainer Doug O’Neill are looking for their first trip back to a Triple Crown race since they sent out Great Hunter and Liquidity to 13th- and 14th-place finishes, respectively, in the 2007 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

■ Jockey Mario Gutierrez’s first mount for O’Neill was aboard I’ll Have Another, whom he piloted to victory in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II) on Feb. 4. Gutierrez called the win the biggest of his career.

■ O’Neill’s brother, barn associate Dennis O’Neill, says that I’ll Have Another has been considered a classic prospect around the barn since his acquisition. “He trained like a two-turn horse from Day One,” he said.

■ Reddam has started horses in three other Triple Crown races, coming close to glory in 2002 when Ten Most Wanted finshed second in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

■ I’ll Have Another is currently based at Santa Anita Park near Arcadia, Calif.

He burst onto the Derby trail at an overlaid 43-1 in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii), winning by nearly three lengths in a swift 1:404⁄5 for the 11⁄16 miles. His splits of :233⁄5, :233⁄5, :232⁄5, :24, and :061⁄5 were very strong. Add the fact he had finished a good second to Creative Cause in last year’s Best Pal Stakes (gr. ii) in only his second career start, as well as a class and stamina-laden female family, and you have to consider him a legitimate contender.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

Surprised everyone, including his trainer, in the Robert B. Lewis. To run as well as he did off a long layoff shows the colt has enormous talent. Like most, i am still trying to determine whether i can trust him. Luckily, the Derby isn’t until May, so i can reserve judgment until i see him run at least one more time.

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InianCharlie15252GallopinGal2001ictoryGallop15illiamACarlEstateKYBaffertBob

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15ï12SA4fft:47H3/243112SA4fft:48H2/72612SA6fft1:11«H1/18112SA6fft1:11H1/161212SA5fft:5¨H3/250612SA5fft1:02«H41/5430ÿ11SA5fft1:00©H12/5611ÿ11SA6fft1:11«H1/3706ÿ11SA5fft1:00ªH8/243011SA6fft1:12ªH5/182311SA4fft:47H3/820811Hol4fft:47«H6/37

Liaison (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++March 18, 2009 Dosage: 1-4-5-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.60


In Excess, 1987


Caro

Indian Call


Vi


Suspicious Native


Peach Butter

Galloping Gal, dkb/br, 2001

Victory Gallop, 1995

Cryptoclearance, 1984

Fappiano

Naval Orange

Victorious Lil, 1989 Vice Regent

Glass House

Indy Flash, 1994


Weekend Surprise

Mirror Bright, 1979 Gleaming

Pet Eagle

■ Thirty-four Indian Charlie Yearlings were purchased at the 2010 Keeneland September sale. Only one commanded a higher purchase price than Liaison, who was acquired for $290,000.

■ Owner Arnold Zetcher and trainer Bob Baffert are looking to make the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) field for the second consecutive year. They sent out Midnight Interlude to a 16th-place finish a year ago.

■ Liaison’s victory in the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park last December marked the sixth time that Baffert had won that race. Four of his previous five CashCall winners (Real Quiet, Point Given, Pioneerof the Nile, and Lookin At Lucky) went on to win at least one Triple Crown race.

■ Other grade I winners owned by Zetcher include Gabby’s Golden Gal, E Z’s Gentleman, and Richard’s Kid.

■ Liaison is currently based at Santa Anita Park near Arcadia, Calif.

You have to give him one more chance, based on his victories in the CashCall Fu-turity (gr. i) and Real Quiet Stakes, but he was a big disappointment in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii) as the 3-2 favorite, coming up empty when set down for his run. He did look as if he might get a second win after turning for home but stumbled badly, unseating his rider, after being interfered with. His stakes victories were on a synthetic surface, but he did break his maiden impressively on the dirt at Santa Anita, so that can’t be used as an excuse.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Not exactly sure what happened in the Robert B. Lewis, but i wouldn’t toss him just yet. He’s worked well since that race and looks like he’s back on track. it’s a Baffert horse remember, so don’t be surprised if he rebounds in a big way in his next prep. He already has plenty of earnings.

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ProdCitizen1999157PochosDreamGirl1994FortnateProsect1981reretonCJonesKYJonesJLarr

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2012FG5fft1:00¨3/621312FG6fft1:12ª1/100612FG5fft1:00«4/480612FG4fft:48©3/772911FG5fft1:00«3/402311FG4fft:48¨2/431811FG3fft:37ª10/231311FG3fft:37ª8/112511Kee5fft1:00ª6/161811Kee5fft:591/291211Kee4fft:49ª18/2319û11Del5fft1:01ª2/9

Mark valeski (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AApril 12, 2009 Dosage: 6-2-8-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.88

Proud Citizen, b, 1999

Gone West, 1984


Gold Digger


Tamerett

Drums Of Freedom, 1990

Green Forest, 1979 Shecky Greene

Tell Meno Lies

Danseuse Etoile, 1974

Buckpasser

Arctic Dancer

Pocho’s Dream Girl, dkb/br, 1994

Fortunate Prospect, 1981

Northern Prospect, 1976

Mr. Prospector

Sleek Dancer

Fortunate Bid, 1971 Lucky Debonair

Biddy Big

True to Romeo, 1977

Gallant Romeo, 1961 Gallant Man

Juliets Nurse

Silver True, 1964 Hail to Reason

Silver Fog

■ “We go back a little bit,” trainer Larry Jones said of his relationship with Mark Valeski’s owner, former Kentucky governor Brereton C. Jones. “When I first started training for him, it seemed like he always had a Jones trainer working for him. Bert Jones. Gary Jones. And then all of a sudden, it seemed like he was going to other named horsemen. So I couldn’t let that happen.”

■ The first horse Larry Jones trained for Gov. Jones was Proud Spell, winner of the Eclipse Award for champion 3-year-old filly in 2008.

■ Like Proud Spell, Mark Valeski is a Brereton Jones homebred son of Proud Citizen. Proud Citizen finished second in the 2002 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and third in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

■ Mark Valeski was named for an employee at a hotel in Bal Harbour, Fla., where the governor and his family have vacationed for the past four decades. Gov. Jones came to know Valeski as a big racing fan and was inspired to name one of his horses after him.

■ Mark Valeski (the horse) is currently based at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, La.

He’s on here strictly off reputation as trainer Larry Jones is very high on him. As of this writing, he still hasn’t been farther than six furlongs but scheduled to get his first stretch-out in Risen Star Stakes (gr. ii). The son of Proud Citizen isn’t inun-dated with stamina, but his Beyer speed figs keep increasing with each start, and he showed the ability to rate off the pace in his last race. His works, including a six-furlong bullet, indicate a horse who is sharp and ready for a big effort, if he can get the distance against some classy colts.

steve haskin’s

rating 4

His sharp allowance win in January gave Jones the confidence to send him to the Risen Star. Not only will he be facing tougher, but he will also try two turns for the first time. We won’t know anything until Feb. 25, but Jones has hinted that the colt has at least as much potential as stablemate Mr. Bowling. Time will tell.

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CHC2009KEEAPR2011$80,000625476illiamsonarrenB

HardSpun2004397FrenchSatin1999FrenchDeputy1992AlphaDeltaStablesLlcKYGainesCarla

5 2 1 0 $96,050 5 2 1 0 $96,050 1 1 0 0 $46,800 0 0 0 0 $0 4 1 1 0 $49,250 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPPST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/EODDSTopFinishers Comment

22î12SA« 6ft:21«:44 1:07ª1:14¨3¨¨ËSanpedro75k ¨¨86 93/105 1 3 3¨ 5ª 2© 1²RosarioJoel¨¨® £ 220Midnighttransfer²Goteven©Letsgetcrackin² Shiftedout,nailedfoe 626ÿ11SAª 6f ft:21©:44 :55« 1:08 2¨¨«MdSpt ¨¨85 94/ 98 5 3 3ª 3¨ 1 1«ƒRosarioJoel¨¨ £ 220Midnighttransfer«ƒBernsterƒKingmaya 3wdbid,led,clear 905ý11SAË 5ft:21ª:44©:56« 1:03¨2¨¨«MdSpt ¨¨Ë92100/ 83 3 7 2²1²2 4¨BlancB¨©§ £ 520HodgeƒBrotherfrancis±Blingchablingƒ Insideduel,lost3rd1208ü11SA¨ 6ft:21ª:44©1:09©1:16 2¨¨ªMdSpt ¨¨ª83 87/ 89 6 3 6«‚6«4¨‚6ª TalamoJoseph¨©§ £ *190Blackythebull‚Clearlyacowboy¨‚Castaway Stdiedpast1/8,nobid 80411DmrË 5ft:22¨:45 :56ª 1:02«2¨¨©MdSpt ¨¨ª82 93/ 93 1 7 7«7ª42«‚TalamoJoseph¨¨ £ 840Normspassion«‚MidnighttransferClearlyacowboy‚ Offbitslow,4wdlane 8

1912SA7fft1:25¨H2/41212SA5fft:59©H5/740512SA4fft:49ªH37/4714î12SA5fft1:00«H18/7408î12SA4fft:49H16/4118ÿ11SA6fft1:12©H6/2611ÿ11SA5fft:59©H11/11505ÿ11SA4fft:46©H2/5120ý11SA4fft:49«H29/4129ü11SA4fft:47H2/6802ü11SA5fft:59«H11/752611SA5fft1:00¨H14/57

Midnight Transfer (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: A++March 8, 2009 Dosage: 2-4-12-0-0 • DI=2.00 • CD=0.44

Hard Spun, b, 2004

Danzig, 1977


Nearctic

Natalma

Pas de Nom, 1968 Admiral’s Voyage

Petitioner

Turkish Tryst, 1991 Turkoman, 1982 Alydar

Taba

Darbyvail, 1984 Roberto

Luiana

French Satin, ch, 1999

French Deputy, 1992


Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Mitterand, 1981 Hold Your Peace

Laredo Lass

Satin Sunrise, 1990

Mr. Leader, 1966 Hail to Reason

Jolie Deja

Logic, 1979 Naskra

Bactu Reason

■ Trainer Carla Gaines and longtime client, owner Warren Williamson, have teamed up successfully in the past. The pair campaigned highly regarded turf filly Nashoba’s Key—a four-time grade I winner.

■ Midnight Transfer is one of five horses sired by Hard Spun pur-chased at the 2011 Keeneland April sale. Along with Street Sense, Hard Spun was the most popular sire of that sale.

■ Though Gaines has yet to start a horse in a Triple Crown race, she does have a Breeders’ Cup World Championships win on her ledger. Dancing in Silks won the 2009 Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I) under Gaines’ stewardship.

■ Though he gets his work done in the mornings, Gaines considers Midnight Transfer “a bit of a party animal.” According to her, the horse frequently craves attention.

■ Midnight Transfer is currently based at Santa Anita Park near Arcadia, Calif.

Distance is the big question for this son of Hard Spun, who has yet to go farther than 6½ furlongs. He’ll get his distance test in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. ii). There’s no questioning his speed as he broke his maiden at Santa Anita in 1:08 flat for the six furlongs and closed fast in the final furlong to win the 6½-furlong San Pedro Stakes in 1:141⁄5. He is inbred 5x4 to Hail to Reason, and his tail-female family is loaded with stamina influences, so the stretch-out shouldn’t pose a problem based on his pedigree.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

Five sprints to begin his career with mixed results. Could change my mind in San Felipe, but i’m not expecting to.

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BG2009$6.754.43LanternHillFarmLlc

StreetSense20041.48Shawgatny1990DanzigConnection1983LanternHillFarmLlcKYilkesIanR

5 2 1 1 $99,183 5 2 1 1 $99,183 5 2 1 1 $99,183 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0


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Motor City (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++January 27, 2009 Dosage: 5-3-8-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.81

Street Sense, dkb/br, 2004

Street Cry, 1998

Machiavellian, 1987 Mr. Prospector

Coup de Folie

Helen Street, 1982 Troy

Waterway

Bedazzle, 1997 Dixieland Band, 1980 Northern Dancer

Mississippi Mud

Majestic Legend, 1985

His Majesty

Long Legend

Shawgatny, ch, 1990

Danzig Connection, 1983


Pas de Nom

Gdynia, 1978 Sir Ivor

Classicist

Star Empress, 1971

Young Emperor, 1963 Grey Sovereign

Young Empress

Questar, 1955 Requested

Albania■ A homebred for owner Lantern Hill Farm, Motor City is a son of 2007

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Street Sense.

■ Motor City was the first stakes winner sired by Street Sense.

■ Trainer Ian Wilkes’ two career grade I wins have come in sprint stakes on the NYRA circuit. He captured the 2009 King’s Bishop Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga with Capt. Candyman Can and followed that up by winning the 2010 Carter Handicap (gr. I) with Warrior’s Reward.

■ Wilkes is still in search of his first Triple Crown starter, although he was heavily inolved in the training of Street Sense, as trainer Carl Nafzger’s top assistant.

■ Motor City is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

The son of Street Sense hasn’t run since his victory in the iroquois Stakes (gr. iii) at Churchill Downs, but he is back on the work tab at Palm Meadows for ian Wilkes. iroquois third-place finisher Mr. Bowling captured the Lecomte Stakes (gr. iii) at Fair Grounds last month. Motor City is two-for-three on dirt, with a second, and turned in a huge stretch run to finish third in the Arlington-Wash-ington Futurity on Polytrack, rallying from 12th. His dam is by Belmont Stakes (gr. i) winner Danzig Connection, so he has plenty of stamina top and bottom.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

A mixed bag on Street Sense gelding, who is now Wilkes’ best hope after Timely Tally was injured. He defeated Mr. Bowling in the iroquois, which is a feather in his cap, but he was also soundly beaten by some of these other contenders earlier as a juvenile. First race back will tell us a lot more, but no doubt he has some ability.

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DKRC2009$7.5510.03JonesreretonC

Istan20023.58Goldilocksear1995IrishTower1977reretonC.JonesKYJonesJLarry

5 3 0 1 $201,048 5 3 0 1 $201,048 1 1 0 0 $105,000 0 0 0 0 $0 4 2 0 1 $96,048 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/E ODDSToFinishers Comment

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1312FG5fft1:01¨5/3816î12FG5fft1:00©2/1609î12FG5fft:58«1/242911FG6fft1:12«1/42311FG5fft1:01©13/491511FG5fft1:02¨10/300311FG5fft1:01ªg16/552811FG5fft1:0319/292111FG4fft:50«28/3925ü11Kee5fft1:00ª6/1603ü11Del5fft1:04¨4/62611Del5fft1:01«2/11

Mr. Bowling (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++March 23, 2009 Dosage: 5-2-3-0-0 • DI=5.67 • CD=1.20

Istan, b, 2002

Gone West, 1984


Gold Digger


Tamerett

Ronda, 1996 Bluebird, 1984 Storm Bird

Ivory Dawn

Memory’s Gold, 1991 Java Gold

Memory Lane

Goldilock’s Bear, dkb/br, 1995

Irish Tower, 1977

Irish Castle, 1967 Bold Ruler

Castle Forbes

Royal Loom, 1971 Loom

Abrogate

Madam Bear, 1988

Dreadnought, 1977 Lt. Stevens

Misty Memory

Sister Bear, 1982 For The Moment

Roses of Love

■ Though he’s only made three trips to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) in his career, trainer Larry Jones has come with a purpose each time. He sent out Hard Spun and the ill-fated Eight Belles to runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2008, respectively. And in 2009 he trained the Derby favorite, Friesan Fire—who finished 18th.

■ Mr. Bowling is a homebred, owned by former Kentucky governor Brereton C. Jones—who is still looking for his first Kentucky Derby starter.

■ Larry Jones is impressed with Mr. Bowling’s sire, Istan—whose offspring are just beginning to hit the track. “I have several Istans in my barn, and they all look like they can run.”

■ Trainer Jones uses the word “maturing” to describe Mr. Bowling. “He just keeps getting better and better.”

■ Mr. Bowling is currently based at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, La.

He was very impressive breaking his maiden at Delaware Park last year and fol-lowed that up with an even more impressive 7¼-length romp in the 11⁄16-mile Dover Stakes. He was given three months off following a third in the iroquois Stakes (gr. iii) and returned with a gutsy victory in the Lecomte Stakes (gr. iii) at Fair Grounds. His Beyers haven’t been all that fast, but he looks to have a lot of room for improvement. And not many get them ready better than Larry Jones.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

i thought his comeback in the Lecomte was as good as could be expected, and he probably will be in the mix again in the Risen Star Stakes (gr. ii). But he has dis-tance limitations, in my opinion, and classic races are probably too far for him.

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BC2009BSJ2011$40,0006.674.89ConwayFTomasMakerMicaelJ

ItsoJoke20021.18Cremedelacramer2002AvenuefFlags1988ColbyFieldslcGregScerrKMakerMicaelJ

6 3 2 0 $118,372 6 3 2 0 $118,372 2 2 0 0 $58,590 0 0 0 0 $0 4 1 2 0 $59,782 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETK DIST FACTIS ACETPE C E1 E2 P SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FI JCKE MEDDSTopFinisers Comment

04ï12TP¨§ Ì1m ft:23ª:46ª1:12©1:39 3¨¨ªWebn50k ¨¨°899687 99® 6Ëƒ3© 1¨ 1®MckeeJ¨©© £ *1.90Mr.prankster®Pantomfury©‚Magicalseason¬ 3widerun,driving 907î12TP° Ì6 ft:22©:45©1:11«1:18«3¨¨©Tpprevue50k ¨¨®889691 96 6¬5Ëƒ 2¨ 1ªMckeeJ¨¨ £ *1.20Mr.pranksterªMagicalseasonFrankieisrock oomed5w,cleared1226ý11CD¨¨ 1ˆft:23«:47©1:12ª1:44©2¨¨ËKyjcG2 ¨¨¨929038 44©5« 7«11¨°11©°PradoES¨©© £ 13.00Gemologist¨ƒEversolucky‚Timelytally Inside,stopped110111Pid Ì6 ft:22¨:45©1:10«1:17 2¨¨¬Fdjmemjuv150k ¨¨°939986 58 5ª4ª 2² 2©‚PinoMG¨¨¬ £ 3.10Bigwednesday©‚Mr.prankster¨Ispytooª Bid316,rlly,ledlate1115û11Hoo« 5 ft:22ª:45ª 1:03©2¨¨©MdSpWt ¨¨Ë809193 43 2²2² 1¨ 1© TompsonTJ¨¨ £ *0.80Mr.prankster©Atlantictitan©Spoiledrottenªƒ Dueled,sookaway 91811Hoo® 5 ft:22¨:45« 1:03«2¨¨¨MdSpWt ¨¨¬808493 46 3© 3© 2¨ 2‚ ebronictor¨¨ 7.20Fine‚Mr.prankster©ƒDonoarm« Steadiedearly,missed 8

18ï12TP4fft:49¨B61328î12TP5fft1:00©B12221î12TP4fft:50«B10103111TP5fft1:02ªB15212411TP5fft1:02©B12211811TP5fft1:01B1111111TP4fft:49©B61019ý11Cdt5fft1:01¨B21713ý11Cdt5fft1:01«B32106ý11Cdt5fft1:02¨B1112311Cdt5fft1:01¨B52410û11Cdt4fft:49ªB312

Mr. Prankster (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++January 30, 2009 Dosage: 3-1-4-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.88

It’s No Joke, dkb/br, 2002

Distorted Humor, 1993

Forty Niner, 1985 Mr. Prospector

File

Danzig’s Beauty, 1987

Danzig

Sweetest Chant

It’s Personal, 1990 Personal Flag, 1983 Private Account

Grecian Banner

Dance Hall Girl, 1967 Guerrero

Hindu Dancer

Cremedelacramer, b, 2002

Avenue of Flags, 1988


My Charmer

Beautiful Glass, 1979 Pass the Glass

Beautiful Spirit

One Smart Tart, 1995

In Excess, 1987 Siberian Express

Kantado

Art Smart, 1987 Affirmed

Honey Breeze

■ A joint purchase of trainer Mike Maker and Thomas Conway, Mr. Prankster was purchased for $40,000 at the 2011 OBS June sale. His sire It’s No Joke is best known for winning the Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) in 2006.

■ Maker has had great success over the years in Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps held at his home base of Turfway Park. In addition to winning the WEBN Stakes with Mr. Prankster on Feb. 4, Maker is a two-time winner of the signature Derby prep at Turfway—the Spiral Stakes (gr. II). Maker won the Spiral with Dean’s Kitten (2010) and With a City (2006).

■ Although Maker has started five horses in Triple Crown races as a trainer, he has yet to participate in the Triple Crown series as an owner.

■ Thomas Conway, meanwhile, is looking to send his second horse to the Triple Crown. Stately Victor represented Conway in 2010—finishing eighth in that year’s Kentucky Derby and seventh in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

■ Mr. Prankster is currently based at Turfway Park near Florence, Ky.

He wasn’t nominated to the Triple Crown, even though he was impressive winning the Turfway Prevue S. and WEBN S., the latter by 7½ lengths. Those races were on Polytrack and he did run poorly on the dirt in the Kentucky Jockey Club S. (gr. ii). Prior to that, however, he broke his maiden at Hoosier Park on dirt. His pedigree is more blue-collar, but the way he’s run in his first two starts at Turfway Park, he’s not going to be any pushover in the Vinery Racing Spiral S. (gr. iii), won last year by even-tual Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. i) winner Animal Kingdom.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

Don’t discount these Turfway runners after last year, right? i saw his race at Churchill, so i am.

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BC2009$816734HallGeorgeLori

PleasantlyPerfect1998217SilentJustice2004Elusieuality1993KGStablesKYBreenKellyJ

7 2 3 1 $221,000 5 1 3 0 $157,000 1 0 0 1 $40,000 2 1 0 1 $64,000 6 2 3 0 $181,000 0 0 0 0 $0


29î12GP¨§ 1m sy :23ª :45ª1:10¨ 1:36 3 ¨¨®HolybullG3 ¨¨ 59 86/ 109 36¨¨6©§6¨¨5®3¬TrujilloE¨©§ £b 2220Algorithms¬HansenMyadonis¨ Bumpedst,sungout 619ý11Ded® 1ˆ ft :22 :45©1:11ª 1:46ª 2 ¨¨®DedjckptG3 ¨¨ª100 100/ 18 52² 1² 2² 8®ƒ9©®TrujilloE¨¨° £b 370Sabercat«Basmati©Longiedrie¨ Duelinside,gaeay102211Ded 1m ft :23 :47«1:13¨ 1:40© 2 ¨¨ªJeanlafitt200k ¨¨® 83 92/ 88 43¨ 3 3‚ 1¨ 1¬‚TrujilloE¨¨® £b 060Myadonis¬‚TizmoeªFlashykid¨‚ 3,uickmoe,driing 824û11Mth® 1®§my:23© :48©1:13¨ 1:42© 2 ¨¨©MdSpt ¨¨® 75 83/ 103 32 2 1© 1¨ 1«ƒTrujilloE¨¨° £b 220Myadonis«ƒTritap«Burnedbridgesª‚ Bumpedstart,pressed 805û11Mth¨ 1m ft :24ª :49ª1:14© 1:39ª 2 ¨¨¨MdSpt ¨¨ 74 84/ 100 32² 2² 2² 2 2 TrujilloE¨¨° £b 140SabercatMyadonis¨¬ƒSelfdestruct« Neededbitmore 725ø11Mth¬ 1®§ ft :24 :48©1:13¨ 1:43ª 2 ¨¨ªMdSpt ¨¨ª 72 82/ 79 12© 2¨1² 2 2¬TrujilloE¨¨° £ 180Chiefenergy¬Myadonis©ƒPurelydetermined¨ Stumbledstart,led 602ø11Mthª 5 ft :21« :45 :58 1:05 2 ¨¨ªMdSpt ¨¨¬ 75 84/ 87 51 5¨¨5¨©52¬ TrujilloE¨¨° £ 380eScallion¬MyadonisªƒChiefenergy©ƒ Rallied,inside 6

1812BelTT5fft1:00¨B1/2722î12Pmm3fft:34«B1/1014î12Pmm4fft:47B1/722711Pmm5fft:59©B1/211911Pmm4fft:49«B8/200511Pmm5fft1:02©B10/1312ý11Ded4fft:48ªB3/9505ý11Ded4fft:52ªB55/661411Mth4fmy:48«B1/20611Mth5fft1:00H1/518û11Mth5fft1:02«B10/212611Mth5fft:59©Hg1/27

My Adonis (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AApril 23, 2009 Dosage: 2-9-10-0-1 • DI=2.67 • CD=0.50

Pleasantly Perfect, b, 1998

Pleasant Colony, 1978

His Majesty, 1968 Ribot

Flower Bowl

Sun Colony, 1968 Sunrise Flight

Colonia

Regal State, 1983 Affirmed, 1975 Exclusive Native

Won’t Tell You

La Trinite, 1976 Lyphard

Promessa

Silent Justice, b, 2004

Elusive Quality, 1993

Gone West, 1984 Mr. Prospector

Secrettame

Touch of Greatness, 1986

Hero’s Honor

Ivory Wand

Norene’s Nemesis, 1981

King Emperor, 1966 Bold Ruler

Irish Jay

Stream, 1965 Ridan

Hillbrook

■ Owners George and Lori Hall and trainer Kelly Breen all won their first Triple Crown race with Ruler On Ice in the 2011 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

■ Breen and the Halls have sent three horses to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I). West Side Bernie and Pants On Fire came in ninth in 2009 and 2011, respec-tively, while Atomic Rain came in 16th—also in 2009.

■ My Adonis is a homebred, sired by Pleasantly Perfect. The 2003 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) winner gained credibility as a sire in 2011, thanks to the suc-cess of his first foal to race, Rapid Redux, who won 19 consecutive outings during 2011 and 22 in a row to date.

■ Breen’s base of operations is Monmouth Park in New Jersey, where he won the training crown in 2005 and 2006.

■ My Adonis is currently based at Belmont Park near Elmont, N.Y.

it looks as if Kelly Breen has himself another quality 3-year-old following last year’s triumph in the Belmont Stakes (gr. i) with Ruler on ice. My Adonis gets plenty of stamina from his sire Pleasantly Perfect, but his dam is by Elusive Quality, who still is a speed influence despite siring Smarty Jones. My Adonis doesn’t run like a sprinter and showed a good deal of quality coming from 20 lengths back to finish third in the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. iii) over a speed-favoring sloppy, sealed track. He broke his maiden at Monmouth and won the Jean Lafitte Stakes at Delta Downs, both by big margins, so he definitely has the potential to be a major player.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Ran well under the circumstances in Holy Bull, but what was his Delta Down Jackpot Stakes (gr. iii) excuse? i haven’t seen enough from him to consider him a legitimate contender at this point, but maybe he’ll make a splash in New York where the competition is likely to be easier.

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5044BrisnetomLifetimePP's

CHC2009$750DarleyStable

DisreetCat2003053nbridledElaine1998nbridled'sSong1993DarleyKYHartyEoin

3 2 0 0 $89,700 3 2 0 0 $89,700 1 1 0 0 $60,000 0 0 0 0 $0 2 1 0 0 $29,700 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CR E1 E2/ LP SPD PP ST 1C 2C Str FINJOCKEY M/E ODDS ToFinishers Comment

07î12SAª 1m ft:22ª :45« 1:09ª 1:34© 3 ¨¨ShamG3 ¨¨° 89 103/ 104 14© 3© 4¨‚ 3© 1 GomeGK¨¨ 1030OutofboundsSeretirleLongiedrie«ƒ Cameoutstr,u3d510ÿ11Hol® Ì7f ft:22« :45© 1:10¨ 1:23 2 ¨¨«MdSWt ¨¨ 86 91/ 95 91 4¨ƒ 4ª 4¨ 1ƒ BejaranoR¨©§ 200OutofboundsƒFleeteagle±Where'shenryª 3dintolane,rallied922ü11SA« 6f ft:22 :44© :56© 1:09 2 ¨¨¬MdSWt ¨¨Ë 75 84/ 98 85 8Ë‚ 7Ë‚ 5¬ 4« BejaranoR¨©§ 780Sobrilliant©‚TheroanrangerHustlinnu¨‚ Angledinturn,nobid8

1312Hol6fft1:13©H3/110612Hol5fft1:03B17/2030î12Hol5fft1:00ªH6/1923î12Hol4fft:48©H2/1916î12Hol3fft:37¨H9/2102î12Hol5fft1:00ªH7/1727ÿ11Hol6fft1:12©H1/1520ÿ11Hol4fft:49ªH8/1205ÿ11Hol5fft:59©H1/322711Hol5fft1:01¨H22/441611Hol6fft1:12«H1/60911Hol4fft:48H7/31

Out of Bounds (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: CApril 10, 2009 Dosage: 3-7-4-0-0 • DI=6.00 • CD=0.93

Discreet Cat, b, 2003

Forestry, 1996


Terlingua

Shared Interest, 1988 Pleasant Colony

Surgery

Pretty Discreet, 1992

Private Account, 1976

Damascus

Numbered Account

Pretty Persuasive, 1988

Believe It

Bury the Hatchet

Unbridled Elaine, gr/ro, 1998

Unbridled’s Song, 1993


Gana Facil

Trolley Song, 1983 Caro

Lucky Spell

Carols Folly, 1987

Taylor’s Falls, 1973 In Reality

Nilene Wonder

No Trespassing, 1981 Bob’s Dusty

Private Parking■ Trainer Eoin Harty admires the temperament of this Darley home-bred. He calls Out of Bounds a “gentle giant.”

■ Out of Bounds was the first graded stakes winner sired by Discreet Cat.

■ Harty is 0-for-4 in Triple Crown races. His best finish came in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), where Colonel John finished sixth.

■ Sheikh Mohammed and Harty teamed up to win a Breeders’ Cup World Championships race in 2001, albeit under the Godolphin banner. Tempera captured the 2001 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) for the owner/trainer duo.

■ Out of Bounds is currently based at Santa Anita Park near Arcadia, Calif.

He seems to be the buzz horse in Southern California after winning the Sham Stakes (gr. iii) coming off a maiden victory. Both races were almost carbon cop-ies of each other, as he tracked a fast pace, made up a couple of lengths in the final furlong, and ran down the leader with great determination, winning by three-quarters of a length and a half-length. He’s a big, tall, long-striding colt who still has a lot of improving to do, and who knows how good he’ll be once he fills into that frame. He’s by the exciting sire Discreet Cat out of Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. i) winner Unbridled Elaine.

steve haskin’s

rating 8

Nice job of beating Secret Circle in two-turn Sham, but he had the perfect trip. There are many who like him more than i do. His pedigree doesn’t scream dis-tance; i see him being more of a miler-type. Just not sold yet. i guess he could change my mind in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. ii).

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DKB/C2009FTSAUG2010$250,000750920OleyJohnC

MalibuMoon1997191SpiritedAay2004AesomeAgain1994SpendthriftFarmLlcKYCasseMark

6 3 2 0 $231,317 5 3 1 0 $219,619 2 1 1 0 $70,000 0 0 0 0 $0 4 2 1 0 $161,317 1 0 1 0 $11,698


04ï12Tam¨¨ 1ˆft :23ª:47«1:12©1:44©3¨¨SfdavisG3 ¨¨®72 81/ 97 11 8¬ 8¬6© 5© 2¨‚ ContrerasLuis¨©§ £ *360Battlehardened¨‚Prospective±Reveron± Widebothturns,closed1114î12Tam¨§ 7f ft :22«:46 1:11 1:23«3¨¨«Pasco100k ¨¨®76 82/102 810 9¬8ªƒ 4© 1 ContrerasLuis¨©© £ 260ProspectiveWildcatcreek¨ƒAdirondackking¨ Trailedbandge,uplate1005ý11CD° 1ˆft :23¨:47¨1:12¨1:44©2¨¨°BcjuvnleG1 ¨¨¬93101/ 61 6 8®9®‚811¨ª13©§‚ContrerasLuis¨©© £ 4130Hansen²Unionrags¨Creativecause¬ 4ide,2ndturn130911WO Ì1ˆft :24¨:48©1:12©1:44©2¨¨GreyG3 ¨¨°75 90/ 89 5 4© 3©1² 1² 1© ContrerasLuis¨¨¬ £ 825Prospective©LockoutƒBluedacious‚ Forcedout,drvtolead 82711WO« Ì7f ft :23¨:46«1:11ª1:24©2¨¨ªMdSpWt ¨¨®82 75/ 95 2 7 2 2¨ 1¨ 1‚ HusbandsP¨©§ £ 370Prospective‚Thebearvo‚Hennyone¬‚ Engageddeepstr,drvg 831ø11WO« ˜6f fm:23«:46«:58« 1:11©2¨¨ªMdSpWt ¨¨¬81 83/ 79 9 8 7«ƒ7ª 3¨ 2¨‚ HusbandsP¨©§ £ *110Salvatoreg¨‚ProspectiveMalibutide‚ Inrange,rallied410

18ï12Pmm5fft1:01ªB6/2328î12Pmm5fft1:03B31/3301î12Pmm5fft1:00©B1/162711Pmm4fft:49«B22/312011Pmm4fft:48¨B2/231111Pmm5fft1:00ªB3/340311Otc5fft1:01ªB3/73011CD5fft1:01¨B8/332411CD5fft1:02B32/603011WO5fft1:01ªH9/562311WO5fft1:02©B18/441211WO5fft1:00©B9/21

Prospective (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: AFebruary 22, 2009 Dosage: 8-5-11-0-0 • DI=3.36 • CD=0.88

Malibu Moon, b, 1997

A.P. Indy, 1989


My Charmer


Secretariat

Lassie Dear

Macoumba, 1992 Mr. Prospector, 1970 Raise a Native

Gold Digger

Maximova, 1980 Green Dancer

Baracala

Spirited Away, b, 2004

Awesome Again, 1994


Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Primal Force, 1987 Blushing Groom

Prime Prospect

Cape North, 1993

Capote, 1984 Seattle Slew

Too Bald

North Sider, 1982 Topsider

Back Ack

■ Owner John Oxley is in search of his second Kentucky Derby (gr. I) win, having captured the 2001 edition with Monarchos.

■ Groom Rosa Jimenez has been with the colt ever since his first day in Mark Casse’s barn. So too has exercise rider Jamar Gibson.

■ Casse is looking to get back to the Derby for the first time since he saddled Seaside Retreat, who finished 10th in 2006.

■ Casse’s son Norman is one of the barn’s top assistants. Many of the day-to-day tasks involving Prospective’s training have been del-egated to Norman.

■ Prospective is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

The son of Malibu Moon showed a lot of promise in Canada last year, winning the Grey Stakes (Can-iii) in his two-turn debut. After a last-place finish in the Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i), he captured the seven-furlong Pasco Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs and then ran an excellent second in the Sam F. Davis Stakes (gr. iii), despite breaking from post 11and going wide on both turns. He still hasn’t reached an 80 Beyer, so he has to improve his speed figures. He obviously loves Tampa, and could be tough in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. ii).

steve haskin’s

rating 5

He’s a colt i liked as a 2-year-old. if you throw out his Breeders’ Cup race on a heavy track, he’s never run a bad race. Probably moved too early in the Sam F. Davis, and he was coming on hard in the final yards. i like him better than the winner. i see some potential here, but he will need to show it in Tampa Bay Derby. Already has a significant amount of graded earnings, which is another positive.

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CC2009$725465DreamalkinFarmsIncDavisLani

CactusRidge2001134MissMoneywise1994CraftyProspector1979Dreamalkin'Farms,IncLanitaDavisKYSmithKennyP

6 2 2 2 $120,515 5 1 2 2 $104,021 1 0 1 0 $20,000 1 1 0 0 $16,494 5 2 1 2 $100,515 0 0 0 0 $0


1612OP 1mft :23ª:48¨1:12ª1:38©3¨¨¬Smrtyjns100k ¨¨°8191/100 127©ƒ6¨‚6© 4‚ 2‚ LavioletteBS¨¨ £f 1750Junebugred‚Recklessjerry¨Onfirebaby 5wtrip,slowlygaining1210ÿ11RP° 1mft :23©:47©1:13 1:38«2¨¨¬Sprngbrdml300k ¨¨®8384/ 88 14‚ 4¨4‚ 2²2¨‚LavioletteBS¨©§ £ 1910Ted'sfolly¨‚Recklessjerry²Peehdee¨ Couldnotmatchstride1229ü11RP° 1mft :24¨:47«1:13©1:39ª2¨¨ªAlw30000n1 ¨¨®7570/ 86 43‚ 3¨ 5ƒ 2²1«‚LavioletteBS¨¨ £ 520Recklessjerry«‚Kingcoral¨Sitocalito‚ Clear,late 816û11RPª 6 sy:22 :45 1:10ª1:17 2¨¨¨MdSpt ¨¨«9194/ 85 24 1²1²2²1 LavioletteBS¨¨° £ 490RecklessjerryJeff©‚Fortywinks¨ Duel,prevailed112011RP© 5 ft :21«:45«:58© 1:05 2¨§°MdSpt ¨¨ª8885/ 86 82 7© 7¬3ª3¨LavioletteBS¨¨° £ 1100McraubƒOntheinsideƒRecklessjerry¨ 5w,belatedlymidtk110511Prm 5f ft :22ª:46© :59¨ 2¨§°MdSpt ¨¨§ 81/ 84 55 6¬ 6 5 3¬MurphyBG¨¨° ¢£ 450Meadow'srewardªCrimsonchrome©Recklessjerry‚ Belated3widebid10

1612OP4fgd:49«B11/380512OP5fft1:02©B17/5930ÿ11OP5fft1:03ªB10/3802ÿ11RP5fft1:01ª4/182311RP5fft1:02¨12/1811ü11RP4fft:49ª13/2801ü11RP4fft:49¨23/883111Prm4fft:48«B3/81911Prm5fft1:00©B4/71211Prm5fft1:02B3/111011Prm3fft:37©B2/60411Prm3fft:37ªB7/10

reckless Jerry (KY)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: DJanuary 29, 2009 Dosage: 6-1-7-2-0 • DI=1.91 • CD=0.69

Cactus Ridge, b, 2001

Hennessy, 1993


Terlingua

Island Kitty, 1976 Hawaii

T. C. Kitten

Double Park, 1994 Lycius, 1988 Mr. Prospector

Lypatia

Just Pretty, 1990 Danzig

Fitnah

Miss Moneywise, ch, 1994

Crafty Prospector, 1979


Gold Digger

Real Crafty Lady, 1975

In Reality

Princess Roycraft

Berry Berry Good, 1987

Shadeed, 1982 Nijinsky II

Continual

Quilloquick, 1969 Graustark

Quillobelle

■ Country music superstar Toby Keith owns Reckless Jerry. His stable, Dream Walkin’ Farms, shares its name with an album released by Keith in 1997.

■ Reckless Jerry is a homebred. His sire is Cactus Ridge, who was undefeated in four starts as a juvenile for Dream Walkin’ Farms back in 2003. His dam is the lightly-raced sprinter Miss Moneywise.

■ Keith’s cousin Jerry, with whom Keith maintains a close friendship, is the horse’s namesake.

■ Trainer Kenny Smith has had one Triple Crown starter in his career. He conditioned Silver Goblin, who finished eighth in the 1994 Preakness (gr. I).

■ Reckless Jerry is currently based at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.

Seven starts, seven times in the money, including seconds in the Smarty Jones Stakes at oaklawn and Remington Springboard Mile Stakes at Remington Park. But might have been exposed in the Southwest Stakes (gr. iii) against better-caliber horses. The son of Cactus Ridge had seen his Beyer figures increase with every start, and his 93 in the Smarty Jones makes him competitive with most of the other top 3-year-olds on his best day. He was forced to go very wide while the winner slipped through along the rail. He has shown good early speed but has developed into a horse that is most effective coming from off the pace. A solid, honest horse who gives his all.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

Southwest effort wasn’t bad; he was stuck toward the inside most of the way and finished willingly, just as he did in the Smarty Jones Stakes. The colt has some speed and talent, but his pedigree is a major negative for success in Triple Crown races. owned by country music star Toby Keith, who would certainly pump some life into the Derby if the colt makes it that far.

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CHC2009$675969illiamsMrMrsLarryD

LuckyPulpit2001180RousingAgain2000AwesomeAgain1994MrMrsLarryDilliamsCAHollendorferJerry

7 2 2 3 $298,000 7 2 2 3 $298,000 1 0 0 1 $24,000 0 0 0 0 $0 6 2 2 2 $274,000 0 0 0 0 $0

DATETRK DIST FRACTIONS RR RACETYPE CRE1 E2/ LP SPDPP ST 1C 2C Str FIN JOCKEY M/EODDSTopFinishers Comment

04ï12SAË 1ˆft:23 :46ª1:10©1:40«3¨¨RblewisG2 ¨¨°7586/100 6 6ª‚ 6ª‚ 5©‚ 6ª‚4ËƒTalamoJoseph¨¨£b 320I'llhaveanother©ƒEmpireway©ƒGroovin'solo¨‚ Tight7/8,3wd,nobid 8Placed3rdthroughdisqualification

17ÿ11Hol° Ì1ˆft:23¨:46«1:11 1:42«2¨¨®CshclfutG1 ¨¨°7481/105 811° 10ƒ10®10ªƒ2‚ TalamoJoseph¨©¨£b1360Liaison‚Rousingsermon¨rotherfrancis 6wdintolane,rallied131211Hol Ì1ˆft:24 :48©1:13ª1:44ª2¨¨ËRealquiet100k ¨¨7577/106 2 5ª 5ª 5© 3© 2 TalamoJoseph¨©ª£b 390LiaisonRousingsermonªƒSenorrain© 3wdintostr,willingly 629ü11SA« 1ˆft:22«:47¨1:11ª1:43©2¨¨¬‘Calcupuv100k ¨¨°7373/102 4 6¬ 5© 5ª 2¨1©‚earanoR¨©§ £b 360Rousingsermon©‚MotownmenStoneyfleeceª‚ 3wdintostr,led1/16 905û11DmrªÌ6f ft:22ª:45«:57ª 1:09©2¨¨¬‘Imsmokin100k ¨¨¬7879/ 99 3 5 5ª 6« 5« 3ª‚GomezGK¨©§ £b 310Rulerofdubaiª‚Championsgate²Rousingsermon3wintostr,up3rdbtw 603ù11Dmr®Ì5 ft:22ª:46ª:58¨ 1:04©2¨¨«‘Graduation100k¨¨¬7279/ 98 1 3 9® 9¬ 6ªƒ3¨‚RosarioJoel¨©§ £ 390Rulerofdubai²Threevases¨‚Rousingsermon² 4wdintostr,late3rd 905ö11Hol° Ì5f ft:22©:46© :59 2¨¨ª‘MdSpt ¨¨® 87/ 90 6 6 5¨ƒ 4¨ 3©1¨earanoR¨¨ £ 650Rousingsermon¨HuntsvilleGiftedmonarch«‚ Chasedbtwn,rallied10

15ï12Hol4fft:49©H14/202912SA4fft:47©H6/612312SA7fft1:26«H1/11712SA6fft1:14«H6/61212SA6fft1:13©H4/120612SA6fft1:14¨H4/1630ÿ11SA5fft1:02©H44/5624ÿ11SA4fft:48H25/8611ÿ11Hol6fft1:12¨H2/2005ÿ11Hol6fft1:13H3/82911Hol5fft1:01H8/242311Hol4fft:49«H30/48

rousing Sermon (CA)Chestnut TrueNicks Rating: A++February 27, 2009 Dosage: 5-3-10-0-0 • DI=2.60 • CD=0.72

Lucky Pulpit, ch, 2001

Pulpit, 1994


Weekend Surprise

Preach, 1989 Mr. Prospector

Narrate

Lucky Soph, 1992 Cozzene, 1980 Caro

Ride the Trails

Lucky Spell, 1971 Lucky Mel

Incantation

Rousing Again, ch, 2000

Awesome Again, 1994


Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Primal Force, 1987 Blushing Groom

Prime Prospect

Rousing, 1985


Sweet Tooth

Excitable Lady, 1978 Wajima

Champagne Woman

■ Rousing Sermon gets a thumbs-up for his work ethic from his trainer, Jerry Hollendorfer. Said the Hall of Fame conditioner, “He doesn’t do anything wrong.”

■ A homebred, Rousing Sermon is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams. Among the more notable horses they’ve owned are Antares World and Coastal Strike—both stakes winners in California.

■ Hollendorfer has had four Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters in his career, but none have finished better than fifth (Eye of the Tiger and Chocolate Candy in 2003 and 2009, respectively).

■ With the support of owners such as Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Hollendorfer is hoping to regain control of Golden Gate Fields, a track that he dominated for decades. He’d won 32 consecutive training titles at Golden Gate, until William Morey bettered him in the 2008 spring meet standings.

Like Liaison, Rousing Sermon’s reputation took a major blow when he could do no better than a well-beaten fourth in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. ii) at odds of 3-1. He was placed third via disqualification, but was not involved in the incident. if you’re willing to throw that race out, he did run well in his seconds to Liaison in the CashCall Futurity (gr. i) and Real Quiet Stakes, but those were on a synthetic surface. He did, however, win the Cal Cup Juvenile on the dirt at Santa Anita.

steve haskin’s

rating 5

California-bred disappointed in Robert B. Lewis. So far, he’s a horse that has shown he can be competitive but just doesn’t like to win races. Does have a nice bankroll, but unless he surprises me in his remaining preps i can’t see him being a factor this spring.

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DK/C2009KEENO2009$100,000750626OlympaStarInc

GantsCauseay1997361SandDollar1998Grndstone1993OerbrookFarmKYollendorferJerry

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russian Greek (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++January 23, 2009 Dosage: 6-4-26-0-0 • DI=1.77 • CD=0.44


Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint



Glorious Song


Imsodear

Sand Dollar, dkb/br, 1998

Grindstone, 1993


Gana Facil

Buzz My Bell, 1981 Drone

Chateaupavia

Train Robbery, 1987


Sweet Tooth

Track Robbery, 1976 No Robbery

Left At Home

■ Owner Olympia Star Inc. is a major client of trainer Jerry Hollendor-fer. They have sent out a number of noteworthy runners over the years, including Skipshot—winner of the 2010 Swaps Stakes (gr. II) at Hollywood Park.

■ Russian Greek was one of 23 horses sired by Giant’s Causeway that sold during the 2009 Keeneland November sale.

■ Led by company president Mikhail Yanakov, Olympia Star features partners whose ancestors hail from Russia and Greece. The horse’s name is a nod to their lineage.

■ Hollendorfer considers Russian Greek to be a consummate professional both “around the barn and on the racetrack.”

■ Russian Greek is currently based at Golden Gate Fields near Berkeley, Calif.

Year after year we get caught up in the Northern California form, and year after year those horses fail to make much of an impact on the Derby, especially with Golden Gate now using a synthetic surface. He looked very impressive winning the Califor-nia Derby and Gold Rush Stakes with scintillating stretch runs but came up empty against better company in the El Camino Real Derby (gr. iii). What is most impres-sive is his pedigree, by Giant’s Causeway, out of a Grindstone mare. So there is no question about his stamina. He did break his maiden on dirt at Santa Rosa but still has to prove he can duplicate his form and that big stretch kick at major dirt tracks.

steve haskin’s

rating 4

El Camino Real was first real test for him and he failed. Maybe Hollendorfer will help him improve and try him back on dirt, but it’s a stretch to think he’s a Triple Crown threat right now. At least his pedigree suggests that distance won’t be an issue.

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DKBBRC2009KEESEP2010$120,0008272539inchellThoroughbredsLlc

BluegrassCat2003155Miner'sBlessing1994FortyNiner1985LighthouseGroupLlcKYAsmussenSteenM

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1912SA5fft1:01«H37/551212SA4fft:50ªH36/450612SA4fft:48ªH25/430511FG5fft1:01«B4/1628ý11FG4fft:53B46/4614ý11CD4fft:50«B32/4507ý11CD5fft1:02¨B18/3524ü11CD5fft1:01¨B17/6017ü11CD5fft1:02©B8/3527û11Mth5fft1:01ªB3/1320û11Mth5fft1:02«B3/1214û11Mth4fft:52B31/31

Sabercat (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++April 8, 2009 Dosage: 10-4-13-0-1 • DI=2.73 • CD=0.79

Bluegrass Cat, b, 2003

Storm Cat, 1983


South Ocean


Crimson Saint

She’s a Winner, 1996 A.P. Indy, 1989 Seattle Slew

Weekend Surprise

Get Lucky, 1988 Mr. Prospector

Dance Number

Miner’s Blessing, dkb/br, 1994

Forty Niner, 1985


Gold Digger

File, 1976 Tom Rolfe

Continue

Bless You, 1985

Halo, 1969 Hail to Reason

Cosmah

Wedding Party, 1979 Hoist the Flag

Betrothed

■ Trainer Steve Asmussen, along with owners Ron and Joan Winchell are hop-ing for better luck than they had last year with highly regarded 3-year-old Tapizar—who won the San Fernando Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita in January 2011, but was forced off the Triple Crown trail due to injury.

■ Purchased as a yearling at the 2010 Keeneland September sale, Sabercat was one of the more coveted offspring of Bluegrass Cat sold at that auction. Only three of the 29 horses sired by Bluegrass Cat sold for more than Sabercat’s $120,000 purchase price.

■ Asmussen owns two Classic victories, having captured the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in 2007 and 2009 with Curlin and Rachel Alexandra. respectively.

■ Sabercat is almost assured of a spot in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on graded earnings—having banked the $600,000 winner’s share of 2011 Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. III). However, none of the last seven Delta Jackpot winners have made it to the Derby starting gate.

■ Sabercat is currently based at Santa Anita Park, near Arcadia, Calif., where he is being handled by Asmussen’s assistant, Scott Blasi.

it’s encouraging to see him back on the work tab. From a visual standpoint, he was as impressive a 2-year-old as we saw last year, especially his turn of foot, his profession-alism down the stretch, and the way he opens up on his competition. He turned in an explosive early move in the Delta Downs Jackpot (gr. iii) and was actually under a pull when he nearly ran up over horses’ backs on the turn. He also showed that accel-eration when he bounded clear of his rivals in his six-length win in the Garden State Stakes at Monmouth Park. So far, we like everything we’ve seen of him.

steve haskin’s

rating 8

The Delta Jackpot winner has never really meant much for the Triple Crown, but this colt could change that. Granted, it doesn’t look like he beat all that much in that race, but he gives the impression that he has more to offer. i like him; he’s a good mover with a solid pedigree and is in the right hands with Asmussen. Let’s see what happens now that he is going to California, but i suspect that we haven’t heard the last of him. of course, already has plenty of graded stakes cash.

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5044Brisnet.comLifetimePPs

DKBBRG2009FTMMAY2011$90,0007.005.21NamyJerry

ScatDaddy20042.17Yoursmineours2001BelongToMe1989MrMrsJohnilliamsKYAmossThomasM

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Shared Property (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++March 7, 2009 Dosage: 5-2-8-1-0 • DI=2.20 • CD=0.69

Scat Daddy, dkb/br, 2004

Johannesburg, 1999

Hennessy, 1993 Storm Cat

Island Kitty

Myth, 1993 Ogygian

Yarn

Love Style, 1999 Mr. Prospector, 1970 Raise a Native

Gold Digger

Likeable Style, 1990 Nijinsky II

Personable Lady

Yoursmineours, dkb/br, 2001

Belong to Me, 1989


Pas de Nom

Belonging, 1979 Exclusive Native

Straight Deal

Polly Adler, 1993

Housebuster, 1987 Mt. Livermore

Big Dreams

Honest and True, 1977

Mr. Leader

Tell Meno Lies

■ Trainer Tom Amoss is looking for his first Triple Crown starter since he saddled Backtalk—who finished last in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

■ Shared Property’s conquest of the Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III) last September was the first graded stakes win for owner Jerry Namy.

■ Of the novice owner, trainer Tom Amoss said, “He is an actively involved owner who enjoys his horses very much, and his stable is likely to expand rapidly if [Shared Property] is as good as I think he is.”

■ The gelding is named after his dam—Yoursmineours.

■ Shared Property is currently based at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, La.

He turned in a big stretch run to win the Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. iii) in only his second career start. His subsequent sixth in the Breeders’ Futurity (gr. i) was better than it looks on paper, and he came out this year with a strong third, beaten only a half-length, in the Lecomte Stakes (gr. iii), rallying from way out in the middle of the track. He’s been working very well since and should keep mov-ing forward for trainer Tom Amoss.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Have to give him a lot of credit in the Lecomte; had a very wide trip and still was beaten a half-length. Solid works in February show he bounced out of the race just fine. Maybe one that’s flying under the radar. Let’s wait and see what happens in Risen Star Stakes (gr. ii).

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BC2009$700LiveOaPlantation

IndianCarlie1995252SpeedSucceeds2001Goneest194LiveOaStudFLAlertraniTomas

2 1 1 0 $76,000 1 0 1 0 $40,000 2 1 1 0 $76,000 1 1 0 0 $36,000 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0

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1412Pmm5fft1:03¨B4/70912Pmm4fft:51©B42/450312Pmm4fft:52¨B36/32612Pmm3fft:37¨B3/62112Pmm3fft:39«B7/722ý11BelTT5fgd1:03B9/1514ý11Bel5fft1:03©B/0ý11Bel5fft1:00ªB2/1001ý11BelTT5fft1:03B24/3124ü11Bel5fft1:02©B6/71ü11Bel4fft:50ªB12/2312ü11Bel4fft:50ªB21/31

Souper Speedy (FL)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AMay 5, 2009 Dosage: 4-2-6-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.83


In Excess, 1987


Caro

Indian Call


Vi


Suspicious Native


Peach Butter

Speed Succeeds, dkb/br, 2001

Gone West, 1984


Gold Digger


Tamerett

Daijin, 1992


Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Passing Mood, 1978 Buckpasser

Cool Mood■ Sired by Indian Charlie, Souper Speedy is a homebred, owned by

Live Oak Plantation.

■ Trainer Tom Albertrani has one Triple Crown win from five starts—having scored with Bernardini in the 2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

■ Two Live Oak Plantation 3-year-olds won grade I races in 2011. Brilliant Speed (a half brother to Souper Speedy and also trained by Albertrani) triumphed in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland in April, while To Honor and Serve captured the Cigar Mile Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct in November.

■ Live Oak’s signature victory came in the 2006 NetJets Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. IT) with Miesque’s Approval.

■ Souper Speedy is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

He’s been working slowly at Palm Meadows and is up to five-eighths. He is a tough competitor who in two starts has shown he likes to be on the lead. But we don’t think he’s necessarily a confirmed front-runner. He has proved to be a tough horse to pass in the stretch, and was very game in the Remsen Stakes (gr. ii), miss-ing by three-quarters of a length, while finishing ahead of El Padrino. By indian Charlie out of a Gone West mare, it’s hard to tell how far he wants to go, but he runs hard and should be a major force when he gets back in the starting gate.

steve haskin’s

rating 7

Front-running indian Charlie colt did finish ahead of El Padrino in Remsen, but works haven’t exactly inspired confidence since he started back. Not sure his run-ning style helps him for these longer races.

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RC2009NOV2011$0,000750StonestreetStablesoltonGeorge

SmartStrike1992315Colonialinstrel1994PleasantColony1978dwardPansVPletcherodd

2 2 0 0 $49,800 1 1 0 0 $24,300 2 2 0 0 $49,800 1 1 0 0 $25,500 0 0 0 0 $0 0 0 0 0 $0

R S RCONS RR RCP CR 1 2/ P SPPP S 1C 2C Str N JOC / OS opinishers Comment

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05ï12Pmm5fft1:015/2429î12Pmm4fft:484/4008î12Pmm5fft1:0212/1702î12Pmm4fft:48¨g5/332411Pmm5fft1:01¨18/51811Pmm4fft:48ªg14/31111Pmm5fft1:01¨14/340411Pmm4fft:48«9/312711Pmm4fft:5223/240511C4fft:49©14/332911C4fft:49¨19/21511Sar4fft:494/2

Spring Hill Farm (vA)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: AMay 12, 2009 Dosage: 9-18-21-0-2 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.64

Smart Strike, b, 1992

Mr. Prospector, 1970

Raise a Native, 1961 Native Dancer

Raise You

Gold Digger, 1962 Nashua

Sequence

Classy ‘n Smart, 1981

Smarten, 1976 Cyane

Smartaire

No Class, 1974 Nodouble

Classy Quillo

Colonial Minstrel, gr/ro, 1994

Pleasant Colony, 1978

His Majesty, 1968 Ribot

Flower Bowl

Sun Colony, 1968 Sunrise Flight

Colonia

Minstrella, 1984

The Minstrel, 1974 Northern Dancer

Fleur

Flight Dancer, 1968 Misty Flight

Courbette

■ Owner George Bolton paid $60,000 for Spring Hill Farm at the Keeneland November sale in 2011. The Smart Strike colt was sold as part of the dispersal of the late Edward P. “Ned” Evans’ stable.

■ The horse was named after the expansive 3,000-acre property owned by Evans—located in Casanova, Va.

■ Spring Hill Farm’s victory in an allowance race on Feb. 11 at Gulfstream Park was the 3,000th of trainer Todd Pletcher’s career.

■ Bolton owned a 20% share in 2007 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Curlin, in partnership with Stonestreet Stables.

■ Spring Hill Farm is currently based at Palm Meadows Training Center, Boynton Beach, Fla.

He’s now two-for-two following a workmanlike victory in a mile allowance race over a sloppy sealed track at Gulfstream that seemed to take its toll on many of the performances that day. Although he won by only 1¼ lengths, he defeated a talented colt in Unbridled Minister, who finished six lengths ahead of the third horse in what appeared on paper to be a very strong field. By Smart Strike out of a Pleasant Colony mare, he should only get stronger the farther he goes. With only two career starts he’s playing catch-up, but he’s proved he’s a quality colt with a great deal of upside.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

No doubt he is talented; proved that by beating a couple of nice ones in Feb. 11 optional claimer over sloppy track. He’ll now go to the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. ii) where he’ll be one of the favorites. Big negatives for me are that he is a May 12 foal and didn’t start as a 2-year-old. Not ideal for a Derby winner. Maybe he is Pletcher’s first Preakness S. (gr. i) winner? Would be fitting with his connections.

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DKBBRC2009$600549SandfordChuckMaribeth

ApIndy1989457TakeChargeLady1999Dehere1991EatonSalesKYByrnePatrickB

5 1 2 0 $121,000 4 1 1 0 $112,500 1 0 1 0 $8,500 1 0 1 0 $8,500 4 1 1 0 $112,500 0 0 0 0 $0


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24î12Pmm5fft:59ªB1/2818î12Pmm6fft1:14ªB2/411î12Pmm5fft1:03B4/904î12Pmm4fft:50«B16/193011CD4fft:48¨B9/582111CD5fmy1:00ªB1/728û11Cdt7fft1:27¨B1/12911AP1mft1:42ªB1/22111AP6fft1:14¨H3/41411AP4fft:49B17/502411AP6fft1:16Bg7/101711AP5fft1:03ªB21/34

Take Charge indy (KY)Dark Bay or Brown TrueNicks Rating: A++March 27, 2009 Dosage: 6-13-19-0-0 • DI=3.00 • CD=0.66

A.P. Indy, dkb/br, 1989

Seattle Slew, 1974

Bold Reasoning, 1968

Boldnesian

Reason to Earn

My Charmer, 1969 Poker

Fair Charmer


Secretariat, 1970 Bold Ruler

Somethingroyal

Lassie Dear, 1974 Buckpasser

Gay Missile

Take Charge Lady, b, 1999

Dehere, 1991


Vice Regent

Mint Copy

Sister Dot, 1985 Secretariat

Sword Game

Felicita, 1994

Rubiano, 1987 Fappiano

Ruby Slippers

Grand Bonheur, 1979 Blushing Groom

Director■ Sire A.P. Indy has classic winners—2006 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner Bernardini, and 2007 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Rags To Riches.

■ Take Charge Indy is the star of a stable, owned by Chuck and Maribeth Sandford, that was first assembled in 2009. “To get into the sport at [such a high] level,” Chuck Sandford said, “is a dream come true.”

■ Three of the four foals of dam Take Charge Lady have made it to the winner’s circle.

■ Trainer Pat Byrne is looking to make his first trip back to the Triple Crown since he sent out Prime Directive to a 10th-place finish in the 1999 Belmont. His one other Triple Crown starter, Black Cash, who finished fifth in the 1998 Preakness.

■ Take Charge Indy is currently based at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale, Fla.

This well-bred son of A.P. indy is still very much a work in progress. His first three career starts were over Polytrack, at Arlington and Keeneland, and he ran well enough, destroying a maiden field and then making a huge move in the Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. iii) to take a clear lead, only to be caught by Shared Property. Following a solid fourth in the Breeders’ Futurity (gr. i), with the addition of blinkers, he made his dirt debut in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i) and ran well to finish fifth, despite having to steady early on. in his 3-year-old debut, he again made an early move in a Gulfstream allowance event in an effort to blow the race open, but again was caught, this time by El Padrino, while finishing 13¾ lengths ahead of the third horse. There is no reason to believe he won’t keep showing steady improvement.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

Was well clear of third-place horse in El Padrino’s optional claimer. Has faced some of the best of this class in his last four races and held his own. Now he needs to improve and show he can win some of these races. A Tampa Bay Derby (gr. ii) victory would not surprise me. He’s one i’m intrigued by.

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DiieUnion1997176Tempo1992Goneest1984PhyllisMyethKYMatMichaelR

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Union rags (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: AMarch 3, 2009 Dosage: 9-1-10-2-0 • DI=2.14 • CD=0.77

Dixie Union, dkb/br, 1997

Dixieland Band, 1980


Nearctic

Natalma

Mississippi Mud, 1973

Delta Judge

Sand Buggy

She’s Tops, 1989 Capote, 1984 Seattle Slew

Too Bald

She’s a Talent, 1983 Mr. Prospector

Paintbrush

Tempo, ch, 1992

Gone West, 1984


Gold Digger


Tamerett

Terpsichorist, 1975

Nijinsky II, 1967 Northern Dancer

Flaming Page

Glad Rags II, 1963 High Hat

Dryad■ Having sold Union Rags in 2010, breeder Phyllis Wyeth bought the colt back at the 2011 Fasig-Tipton February sale for $390,000—nearly triple the price she’d sold him for six months earlier.

■ Trainer Michael Matz has not saddled a Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starter since Visionaire in 2008, who finished 12th. Matz won the race in 2006 with Barbaro.

■ Despite losing by a nose to Hansen in the 2011 Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I), Union Rags still garned 52 first place votes in the 2011 Eclipse Award race for champion 2-year-old male. Hansen prevailed in the balloting, however, by a nearly 4-to-1 margin.

■ According to Wyeth, the horse possesses an incredibly stoic demeanor. She cites this as part of the reason she was willing to sell the colt in 2010.

Looked to be the most talented 2-year-old last year off impressive scores in the Sara-toga Special (gr. ii) and Champagne S. (gr. i). in the latter he displayed his professional-ism and athleticism by changing course on two occasions and still blowing away his field by 5¼ lengths. He does have one bad habit of ducking out in the stretch on occa-sion. He got away with it in the Saratoga Special but not in the Grey Goose Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. i). Those antics, along with going wide every step of the way (he ran 78 feet farther than the victorious Hansen), not only cost him the race, which he lost by a head, but the 2-year-old championship. if he’s gotten over that stunt with matu-rity, he is going to be awfully tough to handle on the Derby trail.

steve haskin’s

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Despite his narrow loss in the Breeders Cup, many felt he was the best that day. All eyes will be on him in Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth (gr. ii), where he’ll face top horses who have already had a start this year, this time with a new rider. if he handles them, he is the unquestioned leader of the division. Even before the Fountain of Youth, he looks like he has all the components of a Derby winner. We just need to see his progression from 2 to 3.

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Z Dager (KY)Bay TrueNicks Rating: A++March 26, 2009 Dosage: 0-3-10-2-1 • DI=1.00 • CD=-0.06

Mizzen Mast, gr/ro, 1998

Cozzene, 1980

Caro, 1967 Fortino II

Chambord

Ride the Trails, 1971 Prince John

Wildwook

Kinema, 1983 Graustark, 1963 Ribot

Flower Bowl

Mrs. Peterkin, 1965 Tom Fool

Legendra

Fees Waived, dkb/br, 1997

Wavering Monarch, 1979

Majestic Light, 1973 Majestic Prince

Irradiate

Uncommitted, 1974 Buckpasser

Lady Be Good

Profit System, 1988

Copelan, 1980 Tri Jet

Susan’s Girl

Miami Queen, 1979 Crozier

Miami Mood

■ Rabbi Daniel Glanz, a friend of Zayat Stables racing manager Justin Zayat, aspired to be a rap artist while growing up. His nickname was “Dagger.” Z Dager was named as an homage to Glanz’ alter ego.

■ Zayat Stables holds Z Dager’s sire, Mizzen Mast, in high regard. Mizzen Mast also sired, notably, California-based graded stakes winner Mizdirection—owned by sports talk personality Jim Rome.

■ Trainer Steve Asmussen teamed with Zayat Stables to send out Nehro to finish second in last year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

■ Justin Zayat lauds Z Dager’s comparatively cool demeanor. Nehro, according to Zayat, was far more high-strung and much more of a handful for Asmussen. Z Dager, on the other hand, “always trains forwardly.”

■ Z Dager is currently based at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans, La.

This son of Mizzen Mast relished the stretch-out to two turns, winning a mile and 70-yard maiden race at Fair Grounds in the slop by 1¼ lengths in his second career start. That race, although solid, hardly looked like it would set him up for a victory in the Lecomte Stakes (gr. iii), but he almost pulled it off, rallying from between horses to be beaten a head by Mr. Bowling in a three-horse charge to the wire in a 13-horse field. Trained by Steve Asmussen, he looks like a colt who is only just beginning to show his potential as his Beyers have increased with each start.

steve haskin’s

rating 6

it’s a little bit of a stretch for me to put him in this group, but i loved what i saw in the Lecomte. Showed talent and heart in that race, as he was passed on the turn then fought his way out of a tough spot. Didn’t change leads until very late. Now we need to see if he’ll improve in the Risen Star Stakes (gr. ii), where he’ll meet El Padrino and Mr. Bowling again, among others.

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Earnings (Graded Earnings) Race Record Best Perf.

Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

A BOY NAMED EM (KY): ch. g. Mar 17 Point Given–No Knocks, A.P. Indy $28,450 3 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A+ 1.60

ADIOS NARDO (FL): b. g. Apr 15 Invisible Ink–Tambien Me Voy, Orono $845 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr NR 2.00

ADIRONDACK KING (KY): b. c. Mar 20 Lawyer Ron–Jostle, Brocco $169,610 ($25,000) 7 - 3 - 1 - 3 G3SPl 6.50 f. D 2.43

AFFARI DI CAT (VA): b. c. Apr 07 Tale of the Cat–Promote Business, Capote – Unraced Unr A 3.89

AFFORD (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 02 Street Sense–Unaffordable, Unbridled $52,904 4 - 2 - 0 - 2 SPl 8.32 f. D 3.00

AFRICANIST (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 26 Johannesburg–Mekko Hokte, Holy Bull $52,882 ($1,782) 5 - 1 - 2 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. D 3.00

ALGORITHMS (KY): b. c. May 08 Bernardini–Ava Knowsthecode, Cryptoclearance $301,500 ($240,000) 3 - 3 - 0 - 0 G3SW 8.00 f. A 2.71

ALL STORMY (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 26 Stormy Atlantic–Allspice, Coronado's Quest $32,138 6 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 8.32 f. B+ 1.86

ALPHA (KY): b. c. Mar 11 Bernardini–Munnaya, Nijinsky II $300,000 ($180,000) 5 - 3 - 1 - 0 G1SPl 8.50 f. A+ 114 1.67

AMBER COAST (KY): ch. c. Feb 04 Speightstown–Joyce Ann, Pine Bluff – Unraced Unr B+ 4.50

AMERICAN ACT (KY): b. g. Mar 04 Quiet American–Revolutionary Act, Boston Harbor $72,950 ($30,000) 4 - 1 - 2 - 0 G2Spl 5.50 f. D 4.78

ARGENTINE TANGO (FL): dkb/br. c. Feb 10 Black Mambo–Duchess d'Or, Tour d'Or $118,850 11 - 1 - 4 - 1 SPl 5.00 f. B 102 1.33

ATIGUN (KY): b. c. Mar 20 Istan–Rimini Road, Dynaformer $69,025 ($5,025) 6 - 2 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. B 2.33

ATLANTIC TITAN (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 03 Stormy Atlantic–Lokoya, Woodman $56,256 9 - 1 - 3 - 2 Wnr 8.32 f. D 3.00

ATTENBOROUGH (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 17 Medaglia d'Oro–Julie's Prospect, Allen's Prospect $3,719 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A++ 1.57

AWAITED (KY): b. r. Feb 02 Unbridled's Song–Secret Status, A.P. Indy $3,615 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A 3.00

AWESOME ADDRESS (KY): b. c. Mar 03 Awesome Again–Word of Mouth, Saint Ballado $350 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 1.91

BACKDOOR STRIKE (MD): ch. g. Mar 28 Tenpins–Love Factor, Royal Academy – Unraced Unr A++ 3.00

BAHAMIAN SQUALL (FL): dkb/br. c. Apr 11 Gone West–Midway Squall, Storm Bird $32,000 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 3.57

BARBER SHOP ROCK (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 19 Rock Hard Ten–Barbera (CHI), Hussonet – Unraced Unr C+ 2.38

BARRYMORE (KY): ch. c. Mar 26 Lemon Drop Kid–Diane Suzanne, Compliance – Unraced Unr B+ 1.33

BARTOLOME (KY): b. c. May 05 Toccet–Competition, Dixie Union $25,875 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 SPl 8.00 f. B 101 3.00

BATTLE HARDENED (KY): ch. c. Mar 12 Giant's Causeway–Jen's Fashion, Northern Fashion $138,855 ($120,000) 4 - 1 - 2 - 0 G3SW 8.50 f. B+ 1.56

BIG BANE THEORY (CA): b. c. Jan 24 Artie Schiller–Shebane, Alysheba – Unraced Unr A++ 1.35

BIG BLUE NATION (KY): b. c. Mar 07 Bluegrass Cat–Lilah, Defrere $62,945 ($25,000) 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 G1SPl 6.00 f. C 108 3.00

BIG BLUE SPIRIT (GB): b. c. Apr 12 Invincible Spirit (IRE)–Blue Sail, Kingmambo $15,822 3 - 0 - 2 - 1 Pl A+ 1.55

BIG JOHN B (FL): dkb/br. c. Jan 24 Hard Spun–Baldomera, Doneraile Court $3,835 4 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B 2.38

BIG MONSTER (MD): b. c. Feb 07 Fusaichi Pegasus–Mad Dash, Broad Brush $16,230 3 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl B 3.71

BIG SCREEN (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 02 Speightstown–Scene Maker, Unbridled's Song $35,930 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 9.00 f. B+ 5.40

BIG TIME RICH (IN): b. c. May 28 Artie Schiller–Granite Island, Say I'm Smart – Unraced Unr NR 2.20

BLACKY THE BULL (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 25 Flashy Bull–Image of Honor, Honour and Glory $49,040 7 - 1 - 1 - 1 SPl 6.50 f. D 101 3.00

BLINGO (KY): b. g. Mar 13 Artie Schiller–Wassifa (GB), Sure Blade $57,000 ($30,000) 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A++ 1.33

BLUEDACIOUS (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 28 Bluegrass Cat–Unbridled Con, Unbridled's Song $71,661 ($19,242) 5 - 1 - 1 - 2 G3SPl 8.50 f. C 4.20

BLUESKIESNRAINBOWS (VA): ch. c. Feb 25 English Channel–Cho Cho San, Deputy Minister $38,860 5 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. B+ 3.33

BOAT TRIP (KY): b. c. May 13 Harlan's Holiday–Turning Wheel, Seeking the Gold $10,780 4 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl B+ 1.57

BOCELLI (KY): ch. c. Apr 11 Mr. Greeley–Marozia, Storm Bird – Unraced Unr B 2.69

BODEMEISTER (VA): b. c. Apr 28 Empire Maker–Untouched Talent, Storm Cat $44,800 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 3.00

BOLD FRONT (KY): b. c. Apr 16 War Front–Red Taffeta, Charismatic $34,365 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A+ 2.56

BOLTZAPPER (FL): b. c. Mar 15 Holy Ground–J Lo On the Go, Swedaus $37,225 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. NR 3.00

* See page 3 for a glossary of terms and a description of the statistics on this page.

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Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

BOOMPA (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 05 Include–Desviacion, Unreal Zeal – Unraced Unr D 4.20

BRANNAMAN (KY): b. c. Mar 19 Ghostzapper–Skipping Around, Skip Trial $3,400 3 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 2.20

BRAVO HABIBI (KY): b. c. Mar 03 Stormy Atlantic–Princess Sequoia, Cherokee Run $30,445 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. D 3.00

BRIGAND (NY): b. c. Mar 06 Flatter–Silence Please, Quiet American $62,000 ($29,000) 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 G3SPl 5.50 f. A 104 3.92

BROKER BRETT (KY): dkb/br. c. May 09 More Than Ready–Queen of Green, Distorted Humor $350 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 1.91

BROTHER FRANCIS (KY): ch. c. Mar 25 Lion Heart–Viapervita (IRE), Spectrum (IRE) $129,000 ($120,000) 3 - 0 - 2 - 1 G1SPl C 116 1.40

BULL PEN (KY): gr/ro. c. Feb 09 Holy Bull–Colleague, Cherokee Run $100 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 4.00

CALLED TO SERVE (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 07 Afleet Alex–Andover Lady, Kris S. $10,430 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A 1.77

CANADIAN NAVY (ON): ch. g. Jan 26 Pulpit–Mahalo, Gulch $13,165 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl B+ 4.09

CANDY'S JEWEL (KY): ch. c. Mar 27 Candy Ride (ARG)–All Pleasure, All Gone $21,450 4 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl NR 2.20

CAPETOWN DEVIL (KY): b. g. Mar 11 Cape Town–Nureyev's Angel, Nureyev $52,414 ($1,750) 4 - 3 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.32 f. D 2.13

CAPITAL GOODS (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 19 Corinthian–T. K. O. Lady, Two Punch $14,500 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl C 3.50

CAPTAIN BAKER (KY): ch. c. Apr 11 Smart Strike–Charge d'Affaires, Vice Regent – Unraced Unr A 3.19

CAPTAIN BEN (KY): ch. c. May 03 Touch Gold–Blush On Cue, Theatrical (IRE) $35,575 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. A+ 2.20

CAPTAIN OBVIOUS (IRE): b. c. Apr 26 Choisir (AUS)–Taqqara (IRE), Spectrum (IRE) $35,615 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 SPl 6.00 f. D 1.40

CASTAWAY (KY): b. c. Feb 04 Street Sense–Priceless Storm, Storm Cat $209,930 ($150,000) 7 - 2 - 1 - 2 G3SW 8.50 f. A++ 2.43

CASUAL TRICK (KY): b. r. May 25 Bernardini–Casual Look, Red Ransom $50,025 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 SPl 8.00 f. A++ 2.06

CATCHTHEMORNINGSUN (MI): dkb/br. c. May 14 Syncline–Sweet Fever, Gold Fever – Unraced Unr B+ 3.00

CAT'S ENOUGH (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 31 Tale of the Cat–Belle Turquoise (FR), Tel Quel (FR) $19,740 5 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl NR 2.00

CEEBETT'S SOUL (CA): b. c. May 05 Perfect Soul (IRE)–Ceebett's Dancer, Moscow Ballet $2,230 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl D 1.15

CHALYBEATE SPRINGS (KY): b. c. Apr 01 Dynaformer–Chaposa Springs, Baldski $51,463 ($12,032) 10 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A++ 1.81

CHIEF BLACK WATER (KY): dkb/br. g. May 11 Yonaguska–Fiddle for Me, Belong to Me $8,800 2 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl A+ 3.00

CHIEF ENERGY (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 25 Ghostzapper–Blissful Kiss, Kissin Kris $33,600 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.32 f. A++ 2.00

CHIEF GAGA (KY): b. c. May 08 Indian Charlie–Queen of America, Quiet American – Unraced Unr A+ 3.57

CHIPS ALL IN (KY): b. c. May 04 North Light (IRE)–Maria's Mirage, Maria's Mon $149,800 6 - 4 - 1 - 0 SW 8.00 f. A 110 1.57

CHIVAZONE (KY): b. c. Apr 01 Bernstein–Swan, Cherokee Run $267 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 1.91

CIGAR STREET (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 07 Street Sense–Arcadiana, Deputy Minister $1,126 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.43

CLASS PRESIDENT (KY): b. c. Jan 28 Kingmambo–Class Kris, Kris S. $22,955 3 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. D 1.14

COALTOWN CAT (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 03 Harlan's Holiday–Pay On Demand, Red Ransom $7,360 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A+ 1.67

COCODIMAMA (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 25 Johar–Kschessinka, Nureyev $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B 1.95

COLONY STRIKE (KY): b. c. Jan 27 Smart Strike–Colony Band, Dixieland Band $2,025 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.19

CONSERVE (KY): b. c. Mar 11 Tapit–Classic Woman, Storm Bird $810 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 2.29

CONSORTIUM (KY): b. c. Mar 03 Bernardini–Marietta, Machiavellian $47,350 ($8,000) 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. A++ 3.36

CONSULADO (KY): dkb/br. g. Feb 14 More Than Ready–Goodbye Stranger, Broad Brush $54,200 3 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. A+ 3.00

COP A TUDE (KY): ch. c. May 11 Officer–Emotional Storm, Storm Boot $37,050 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. B+ 2.33

CORNER OFFICE (CA): b. c. Mar 01 Bertrando–No Trouble Tweenus, Deputed Testamony $54,348 4 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. NR 7.00

COZZETTI (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 29 Cozzene–Lemon Drop Cello, Lemon Drop Kid $36,650 5 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. B 1.55

CREATIVE CAUSE (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 06 Giant's Causeway–Dream of Summer, Siberian Summer $539,000 ($506,000) 6 - 3 - 1 - 2 G1SW 8.50 f. A++ 124 1.43

CSABA (KY): b. c. Mar 22 Kitten's Joy–High Chant, War Chant $41,665 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. D 1.46

CURRAHEE (MD): b. g. Mar 04 A. P. Warrior–Smart N Polished, Polish Numbers $6,720 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl F 2.25












Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

CURRENCY SWAP (FL): b. c. Mar 15 High Cotton–Echo Bluff, Pine Bluff $180,000 ($150,000) 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 G1SW 7.00 f. B+ 120 3.00

CURRENT DESIGN (FL): dkb/br. c. Apr 04 Tiznow–Elegant Designer, Suave Prospect $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr NR 2.20

CYBER SECRET (KY): b. c. Jan 24 Broken Vow–Stomping, Dixieland Band $63,744 ($9,282) 5 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A 2.56

CYTHEREAN (KY): b. c. Mar 08 Street Sense–Venusberg (ARG), Southern Halo $5,446 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl B+ 1.91

DADDY LONG LEGS (KY): ch. c. Feb 12 Scat Daddy–Dreamy Maiden, Meadowlake $108,909 ($94,030) 4 - 2 - 0 - 0 G2SW 8.00 f. A 3.00

DADDY NOSE BEST (KY): b. c. Mar 03 Scat Daddy–Follow Your Bliss, Thunder Gulch $233,623 ($145,558) 9 - 3 - 2 - 1 G3SW 9.00 f. A++ 2.43

DAN AND SHEILA (KY): dkb/br. r. Apr 14 More Than Ready–Sheila's Prospect, Not For Love $31,300 ($7,000) 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. B+ 3.00

DECLARATION OF WAR (KY): b. c. Apr 29 War Front–Tempo West, Rahy $28,351 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. B+ 2.25

DEHERE OF THE CAT (NY): b. c. Mar 24 Discreet Cat–Dehere of the Dog, Dehere $27,000 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. A 3.00

DESERT STORM (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 25 Tiznow–Emmy's Storm, Stormy Atlantic $8,650 2 - 0 - 0 - 2 Pl B+ 2.20

DESORMAIS (KY): b. c. Jan 31 War Front–Desert Princess (IRE), Desert King (IRE) $11,491 4 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 10.00 f. D 2.38

DIEZ (KY): b. c. Mar 18 Rock Hard Ten–Provisions, Devil's Bag $27,300 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 5.00 f. A++ 1.67

DINAKA (KY): ch. c. Feb 16 Borrego–Skeena, Wild Rush – Unraced Unr C+ 1.33

DIPLOMAT (KY): b. c. Mar 06 Kitten's Joy–Waki Affair, Miswaki $3,300 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A 1.67

DISCREET DANCER (FL): ch. c. Apr 11 Discreet Cat–West Side Dancer, Gone West $57,500 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. D 3.44

DISPOSABLEPLEASURE (KY): gr/ro. f. May 02 Giacomo–My Canada, With Approval $161,600 ($120,000) 4 - 2 - 1 - 0 G2SW 9.00 f. A++ 112 2.11

DISTORTED DREAM (KY): ch. c. Mar 27 Distorted Humor–Wonder Lady Anne L, Real Quiet – Unraced Unr A 2.56

DIXIE DICE (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 25 Dixie Union–Lerici, Woodman $1,620 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 1.53

DONE DONE DONE (KY): ch. g. Feb 28 Latent Heat–Buzz Off Buzz, Mr. Greeley $55,740 5 - 2 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. D 3.00

DONE TALKING (KY): b. c. Jan 30 Broken Vow–Dixie Talking, Dixieland Band $80,200 ($10,000) 5 - 2 - 0 - 2 Wnr 8.32 f. A 112 2.33

DREAMING OF NENO (FL): ch. c. Mar 13 Exclusive Quality–Gold Bag Lady, Friendly Lover $24,300 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. C 3.00

DRILL (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 01 Lawyer Ron–Cat Dancer, Storm Cat $339,710 ($300,000) 9 - 3 - 1 - 0 G1SW 7.00 f. C+ 116 2.27

DULLAHAN (KY): ch. c. Feb 08 Even the Score–Mining My Own, Smart Strike $392,091 ($375,000) 6 - 1 - 1 - 2 G1SW 8.50 f. A++ 119 4.20

DYNAMICAL (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 15 Hard Spun–Favorite Feather, Capote $8,910 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl B+ 2.20

EATON HALL (KY): b. c. Apr 20 El Corredor–Anna My Sweetheart, Stravinsky $3,710 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 2.56

ECABRONI (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 24 Smoke Glacken–Miss Fury, Unbridled's Song $32,805 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. C 3.00

ECONOMIC FORECAST (FL): dkb/br. c. Feb 18 Congrats–Our Secretary, Belong to Me $5,500 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.22

EL PADRINO (KY): ch. c. Jan 22 Pulpit–Enchanted Rock, Giant's Causeway $86,100 ($20,000) 4 - 2 - 1 - 1 G2Spl 8.50 f. A++ 114 2.60

ELUSIVE SUCCESS (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 08 Successful Appeal–Racing Quality, Elusive Quality $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.67

EMPIRE WAY (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 03 Empire Maker–Delta Princess, A.P. Indy $112,000 ($85,000) 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 G2Spl 6.50 f. A++ 2.81

ENDER KNIEVEL (KY): ch. g. Apr 02 Distorted Humor–Ender's Sister, A.P. Indy $35,280 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 2.75

ET TU WALKER (KY): dkb/br. r. May 26 Shakespeare–Inspired Hope, Shadeed $350 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 1.13

EVER SO LUCKY (KY): b. c. May 03 Indian Charlie–Bally Storm, Summer Squall $61,102 ($33,502) 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 G2Spl 6.50 f. D 113 3.00

EXCAPER (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 11 Exchange Rate–Ada Ruckus, Bold Ruckus $284,913 ($240,736) 5 - 1 - 2 - 1 G1SPl 6.00 f. C 115 4.09

EXFACTOR (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 11 Exchange Rate–Bright Magic, Prized $145,348 ($67,748) 5 - 3 - 1 - 0 G3SW 6.00 f. A++ 2.60

EXOTHERMIC (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 08 Empire Maker–Irridescence (SAF), Caesour $49,800 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 9.00 f. A 2.00

FAST FALCON (KY): ch. c. Mar 18 Awesome Again–My Chickadee, Pleasant Tap – Unraced Unr A++ 2.64

FED BIZ (KY): b. c. Feb 25 Giant's Causeway–Spunoutacontrol, Wild Again $71,100 3 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 1.88

FINNEGANS WAKE (KY): b. c. Apr 24 Powerscourt (GB)–Boat's Ghost, Silver Ghost $26,230 3 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. D 1.00

FIVE SIXTEEN (KY): b. g. Feb 14 Invasor (ARG)–Third Street, Salt Lake $20,704 4 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl A 2.00














Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

FLASHY SUNRISE (KY): gr/ro. g. Apr 08 Flashy Bull–Desert Sunrise, Came Home $21,075 7 - 0 - 1 - 2 Pl D 3.00

FLEET EAGLE (KY): b. c. Apr 03 Don't Get Mad–Crazy Sissy Jo, Silver Deputy $17,430 6 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A+ 3.00

FLY LEXIS FLY (KY): b. c. Jan 20 Badge of Silver–Becky Loves Silver, Silver Charm $101,382 ($99,481) 5 - 3 - 1 - 0 G1SW 12.00 f. A+ 1.29

FOREVER FAITHFUL (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 27 Honour and Glory–Talega, Devil's Bag $23,400 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. B+ 1.67

FORT LOUDON (FL): b. c. Feb 01 Awesome of Course–Lottsa Talc, Talc $353,485 ($20,000) 9 - 4 - 0 - 2 SW 8.50 f. A 2.33

FORTIN (KY): ch. c. May 04 Invasor (ARG)–Pinta, Carson City – Unraced Unr A 3.80

FORWARD MARCH (KY): ch. c. Mar 20 Distorted Humor–Angel's Nest, Storm Cat $27,000 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. C+ 2.20

FOX RULES (NY): ch. g. Mar 22 Roman Ruler–Shesastonecoldfox, Foxhound $32,090 ($7,000) 6 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. B 3.00

FRISCAN (MD): gr/ro. c. Apr 11 Two Punch–Otherwise Perfect, Lemon Drop Kid $54,997 ($10,927) 3 - 2 - 0 - 1 G3SPl 5.50 f. D 101 2.58

FULL CRY (KY): ch. c. Mar 13 Bluegrass Cat–Back Bay Dixie, Dixieland Band $6,720 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A 2.67

GAELICO (FL): b. c. Feb 05 War Front–Global Gold, Pleasant Tap $11,231 5 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A+ 2.56

GAMEDAY NEWS (KY): ch. c. Feb 24 Corinthian–Summer Scene, Belong to Me $31,225 6 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. C+ 2.08

GEMOLOGIST (KY): b. c. Jan 28 Tiznow–Crystal Shard, Mr. Prospector $145,855 ($103,855) 3 - 3 - 0 - 0 G2SW 8.50 f. A++ 118 2.73

GENTEN (KY): b. c. Apr 02 Bernardini–Miss Terrible (ARG), Numerous $407,070 ($123,826) 6 - 2 - 1 - 1 G2Spl 7.50 f. A 2.69

GENTLEMEN'S BET (FL): dkb/br. c. Mar 04 Half Ours–Lady of Sun, Gentlemen (ARG) $24,300 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. B 4.00

GOLD MEGILLAH (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 25 Purim–Touch Me Once, Touch Gold $50,225 ($500) 6 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. D 1.00

GOOGLE MY GRANDSON (KY): b. c. Apr 22 More Than Ready–Designatoree, Alysheba $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 2.69

GOPHARI (KY): ch. c. Feb 07 Eddington–Phari, Black Tie Affair (IRE) $12,320 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A++ 2.73

GOT WHAT (KY): ch. c. May 09 Mr. Greeley–Silver Tornado, Maria's Mon $5,600 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 4.33

GOWHEREYOUGAZE (KY): ch. g. Feb 28 Officer–Brilliant Disguise, A.P. Indy $27,382 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. B+ 3.00

GRAYDAR (KY): gr/ro. c. May 16 Unbridled's Song–Sweetest Smile, Dehere – Unraced Unr A+ 3.36

GREAT CALL (KY): b. c. May 24 Bernardini–Fortune Pending, Fortunate Prospect $3,025 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 3.44

GROOVIN' SOLO (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 06 Bob and John–Squall Linda, Summer Squall $38,640 5 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 3.00

GROUSE (PA): ch. c. Apr 03 Street Cry (IRE)–Mood Indigo, Dixieland Band $6,075 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A++ 3.50

GUNG HO (PA): b. c. Feb 03 Kitten's Joy–Glory Dancer, Honour and Glory $118,064 ($1,000) 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 SW 8.00 f. C 103 1.00

HAKAMA (KY): ch. c. Apr 12 First Samurai–Check, Unbridled $63,570 ($4,000) 5 - 2 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. A++ 2.33

HALF STRIKE (KY): dkb/br. r. May 03 Smart Strike–Halfbridled, Unbridled – Unraced Unr C 3.17

HANDSOME MIKE (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 02 Scat Daddy–Classic Strike, Smart Strike $80,780 ($50,000) 6 - 1 - 1 - 1 G3SPl 6.50 f. A++ 111 2.69

HANSEN (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 23 Tapit–Stormy Sunday, Sir Cat $1,233,305 ($1,160,000) 4 - 3 - 1 - 0 G1SW 8.50 f. A+ 126 3.50

HARD FACTS (KY): ch. c. Mar 24 Hard Spun–Banshee Winds, Known Fact $44,700 4 - 2 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. D 3.00

HARRIS (KY): b. c. May 01 A.P. Indy–Pool Land, Silver Deputy $2,040 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A++ 3.22

HARVARD N YALE (KY): ch. c. Jan 30 Smart Strike–Compete, El Prado (IRE) $14,858 4 - 1 - 3 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 2.36

HEIKO (KY): ch. c. Feb 16 Mr. Greeley–Harriett Lane, Giant's Causeway $22,818 ($1,000) 6 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. A 2.47

HE'S A FIREBALL (KY): ch. c. Feb 19 Mr. Greeley–Boozin' Susan, French Deputy $30,400 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 4.00

HIERRO (KY): ch. c. Apr 23 Hard Spun–Brief Bliss, Navarone $43,600 ($2,000) 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. C 1.67

HIGHLY JUSTIN (KY): gr/ro. c. Feb 01 Awesome Again–Milagra, Maria's Mon – Unraced Unr A 3.00

HIT THE JACKPOT (IRE): ch. c. Jan 22 Pivotal (GB)–Token Gesture (IRE), Alzao $18,574 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. A+ 1.57

HOLY CANDY (KY): gr/ro. c. Jan 31 Candy Ride (ARG)–Spooky Minister, Deputy Minister $20,200 2 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl B+ 1.86

HOLY HIGHWAY (FL): gr/ro. c. Feb 19 Holy Bull–Freeway Fun, Awesome Again $26,315 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. B+ 5.67

HOMETOWN HERO (BRZ): b. c. Jul 20 Tiznow–Norwoods, Deputy Minister – Unraced Unr A 2.43












Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

HOW DO I WIN (KY): gr/ro. r. Apr 13 Corinthian–Silver Crown, Distorted Humor $68,500 ($10,000) 7 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 6.00 f. A 1.91

HOWE GREAT (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 14 Hat Trick (JPN)–Ginger Sea (SAF), Western Winter $121,500 4 - 3 - 1 - 0 SW 8.50 f. B 3.57

HUNTER JAK (KY): ch. c. Feb 19 Songandaprayer–Nothing Special, Tejabo $2,430 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 3.00

HUNTSVILLE (CA): ch. g. Apr 10 Unusual Heat–Lethal Hunter, Jade Hunter $25,051 5 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl D 1.93

I AM AMERICAN (KY): b. c. Mar 28 Quiet American–Are You Kidding, Demaloot Demashoot – Unraced Unr C 3.00

I'LL HAVE ANOTHER (KY): ch. c. Apr 01 Flower Alley–Arch's Gal Edith, Arch $184,000 ($151,000) 4 - 2 - 1 - 0 G2SW 8.50 f. A 111 2.11

INDIAN MAGIQUE (CA): b. f. Feb 25 Street Theatre–Empty Purse, Corwyn Bay (IRE) – Unraced Unr D 1.67

INDIANA MOON (KY): ch. c. Mar 11 Malibu Moon–Adoradancer, Danzig Connection $7,970 4 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A+ 3.00

INFLATION TARGET (KY): b. c. Apr 11 Tapit–Prall Street, Cherokee Run $42,000 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 6.00 f. C+ 2.14

INGORDO (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 21 After Market–Takealookatmenow, Cryptoclearance – Unraced Unr B 3.57

IRON WILLED (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 15 Medaglia d'Oro–Java Drums, Java Gold – Unraced Unr A 1.08

ISLE OF SKYE (FL): b. g. Mar 13 Invisible Ink–Hierarchy, Forestry $13,850 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. D 7.00

JACK'S IN THE DECK (MD): dkb/br. c. Apr 24 Love of Money–Thracian, Partner's Hero $217,010 ($105,000) 8 - 3 - 2 - 2 G2SW 6.00 f. A 111 3.67

JULIUS CAESAR (KY): b. c. Mar 17 Empire Maker–Redhead Riot, Top Account $1,160 3 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 2.73

JUNEBUGRED (KY): ch. c. May 23 Corinthian–Dixie Melody, Dixieland Band $96,234 ($834) 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 SW 8.00 f. C+ 1.91

JUSTANOLDSONG (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 08 Unbridled's Song–Dontgetinmyway, Machiavellian $14,400 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 3.62

KID SIDNEY (KY): b. g. Apr 27 Lemon Drop Kid–Sidneys Angel Face, Skip Away – Unraced Unr B 1.20

KING KID (KY): b. c. Mar 10 Lemon Drop Kid–Very Very, Royal Academy $43,600 ($6,000) 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 SPl 7.00 f. B+ 1.67

KINGWOOD (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 06 Hard Spun–Swigert, Fusaichi Pegasus – Unraced Unr A 2.75

LADY OF SHAMROCK (KY): dkb/br. f. Mar 12 Scat Daddy–Blushing Issue, Blushing John $90,700 ($12,000) 5 - 2 - 0 - 1 G3SPl 8.50 f. D 111 1.44

LAKE VICTOR (KY): b. c. Apr 19 Langfuhr–Crescent Moon, Seeking the Gold $59,832 4 - 2 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. D 2.43

LASSO (KY): ch. c. Mar 01 Rahy–Tell Seattle, A.P. Indy $7,070 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A+ 2.27

LAST GUNFIGHTER (KY): dkb/br. c. May 02 First Samurai–Saratoga Cat, Sir Cat $11,998 2 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl D 1.29

LATE NIGHT ACTION (KY): b. c. Feb 07 Malibu Moon–Royal Sanction, Royal Academy $18,405 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A+ 3.00

LAUNCH COMMANDER (KY): b. c. Apr 03 Master Command–Launch Site, Relaunch $53,000 3 - 1 - 2 - 0 SPl 6.00 f. A 107 3.40

LAURIE'S ROCKET (KY): b. c. Feb 15 Bluegrass Cat–Clay's Rocket, American Chance $118,933 ($35,333) 9 - 2 - 2 - 0 SPl 6.50 f. A++ 3.00

LEMON JUICE (KY): b. c. Feb 04 Johannesburg–Lemon Lady, Lemon Drop Kid $132,105 7 - 4 - 2 - 1 SW 7.00 f. B 104 1.67

LET'S GET CRACKIN (KY): dkb/br. g. Feb 15 Eddington–I'maknightschoice, Knights Choice $96,310 ($9,000) 10 - 2 - 3 - 2 SPl 6.00 f. A++ 3.62

LIAISON (KY): b. c. Mar 18 Indian Charlie–Galloping Gal, Victory Gallop $469,560 ($375,000) 5 - 3 - 0 - 1 G1SW 8.50 f. A++ 120 3.00

LIBERTY BOUND (KY): b. c. Feb 11 Mr. Greeley–Hello Liberty, Forest Camp $24,300 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. C 4.14

LIME DROP KID (MD): b. g. Feb 18 Lemon Drop Kid–Touchnow, Pleasant Tap – Unraced Unr A 1.34

LITTLE HAIL (KY): b. c. Feb 09 Malibu Moon–The Legend Grows, Siphon (BRZ) $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.69

LOGAN STREET (ON): b. c. Feb 07 Shakespeare–Moonlet Masquerade, Woodman $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 1.46

LONGVIEW DRIVE (KY): ch. c. Mar 21 Pulpit–Wild Vision, Wild Again $200,834 ($102,834) 7 - 3 - 1 - 2 G3SPl 8.50 f. A++ 106 3.73

LONGWOOD LANE (VA): b. c. Jan 19 Langfuhr–Forty Moves, Gold Fever $12,750 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A++ 3.00

LORD BERNARDINI (KY): b. c. Apr 07 Bernardini–Lady Diplomat, Silver Deputy – Unraced Unr A++ 2.33

LORD SINCLAIR (KY): gr/ro. c. Feb 22 Mizzen Mast–Great Connection, Dayjur $15,179 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. A 1.55

LUCKY CHAPPY (IRE): b. c. Apr 05 High Chaparral (IRE)–Germane (GB), Distant Relative (IRE) $194,877 ($115,000) 7 - 2 - 3 - 1 G3SPl 7.50 f. A++ 113 1.44

LUNE DE CARO (TX): gr/ro. c. Apr 07 Cozzene–Widow's Mite (IRE), Sadler's Wells $350 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 1.37

MAAN (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 05 Malibu Moon–Ambition Unbridled, Unbridled's Song $61,320 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. A 4.09









All 2012 Triple Crown NomineesName (Location bred): color, sex, date of birth Sire-Dam, Broodmare Sire


Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

MACHO MACHO (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 25 Macho Uno–Dazzling Contrast, General Meeting $80 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 1.80

MACHO ROCKET (FL): gr/ro. c. Jan 28 Macho Uno–La Defense, Wild Again $27,000 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 4.60

MAJESTIC NUMBER (KY): ch. c. Feb 13 Officer–Ecstatic Girls, Mr. Greeley $25,920 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. C+ 3.00

MAJESTIC STRIDE (FL): b. c. Jan 22 Trippi–Great Looking Miss, Great Above $37,200 ($7,500) 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 3.80

MAJOR HOPE (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 22 Lemon Drop Kid–Double Major, Bertrando $14,382 3 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl D 1.20

MANAGED ACCOUNT (PA): dkb/br. c. May 18 Malibu Moon–Catinca, Storm Cat $94,683 ($6,800) 5 - 2 - 0 - 1 SW 8.00 f. A 109 2.73

MANK (KY): ch. c. May 14 Pulpit–Stirring, Seeking the Gold $7,070 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A+ 3.00

MANX (KY): ch. c. Feb 26 English Channel–Supreme Council, Rahy $6,445 7 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.75

MARCHING ORDERS (KY): b. c. Feb 17 Elusive Quality–Manx Cat, Forest Wildcat $2,251 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 3.67

MARGANO (KY): b. c. Mar 10 Dynaformer–La Ville Rouge, Carson City $35,129 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A++ 2.41

MARK VALESKI (KY): b. c. Apr 12 Proud Citizen–Pocho's Dream Girl, Fortunate Prospect $50,952 3 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A 3.00

MCKINLEY SQUARE (KY): ch. c. Feb 13 Street Cry (IRE)–My Boston Gal, Boston Harbor $33,200 4 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 3.57

MCRAUB (KY): b. c. Apr 14 Malibu Moon–Gold Muff, Touch Gold $16,530 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. A 2.33

MIDNIGHT TRANSFER (KY): ch. c. Mar 08 Hard Spun–French Satin, French Deputy $96,050 5 - 2 - 1 - 0 SW 6.50 f. A++ 2.00

MINESCAPE (KY): b. c. Apr 11 Mineshaft–Konvincha, Cormorant – Unraced Unr A++ 3.00

MONARCHIC (PA): ch. c. Apr 01 Forestry–Vole Vole Monamour, Woodman $12,960 3 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl D 3.89

MONASTIC (KY): dkb/br. g. Apr 05 Rock Hard Ten–Motokiks, Storm Cat $54,022 ($500) 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. C 2.06

MONTEGO BAY (KY): b. c. Apr 02 War Chant–Exotic Point, Point Given $700 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 2.60

MOON TRAVELER (KY): b. c. Mar 26 Malibu Moon–Deputy Cures Blues, War Deputy $13,445 4 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A 3.40

MOONRUSH (KY): b. c. Mar 01 Malibu Moon–Restless Cat, Storm Cat $38,543 ($4,500) 9 - 0 - 2 - 2 Pl A 3.36

MORDI'S MIRACLE (FL): ch. c. Jan 23 Lawyer Ron–Enchanted Woods, Woodman $810 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 3.00

MORGAN'S GUERRILLA (KY): ch. c. Feb 13 Ghostzapper–Rutledge Ballado, Saint Ballado $8,505 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl D 1.67

MOROCCAN BREW (FL): dkb/br. c. May 07 Milwaukee Brew–Marrakech Dawn, Regal Intention $34,000 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 5.67

MOST IMPROVED (IRE): b. c. May 03 Lawman (FR)–Tonnara (IRE), Linamix (FR) $62,018 ($53,080) 3 - 1 - 1 - 1 G1SPl 7.00 f. NR 1.22

MOTOR CITY (KY): b. g. Jan 27 Street Sense–Shawgatny, Danzig Connection $99,183 ($78,383) 5 - 2 - 1 - 1 G3SW 8.00 f. A++ 112 3.00

MOUNT CERVIN (KY): b. c. May 19 Unbridled's Song–Missile Bay, Yes It's True $5,400 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl C+ 3.40

MR BLUEGRASS MUSIC (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 11 Bluegrass Cat–Broadway Debut, Unbridled's Song $31,544 4 - 1 - 0 - 2 SPl 6.00 f. C 100 3.89

MR PERCUSSIONIST (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 27 Dixie Union–Maxine's Hymn, Seeking the Gold – Unraced Unr A 2.69

MR RONALD V. CLOUD (KY): dkb/br. g. Mar 10 Aptitude–Marquesa Jen, Marquetry – Unraced Unr D 2.43

MR. BOWLING (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 23 Istan–Goldilock's Bear, Irish Tower $201,048 ($115,848) 5 - 3 - 0 - 1 G3SW 8.32 f. A++ 108 5.67

MR. HANDSOME (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 20 Rock Hard Ten–Tomisue's Mamaloi, Gone West $34,510 6 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 2.43

MR. PRANKSTER (KY): b. c. Jan 30 It's No Joke–Cremedelacramer, Avenue of Flags $118,372 ($1,782) 6 - 3 - 2 - 0 SW 8.00 f. A++ 100 3.00

MR. SEGRETTO (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 29 Unbridled's Song–Kamarinskaya, Storm Cat $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.92

MR. WILLIAM (ON): b. c. Apr 16 Shakespeare–Midtown Girl, Rahy – Unraced Unr A+ 2.11

MUNROE EFFECT (IN): dkb/br. c. Mar 04 Lil E. Tee–Beach Holiday, Harlan's Holiday $2,360 4 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr NR 3.00

MUTAAWED (KY): ch. c. Jan 15 Smart Strike–Summer Night (GB), Nashwan $5,563 5 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A 2.64

MY ADONIS (KY): b. c. Apr 23 Pleasantly Perfect–Silent Justice, Elusive Quality $221,000 ($50,000) 7 - 2 - 3 - 1 G3SPl 8.32 f. A 109 2.67

MY UNCLE CARDIE (NY): dkb/br. c. May 05 Freud–Tanca, Polish Numbers $6,105 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A 2.60

NAJJAAR (KY): b. c. Feb 10 Jazil–Hasheema (IRE), Darshaan (GB) $45,854 5 - 1 - 2 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. B 1.40

NECK 'N NECK (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 08 Flower Alley–Bootery, Storm Boot $47,190 ($6,000) 6 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. D 2.11











Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

NEW YORK PLAYBOY (NY): dkb/br. c. Apr 04 Hook and Ladder–M. J. Bean, Cormorant – Unraced Unr A 2.00

NEWS PENDING (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 16 Harlan's Holiday–Motivated Sreva, Lear Fan $48,080 6 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 9.00 f. A+ 1.40

NIGHT TIDE (KY): b. c. Mar 19 Malibu Moon–Yo Ali, Quiet American $45,000 ($15,000) 3 - 1 - 0 - 1 G3SPl 4.50 f. A 102 3.62

NO SPIN (KY): b. c. Jan 18 Johannesburg–Dash for Money, General Meeting $81,549 ($8,353) 8 - 2 - 0 - 1 SW 8.00 f. C 104 2.00

OLD PUERTO (KY): b. c. Feb 02 Fusaichi Pegasus–Darling Dancer (IRE), Danehill $3,105 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 2.13

OLD TIME HOCKEY (FL): ch. g. Mar 10 Smarty Jones–Grat, A.P. Indy $16,060 3 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl B+ 2.00

ON FIRE BABY (KY): gr/ro. f. Feb 23 Smoke Glacken–Ornate, Gilded Time $237,329 ($211,729) 5 - 3 - 0 - 1 G2SW 8.50 f. A++ 117 6.00

ONE SOCK DOWN (KY): ch. c. Feb 02 Dehere–Nushka, Cherokee Run $26,425 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. B 4.60

OPTIMIZER (KY): b. c. Mar 08 English Channel–Indy Pick, A.P. Indy $109,261 ($78,375) 6 - 1 - 1 - 1 G1SPl 8.50 f. B 115 3.24

ORIENT DANCER (TX): dkb/br. g. Apr 13 Orientate–Trench Cat, Thunder Gulch $14,010 6 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. B+ 1.67

OUR ENTOURAGE (KY): b. c. May 22 Street Cry (IRE)–Sand Springs, Dynaformer $58,600 ($18,000) 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. A 2.08

OUR LUCKY SON (KY): b. c. Mar 08 Elusive Quality–Veiled Threat, You and I $7,620 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 2.64

OUR MIDNIGHT RUN (KY): b. c. Jan 25 Mr. Greeley–Quiet Maggy, Quiet American $1,000 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A+ 4.50

OUT OF BOUNDS (KY): ch. c. Apr 10 Discreet Cat–Unbridled Elaine, Unbridled's Song $89,700 ($60,000) 3 - 2 - 0 - 0 G3SW 8.00 f. C 6.00

OVERDRIVEN (KY): b. c. Apr 30 Tale of the Cat–Air France, French Deputy $126,000 ($90,000) 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 G2SW 6.00 f. A++ 115 3.80

PATRIOTICANDPROUD (PA): dkb/br. c. Mar 21 Proud Citizen–Luvina, Forest Wildcat $66,752 6 - 1 - 2 - 1 SPl 8.50 f. B+ 2.43

PAYNTER (KY): b. c. Mar 04 Awesome Again–Tizso, Cee's Tizzy $33,600 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. C 2.50

PEDRO DEL VALLE (KY): b. c. Mar 21 Indian Charlie–Ten Halos, Marquetry $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.33

PEE H DEE (KY): b. c. May 16 Tale of the Cat–Trillion Wing, In the Wings (GB) $92,975 ($12,500) 7 - 2 - 1 - 1 SPl 8.50 f. B+ 104 1.00

PENN'S GRANT (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 27 Empire Maker–Mystery Itself, Pulpit $8,000 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A++ 3.25

PERFECT EAGLE (PA): ch. c. Feb 06 Pleasantly Perfect–Eagle Sound, Fusaichi Pegasus – Unraced Unr A 2.73

PHANTOM FURY (KY): gr/ro. g. Feb 27 Devil His Due–Beautiful Vision, Aljabr $37,650 4 - 2 - 1 - 0 SPl 8.00 f. B+ 1.86

PLATED (KY): b. c. Mar 21 Tiznow–Imaginary Gold, Mr. Prospector $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 3.33

POINTS OFFTHEBENCH (CA): dkb/br. g. Feb 27 Benchmark–Mo Chuisle, Free House $80,160 3 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 6.50 f. A++ 1.93

POLITICALLYCORRECT (KY): dkb/br. g. May 14 Kitten's Joy–Exceedexpectations, Tale of the Cat $40,400 5 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. A+ 1.29

PORTMAN (KY): ch. c. May 08 Unbridled's Song–Servaline, Storm Cat $2,600 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl C 2.75

POWER WORLD (KY): ch. c. Apr 12 Distorted Humor–Purrfectly, Storm Cat $93,154 ($61,354) 5 - 1 - 2 - 0 G2Spl 4.50 f. C+ 104 2.64

PRESCOTT BROWN (KY): b. c. Apr 04 Awesome Again–Bird Town, Cape Town – Unraced Unr D 3.00

PRESS BARON (GB): ch. c. Apr 23 King's Best–Esteraad (IRE), Cadeaux Genereux (GB) $4,112 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 7.25 f. C 1.22

PRETENSION (NY): ch. c. Apr 22 Bluegrass Cat–Main Streetin', Street Cry (IRE) $86,620 5 - 2 - 3 - 0 SW 8.32 f. B+ 3.00

PRINCE ALZAIN (KY): b. c. Mar 19 Street Sense–Monaassabaat, Zilzal $9,798 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. A++ 1.67

PRINCESS ARABELLA (KY): ch. f. Mar 29 Any Given Saturday–Tortuga Lady, Thunder Gulch $68,400 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. C 3.00

PROPER EMPIRE (KY): b. c. Mar 26 Empire Maker–Proper Cielo, Conquistador Cielo $11,821 4 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl B+ 2.56

PROSPECTIVE (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 22 Malibu Moon–Spirited Away, Awesome Again $231,317 ($155,452) 6 - 3 - 2 - 0 G3SW 8.50 f. A 3.36

PRYCE'S POSSE (KY): b. c. May 05 Posse–Field of Glory, Meadowlake $52,701 9 - 1 - 1 - 2 SPl 5.00 f. A+ 101 3.80

QUICK WIT (KY): dkb/br. c. May 05 Sharp Humor–Thank the Academy, Royal Academy $48,675 ($15,000) 4 - 1 - 1 - 1 G2Spl 7.50 f. D 3.44

RACONTEUR (KY): ch. c. Mar 31 A.P. Indy–Miss Kate, Storm Cat $111,800 7 - 2 - 2 - 2 Wnr 9.00 f. C 3.00

RAVELO'S BOY (KY): ch. c. Mar 02 Lawyer Ron–Dance Tune, French Deputy $65,265 ($10,000) 12 - 2 - 0 - 2 Wnr 8.50 f. A++ 3.00

READYTODEFER (NY): b. g. Mar 07 Defer–Ms. Readiness, More Than Ready $52,390 6 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. C 3.36

RECKLESS JERRY (KY): ch. c. Jan 29 Cactus Ridge–Miss Moneywise, Crafty Prospector $145,515 ($25,000) 7 - 2 - 2 - 3 G3SPl 8.00 f. D 104 1.91












Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

RED DUKE (KY): ch. c. Mar 17 Hard Spun–Saudia, Gone West $97,176 ($90,823) 6 - 2 - 1 - 2 G2SW 7.00 f. A 2.11

RED JACK (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 11 Exchange Rate–Red Mischief, Thirty Six Red $36,220 ($833) 8 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 9.00 f. A++ 2.33

REDEMPTION ROAD (KY): b. c. Apr 30 Scat Daddy–Headed Home, Anees $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 2.27

RENEESGOTZIP (KY): ch. f. May 06 City Zip–No Dress Code, Distorted Humor $117,000 ($90,000) 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 G2SW 6.50 f. A++ 6.33

RESERVE CURRENCY (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 13 Rock Hard Ten–Cute Cakes, Lemon Drop Kid $810 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C+ 1.44

RESPECTFUL ED (MD): dkb/br. c. May 15 Eddington–Respectful, Honour and Glory $33,960 6 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 3.27

REVERON (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 05 Songandaprayer–Carolina Sunrise, Awesome Again $124,460 ($20,000) 6 - 3 - 1 - 2 G3SPl 8.50 f. B+ 3.00

RING IT UP (KY): b. c. May 12 Toccet–Noontime Angel, Successful Appeal $49,026 ($12,500) 8 - 1 - 2 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. A 3.00

ROCK HARDER (KY): b. c. Mar 15 Rock Hard Ten–Abundance, Anabaa $34,776 5 - 1 - 0 - 2 Wnr 8.32 f. A++ 2.20

ROCKFIELD (KY): b. c. Jan 31 Malibu Moon–Be My Prospect, Forest Wildcat $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.31

ROCKINARZ RECRUIT (CA): b. g. Apr 22 Our New Recruit–With a Flash, Deputy Commander $37,458 ($260) 5 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 6.00 f. C+ 3.00

ROUND MIDNIGHT (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 15 A.P. Indy–Miss Shop, Deputy Minister $1,699 3 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 3.00

ROUSING SERMON (CA): ch. c. Feb 27 Lucky Pulpit–Rousing Again, Awesome Again $298,000 ($164,000) 7 - 2 - 2 - 3 G1SPl 8.50 f. A++ 119 2.60

RULER OF DUBAI (CA): b. g. Jan 22 Tribal Rule–O K Topless, Old Topper $168,960 ($30,000) 6 - 3 - 0 - 1 G1SPl 6.00 f. A 108 2.20

RUSSIAN GREEK (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 23 Giant's Causeway–Sand Dollar, Grindstone $125,700 ($4,000) 5 - 3 - 0 - 0 SW 8.50 f. A++ 106 1.77

SABERCAT (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 08 Bluegrass Cat–Miner's Blessing, Forty Niner $681,420 ($600,000) 6 - 3 - 0 - 1 G3SW 8.50 f. A++ 116 2.73

SAN CRISTO (ON): dkb/br. c. Mar 28 El Prado (IRE)–Powerful Nation, Turkoman – Unraced Unr A++ 1.67

SARAVA'S DANCER (KY): b. c. Feb 28 Sarava–Coronado's Dancer, Coronado's Quest $56,938 6 - 1 - 1 - 1 SPl 8.32 f. A 4.00

SARK (KY): dkb/br. c. Jan 16 English Channel–November Snow, Storm Cat $25,185 5 - 0 - 1 - 2 Pl A+ 2.71

SATURDAY'S CHARM (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 28 Any Given Saturday–Pout, Deputy Minister $4,950 2 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A 3.00

SATURDAY'S FOR FUN (FL): dkb/br. c. Apr 12 Any Given Saturday–Changing World, Spinning World $12,379 4 - 0 - 0 - 2 Pl B+ 2.38

SCATMAN (KY): b. c. May 18 Scat Daddy–Hit It Here Cafe, Grand Slam $110,566 ($50,000) 5 - 2 - 2 - 0 G3SPl 6.00 f. C+ 2.33

SECRET CIRCLE (KY): b. c. Apr 13 Eddington–Ragtime Hope, Dixieland Band $518,990 ($170,000) 5 - 4 - 1 - 0 G3SW 8.00 f. C 118 2.53

SEGWAY (KY): ch. r. Apr 28 Giant's Causeway–Slow Down, Seattle Slew $33,600 1 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 1.40

SENOR HAMBONE (KY): dkb/br. c. May 17 Hard Spun–Light From Above, A.P. Indy – Unraced Unr A 2.37

SENOR RAIN (IN): ch. g. Feb 16 El Nino–Make My Marq, Marquetry $85,676 ($260) 9 - 2 - 2 - 2 SPl 8.00 f. A 3.00

SENSOR (KY): b. c. Apr 19 Street Sense–Minister Wife, Deputy Minister $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 1.50

SENU SECRETARIAT (NY): b. c. Mar 27 Dehere–Imagine Me Now, Frisk Me Now – Unraced Unr NR 3.00

SEVE (KY): b. c. Jan 23 Giant's Causeway–Our Dani, Homebuilder $40,472 ($1,782) 8 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 6.50 f. A 1.62

SEVENTEEN AND ONE (NY): gr/ro. g. Mar 22 Macho Uno–Fuego Grande, Adonis $95 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B 2.20

SHARED PROPERTY (KY): dkb/br. g. Mar 07 Scat Daddy–Yoursmineours, Belong to Me $89,300 ($73,700) 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 G3SW 8.00 f. A++ 113 2.20

SHOCK'EMAGAIN (FL): ch. c. Apr 08 Exclusive Quality–Master Prospect, Master Bill – Unraced Unr D 1.50

SILVER MAX (KY): b. c. Mar 08 Badge of Silver–Kissin Rene, Kissin Kris $84,635 ($12,000) 7 - 1 - 5 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A++ 1.40

SILVER MENACE (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 22 Silver Wagon–Catmaker, Magic Cat $41,354 4 - 2 - 0 - 1 SPl 8.50 f. D 3.00

SIR BOND (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 07 Street Sense–Emmaus, Silver Deputy $43,385 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. B 1.18

SKY KINGDOM (KY): b. c. Feb 05 Empire Maker–Sky Beam, Kingmambo $129,930 ($64,000) 6 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. B+ 114 2.00

SKYRING (KY): b. c. Jan 30 English Channel–Violet Lady, Seattle Slew $2,430 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 3.00

SLEW (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 02 Tiznow–Storm Front, A.P. Indy $10,000 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A++ 2.64

SOUL OF BORREGO (KY): b. c. May 07 Perfect Soul (IRE)–Sweet as Honey, Strike the Gold $956 3 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A 1.40

SOUPER SPEEDY (FL): b. c. May 05 Indian Charlie–Speed Succeeds, Gone West $76,000 ($40,000) 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 G2Spl 7.00 f. A 113 3.00











Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

SPACE RACE (KY): ch. c. Feb 15 Gone West–Aim for the Moon, Deputy Minister $42,225 ($1,000) 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.32 f. B+ 4.60

SPEARGUN (KY): ch. c. Jan 17 Badge of Silver–Woodland Sprite, Woodman $6,463 4 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 3.00

SPEIGHTSCITY (KY): ch. r. Apr 22 Speightstown–My American Girl, Quiet American $109,860 ($40,800) 7 - 2 - 1 - 0 G3SPl 9.00 f. B+ 2.64

SPIN OUT (KY): ch. c. Jan 21 Hard Spun–Island Queen, Ogygian $1,620 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.38

SPIRIT RULES (CA): b. g. Apr 08 Tribal Rule–Heavenly Lady, Danzatore $52,008 4 - 1 - 1 - 2 Wnr 6.50 f. A 2.43

SPORTING GENT (KY): dkb/br. c. Feb 09 Sharp Humor–Oath, Known Fact $14,304 3 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl B 5.00

SPRING HILL FARM (VA): dkb/br. c. May 12 Smart Strike–Colonial Minstrel, Pleasant Colony $49,800 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. A 3.00

STAT (KY): gr/ro. c. May 09 Unbridled's Song–Di's Time, Gilded Time $68,125 ($30,000) 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 G2Spl 5.50 f. A+ 101 3.73

STATE FLAG (KY): ch. c. May 04 Street Cry (IRE)–Salute, Unbridled $11,660 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 4.00

STATE OF PLAY (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 29 War Front–Valeta, Procida $120,000 ($90,000) 4 - 2 - 0 - 0 G2SW 8.50 f. A++ 113 2.00

STEALCASE (KY): ch. c. Apr 07 Lawyer Ron–Steal the Show, Cat Thief $28,920 3 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. C+ 3.67

STEELE ROAD (KY): b. c. Jan 22 Street Cry (IRE)–Ashado, Saint Ballado $15,300 3 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A 2.38

STEPPING LITE (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 11 Mister Phone (ARG)–Lucky Terms, Private Terms – Unraced Unr D 3.00

STEREO IN MOTION (KY): b. c. Apr 06 Ghostzapper–Spy Novel, Broad Brush $810 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 3.50

STIRRED UP (VA): b. c. Mar 08 Lemon Drop Kid–Summer Delight, Quiet American $17,920 2 - 0 - 1 - 1 Pl A+ 1.67

STORM ON THE LOOSE (KY): b. c. Jan 18 Afleet Alex–My Sweet Country, Bold Ruckus $405 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr D 3.89

STREET LIFE (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 31 Street Sense–Stone Hope, Grindstone $39,405 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.32 f. NR 3.00

STREET SERENADE (KY): b. c. Jan 29 Street Sense–Rosemark, Deputy Minister $80 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.43

STREET SWAGG (NY): gr/ro. c. Mar 29 El Corredor–Dancing Domenica, Good and Tough – Unraced Unr B+ 5.67

STREET THUG (KY): dkb/br. c. Jun 02 Street Sense–Richbabe, Richman – Unraced Unr NR 1.67

SUMMER FRONT (KY): b. c. May 04 War Front–Rose of Summer, El Prado (IRE) $126,000 3 - 3 - 0 - 0 SW 8.00 f. A++ 115 2.06

SUNS OUT GUNS OUT (KY): b. c. Feb 20 Empire Maker–Angel Arch, Smart Strike $9,647 4 - 0 - 0 - 2 Pl A++ 3.00

SWAG DADDY (NY): dkb/br. c. May 03 Scat Daddy–Mrs. Filio, Eastern Echo $126,490 7 - 3 - 1 - 0 SW 8.32 f. A++ 2.38

TAKE CHARGE INDY (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 27 A.P. Indy–Take Charge Lady, Dehere $121,000 ($98,400) 5 - 1 - 2 - 0 G3SPl 6.00 f. A++ 113 3.00

TAKEMEBAKTOARTEMUS (KY): ch. g. Mar 27 Kitten's Joy–Easy Slam, Grand Slam $5,550 4 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl D 1.00

TARAMO (KY): ch. c. May 25 Giacomo–Felidia (IRE), Golden Fleece – Unraced Unr C+ 1.00

TED'S FOLLY (OK): dkb/br. g. Mar 11 Wild Tale–Tricksword, Sword Dance (IRE) $337,241 ($1,750) 9 - 6 - 0 - 0 SW 8.00 f. A+ 107 1.40

TEETH OF THE DOG (KY): b. c. Mar 20 Bluegrass Cat–Deputy Reality, Deputy Minister $36,450 3 - 1 - 1 - 1 Wnr 9.00 f. B 3.00

TERM LOAN (FL): b. c. Mar 02 City Place–Appella, World Appeal $37,700 4 - 0 - 3 - 0 Pl B 2.50

TETRADRACHM (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 24 Badge of Silver–Igraine, Cherokee Run $27,621 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 8.50 f. C+ 2.00

THE CALLER (KY): dkb/br. c. May 07 Cozzene–Square Dance, Cobra King $31,080 4 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 5.50 f. NR 2.27

THREE VASES (CA): dkb/br. c. Apr 08 In Excess (IRE)–Breezy Music, Cure the Blues $65,200 3 - 1 - 2 - 0 SPl 6.00 f. A++ 4.33

THUNDER MOCCASIN (KY): b. c. Mar 25 A. P. Warrior–One Stormy Mama, Storm Cat $114,300 ($90,000) 2 - 2 - 0 - 0 G2SW 7.00 f. A++ 2.43

TIGER WALK (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 20 Tale of the Cat–Majestic Trail, Kris S. $57,630 ($20,000) 5 - 2 - 0 - 1 G3SPl 8.00 f. A 2.06

TIGERDUDE (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 06 Aptitude–Tigresa, Tejano $18,644 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. C 2.47

TIZ POINT (KY): dkb/br. c. May 06 Tiznow–Windmill Point, Storm Bird $72,440 6 - 2 - 1 - 1 Wnr 8.00 f. B+ 3.00

TIZ SPRING (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 05 Tiznow–Spring Is Here, Gulch – Unraced Unr B+ 2.56

TIZ YANKEE (KY): b. c. Mar 13 Tiznow–Petite Chatte, Storm Cat $21,350 3 - 0 - 2 - 1 Pl C 3.00

TIZANEXPENSE (KY): b. c. Jan 08 Tiznow–Rezister, Deputy Minister $49,411 4 - 2 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.32 f. A 2.20

TIZAWONDERFULLIFE (KY): b. c. Mar 09 Tiznow–A Classic Life, Sky Classic $410 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 1.29












Longest WD

True-Nicks*

Exp. Free Hcp Wt*

Dosage Profile*

TOMMY V M (KY): b. c. May 16 Yes It's True–Thousand Thrills, Crafty Prospector – Unraced Unr C 4.60

TRITAP (KY): gr/ro. c. Apr 25 Tapit–Victory Road, Ikari $20,200 3 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl A++ 2.67

TUCKERS POINT (KY): ch. g. Feb 25 Birdstone–Shesanoactor, Noactor $7,717 4 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl B 3.80

UNBRIDLED FIRE (KY): gr/ro. c. Jan 24 Latent Heat–Eightyfivebroadst, Unbridled's Song $8,100 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl D 2.38

UNBRIDLED MINISTER (KY): b. c. Mar 23 Unbridled's Song–Arabis, Deputy Minister $33,225 2 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 3.29

UNBRIDLED'S NOTE (KY): b. c. Mar 23 Unbridled's Song–Siberian Fur, Siberian Express $28,433 ($833) 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. B+ 3.67

UNION RAGS (KY): b. c. Mar 03 Dixie Union–Tempo, Gone West $858,800 ($830,000) 4 - 3 - 1 - 0 G1SW 8.00 f. A 126 2.14

UNMARKED BILLS (KY): b. c. Apr 22 Posse–Kelli's Ransom, Red Ransom $7,640 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl A++ 1.67

UNSTOPPABLE U (KY): gr/ro. c. Jan 14 Exchange Rate–Naseem, Point Given – Unraced Unr D 3.00

UNUSUAL HEATWAVE (CA): b. c. May 16 Unusual Heat–Miss Alphie, Candi's Gold $94,622 7 - 1 - 2 - 2 Wnr 6.50 f. D 1.57

UNYIELDING (KY): ch. c. Apr 19 Mineshaft–Wiscasset, Kris S. $839 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr A++ 2.30

VERNE (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 02 Unbridled's Song–Somethinaboutbetty, Forestry $350 1 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C 3.36

VIBRATO JAZZ (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 03 Political Force–Blue Brook, Montbrook $46,050 4 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 9.00 f. C 3.00

WAR COUNCIL (KY): gr/ro. g. Apr 22 War Front–Violet Hill, Two Punch – Unraced Unr A+ 3.67

WAR FACE (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 06 War Front–Best Punch, Two Punch – Unraced Unr A+ 3.00

WARRANT (KY): dkb/br. c. Apr 17 War Front–La Pascua (SWI), Caerleon – Unraced Unr A++ 1.48

WARRIOROFTHEROSES (NY): b. g. Feb 10 A. P. Warrior–Miss Savannah Rose, Strategic Mission $3,630 1 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl C+ 2.69

WELTER WEIGHT (KY): b. r. Mar 17 Smart Strike–Ask Me No Secrets, Seattle Slew $22,400 2 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl C 3.17

WENT THE DAY WELL (NY): b. c. Feb 21 Proud Citizen–Tiz Maie's Day, Tiznow $5,384 3 - 0 - 2 - 0 Pl C 1.91

WEST MONGOLIA (KY): ch. c. Mar 12 Gone West–Cherie Yvonne, Vice Regent $794 2 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr B+ 3.67

WHARTON (OH): dkb/br. r. Jan 30 War Front–La Prada, El Prado (IRE) $28,520 2 - 1 - 0 - 1 Wnr 6.00 f. A++ 1.82

WHINSTON (FL): b. c. Apr 19 Pomeroy–Leah's Angel, Caller I. D. $12,555 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl D 3.00

WHISKEY REBELLION (KY): b. g. Feb 19 Forestry–Running Debate, Open Forum $5,695 3 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 4.50 f. C+ 3.00

WHISTLEBLOWER (FL): b. c. Mar 05 Grand Slam–She's a Tattletale, Tale of the Cat $36,067 5 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 6.00 f. C 4.33

WICKERSHEIM (KY): gr/ro. c. Mar 19 Unbridled's Song–Sweet Nanette, You and I – Unraced Unr F 3.00

WILLIE BROWN (FL): gr/ro. c. Mar 22 Congrats–Rosekris Point, Point Given – Unraced Unr B 3.00

WILLY ELLIOT (KY): b. c. Jun 12 Tiznow–Unique Creek, Tricky Creek $8,205 2 - 1 - 0 - 0 Wnr 8.00 f. C 2.43

WINDOW BOY (KY): b. c. Mar 18 Include–Window Woman, Skip Away $39,995 5 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. NR 3.44

WINDSURFER (KY): ch. c. Feb 06 Speightstown–Surf Light, Malibu Moon $32,948 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.50 f. D 4.14

WISE GUY CHARLIE (KY): b. c. Apr 26 Indian Charlie–Tree Pipit, Woodman $8,505 1 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl A 2.20

WROTE (IRE): dkb/br. c. Mar 18 High Chaparral (IRE)–Desert Classic (GB), Green Desert $600,899 ($556,630) 5 - 3 - 0 - 2 G1SW 8.00 f. A+ 121 1.08

YANG TSE KIANG (FR): gr. g. Apr 19 Kahyasi (IRE)–Mikalia (FR), Kaldoun (FR) $58,003 ($22,211) 4 - 1 - 2 - 1 G3SPl 8.00 f. D 1.55

YOURHONORANDGLORY (PA): ch. c. May 05 Lawyer Ron–Glory of Love, Not For Love $91,440 5 - 2 - 1 - 0 Wnr 8.32 f. C+ 3.67

Z CAMELOT (KY): b. c. Mar 23 Smart Strike–Madame Thor, Deputy Minister $5,411 3 - 0 - 0 - 1 Pl B 3.19

Z DAGER (KY): b. c. Mar 26 Mizzen Mast–Fees Waived, Wavering Monarch $57,923 ($35,000) 3 - 1 - 1 - 0 G3SPl 8.32 f. A++ 1.00

Z VILNA (KY): b. c. Feb 14 Unbridled's Song–Resplendency, Tale of the Cat $10,125 2 - 0 - 1 - 0 Pl C 3.33

ZACKN'MAT (KY): dkb/br. c. Mar 16 Northern Afleet–Pic Me for Fun, Piccolino $54,700 4 - 1 - 2 - 0 Wnr 7.00 f. D 2.64

ZELLERS (KY): ch. c. Apr 15 Distorted Humor–Half Queen, Deputy Minister $3,918 5 - 0 - 0 - 0 Rnr C+ 2.60

ZIP CAT (KY): ch. c. Feb 02 Kitten's Joy–Little Miss Zip, City Zip – Unraced Unr D 1.91

ZIP TOP (IRE): b. c. Mar 04 Smart Strike–Zofzig, Danzig $102,336 ($85,244) 4–1–1–1 G1SPl 7.00 f. A 3.00





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Kentucky Derby History

Year Winner Sire Margin Time Track Odds Rnrs2011 Animal Kingdom, ch. c. Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) 23⁄4 2:02.04 Fast 20.90 192010 Super Saver, b. c. Maria’s Mon 21⁄2 2:04.45 Sloppy 8.00 202009 Mine That Bird, b. g. Birdstone 63⁄4 2:02.66 Sloppy 50.60 192008 Big Brown, b. c. Boundary 43⁄4 2:01.82 Fast *2.40 202007 Street Sense, dkb/br. c. Street Cry 21⁄4 2:02.17 Fast *4.90 202006 Barbaro, dkb/br. c. Dynaformer 61⁄2 2:01.36 Fast 6.10 202005 Giacomo, gr/ro. c. Holy Bull 1⁄2 2:02.75 Fast 50.30 202004 Smarty Jones, ch. c. Elusive Quality 23⁄4 2:04.06 Sloppy *4.10 182003 Funny Cide, ch. g. Distorted Humor 13⁄4 2:01.19 Fast 12.80 162002 War Emblem, dkb/br. c. Our Emblem 4 2:01.13 Fast 20.50 182001 Monarchos, gr/ro. c. Maria’s Mon 43⁄4 1:59.97 Fast 10.50 172000 Fusaichi Pegasus, b. c. Mr. Prospector 11⁄2 2:01.12 Fast *2.30 191999 Charismatic, ch. c. Summer Squall nk 2:03.29 Fast 31.30 191998 Real Quiet, b. c. Quiet American 1⁄2 2:02.38 Fast 8.40 151997 Silver Charm, gr/ro. c. Silver Buck hd 2:02.44 Fast 4.00 131996 Grindstone, dkb/br. c. Unbridled ns 2:01.06 Fast 5.90 191995 Thunder Gulch, ch. c. Gulch 21⁄4 2:01.27 Fast 24.50 191994 Go for Gin, b. c. Cormorant 2 2:03.72 Sloppy 9.10 141993 Sea Hero, b. c. Polish Navy 21⁄2 2:02.42 Fast 12.90 191992 Lil E. Tee, b. c. At the Threshold 1 2:03.04 Fast 16.80 181991 Strike the Gold, ch. c. Alydar 13⁄4 2:03.08 Fast 4.80 161990 Unbridled, b. c. Fappiano 31⁄2 2:02 Good 10.80 151989 Sunday Silence, dkb/br. c. Halo 21⁄2 2:05 Muddy 3.10 151988 Winning Colors, ro. f. Caro (Ire) nk 2:021/5 Fast 3.40 171987 Alysheba, b. c. Alydar 3⁄4 2:032/5 Fast 8.40 171986 Ferdinand, ch. c. Nijinsky II 21⁄4 2:024/5 Fast 17.70 161985 Spend a Buck, b. c. Buckaroo 51⁄4 2:001/5 Fast 4.10 131984 Swale, dkb/br. c. Seattle Slew 31⁄4 2:022/5 Fast 3.40 201983 Sunny’s Halo, ch. c. Halo 2 2:021/5 Fast 2.50 201982 Gato Del Sol, gr. c. Cougar (Chile) 21⁄2 2:022/5 Fast 21.20 191981 Pleasant Colony, dkb/br. c. His Majesty 3⁄4 2:02 Fast 3.50 211980 Genuine Risk, ch. f. Exclusive Native 1 2:02 Fast 13.30 131979 Spectacular Bid, gr. c. Bold Bidder 23⁄4 2:022/5 Fast *0.60 101978 Affirmed, ch. c. Exclusive Native 11⁄2 2:011/5 Fast 1.80 111977 Seattle Slew, dkb/br. c. Bold Reasoning 13⁄4 2:021/5 Fast *0.50 151976 Bold Forbes, dkb/br. c. Irish Castle 1 2:013/5 Fast 3.00 91975 Foolish Pleasure, b. c. What a Pleasure 13⁄4 2:02 Fast *1.90 151974 Cannonade, b. c. Bold Bidder 21⁄4 2:04 Fast *1.50 231973 Secretariat, ch. c. Bold Ruler 21⁄2 1:592/5 Fast *1.50 131972 Riva Ridge, b. c. First Landing 31⁄4 2:014/5 Fast *1.50 141971 Canonero II, b. c. Pretendre 31⁄4 2:031/5 Fast 8.70 201970 Dust Commander, ch. c. Bold Commander 5 2:032/5 Good 15.30 171969 Majestic Prince, ch. c. Raise a Native nk 2:014/5 Fast *1.40 81968 #Forward Pass, b c. On-and-On nk 2:021/5 Fast 3.60 161967 Proud Clarion, b. c. Hail to Reason 1 2:003/5 Fast 30.10 141966 Kauai King, dkb/br. c. Native Dancer 1⁄2 2:02 Fast *2.40 151965 Lucky Debonair, b. c. Vertex nk 2:011/5 Fast 4.30 111964 Northern Dancer, b. c. Nearctic nk 2:00 Fast 3.40 121963 Chateaugay, ch. c. Swaps 11⁄4 2:014/5 Fast 9.40 91962 Decidedly, gr. c. Determine 21⁄4 2:002/5 Fast 8.70 151961 Carry Back, br. c. Saggy 3⁄4 2:04 Good *2.50 151960 Venetian Way, ch. c. Royal Coinage 31⁄2 2:022/5 Good 6.30 131959 Tomy Lee, b. c. Tudor Minstrel ns 2:021/5 Fast 3.70 171958 Tim Tam, dk. b. c. Tom Fool 1⁄2 2:05 Muddy 2.10 141957 Iron Liege, b. c. Bull Lea ns 2:021/5 Fast 8.40 91956 Needles, b. c. Ponder 3⁄4 2:032/5 Fast *1.60 171955 Swaps, ch. c. Khaled 11⁄2 2:014/5 Fast 2.80 101954 Determine, gr. c. Alibhai 11⁄2 2:03 Fast 4.30 171953 Dark Star, br. c. Royal Gem II hd 2:02 Fast 24.90 111952 Hill Gail, dk. b. c. Bull Lea 2 2:013/5 Fast *1.10 161951 Count Turf, b. c. Count Fleet 4 2:023/5 Fast 14.60 201950 Middleground, ch. c. Bold Venture 11⁄4 2:013/5 Fast 7.90 141949 Ponder, dk. b. c. Pensive 3 2:041/5 Fast 16.00 141948 Citation, b. c. Bull Lea 31⁄2 2:052/5 Sloppy *0.40 61947 Jet Pilot, ch. c. Blenheim II hd 2:064/5 Slow 5.40 131946 Assault, ch. c. Bold Venture 8 2:063/5 Slow 8.20 171945 Hoop, Jr., b. c. Sir Gallahad III 6 2:07 Muddy 3.70 161944 Pensive, ch. c. Hyperion 41⁄2 2:041/5 Good 7.10 161943 Count Fleet, br. c. Reigh Count 3 2:04 Fast *0.40 101942 Shut Out, ch. c. Equipoise 21⁄2 2:042/5 Fast *1.90 151941 Whirlaway, ch. c. Blenheim II 8 2:012/5 Fast *2.90 11

Year Winner Sire Margin Time Track Odds Rnrs1940 Gallahadion, b. c. Sir Gallahad III 11⁄2 2:05 Fast 35.20 81939 Johnstown, b. c. Jamestown 8 2:032/5 Fast *0.60 81938 Lawrin, br. c. Insco 1 2:044/5 Fast 8.60 101937 War Admiral, br. c Man o’ War 13⁄4 2:031/5 Fast *1.60 201936 Bold Venture, ch. c. St. Germans hd 2:033/5 Fast 20.50 141935 Omaha, ch. c. Gallant Fox 11⁄2 2:05 Good 4.00 181934 Cavalcade, br. c. Lancegaye 21⁄2 2:04 Fast *1.50 131933 Brokers Tip, br. c. Black Toney ns 2:064/5 Good 8.93 131932 Burgoo King, ch. c. Bubbling Over 5 2:051/5 Fast 5.62 201931 Twenty Grand, b. c. St. Germans 4 2:014/5 Fast *0.88 121930 Gallant Fox, b. c. Sir Gallahad III 2 2:073/5 Good *1.19 151929 Clyde Van Dusen, ch. g. Man o’ War 2 2:104/5 Muddy 3.00 211928 Reigh Count, ch. c. Sunreigh 3 2:102/5 Heavy *2.06 221927 Whiskery, b. c. Whisk Broom II hd 2:06 Slow *2.40 151926 Bubbling Over, ch. c. North Star III 5 2:034/5 Fast *1.90 131925 Flying Ebony, blk. c. The Finn 11⁄2 2:073/5 Sloppy 3.15 201924 Black Gold, blk. c. Black Toney 1⁄2 2:051/5 Fast *1.75 191923 Zev, br. c. The Finn 11⁄2 2:052/5 Fast 19.20 211922 Morvich, br. c. Runnymede 11⁄2 2:043/5 Fast *1.20 101921 Behave Yourself, b. c. Marathon hd 2:041/5 Fast 8.65 121920 Paul Jones, br. g. Sea King hd 2:09 Slow 16.20 171919 Sir Barton, ch. c. Star Shoot 5 2:094/5 Heavy 2.60 121918 Exterminator, ch. g. McGee 1 2:104/5 Muddy 29.60 81917 Omar Khayyam, ch c. Marco 2 2:043/5 Fast 12.80 151916 George Smith, blk. c. Out of Reach nk 2:04 Fast 4.15 91915 Regret, ch. f. Broomstick 2 2:052/5 Fast *2.65 161914 Old Rosebud, b. g. Uncle 8 2:032/5 Fast *0.85 71913 Donerail, b. c. McGee 1⁄2 2:044/5 Fast 91.45 81912 Worth, br. c. Knight of the Thistle nk 2:092/5 Muddy *0.80 81911 Meridian, b. c. Broomstick 3⁄4 2:05 Fast 2.90 71910 Donau, b. c. Woolsthorpe 1⁄2 2:062/5 Fast *1.65 71909 Wintergreen, b. c. Dick Welles 4 2:081/5 Slow *1.96 101908 Stone Street, b. c. Longstreet 1 2:151/5 Heavy 23.72 81907 Pink Star, b. c. Pink Coat 2 2:123/5 Heavy 15.00 61906 Sir Huon, b. c. Falsetto 2 2:084/5 Fast *1.10 61905 Agile, b.c. Sir Dixon 3 2:103⁄4 Heavy *0.33 31904 Elwood, b. c. Free Knight 1⁄2 2:081⁄2 Fast 15.00 51903 Judge Himes, b. c. Esher 3⁄4 2:09 Fast 10.00 61902 Alan-a-Dale, ch. c. Halma ns 2:083⁄4 Fast 3-2 41901 His Eminence, b. c. Falsetto 2 2:073⁄4 Fast 3-1 51900 Lieut. Gibson, b. c. G. W. Johnson 4 2:061⁄4 Fast *7-10 71899 Manuel, b. c. Bob Miles 2 2:12 Fast *11-20 51898 Plaudit, br. c. Himyar nk 2:09 Good 3-1 41897 Typhoon II, ch. c. Top Gallant hd 2:121⁄2 Heavy 3-1 61896 Ben Brush, b. c. Bramble ns 2:073⁄4 Good *1-2 81895 Halma, blk. c. Hanover 3 2:371⁄2 Fast *1-3 41894 Chant, b. c. Falsetto 2 2:41 Fast *1-2 51893 Lookout, ch. c. Troubadour 5 2:391⁄4 Fast *7-10 61892 Azra, b. c. Reform ns 2:411⁄2 Heavy *3-2 31891 Kingman, b. c. Glengarry 1 2:521⁄4 Good *1-2 41890 Riley, b. c. Longfellow 2 2:45 Heavy 4-1 61889 Spokane, ch. c. Hyder Ali ns 2:341⁄2 Fast 6-1 81888 Macbeth II, b. g. Macduff 1 2:381⁄4 Fast 6-1 71887 Montrose, b. c. Duke of Montrose 2 2:391⁄4 Fast 10-1 71886 Ben Ali, br. c. Virgil 1⁄2 2:361⁄2 Fast *1.72-1 101885 Joe Cotton, ch. c. King Alfonso nk 2:371⁄4 Good *1-1 101884 Buchanan, ch. c. Buckden 2 2:401⁄4 Good 3-1 91883 Leonatus, b. c. Longfellow 3 2:43 Heavy *1.96-1 71882 Apollo, ch. g. Lever 1⁄2 2:401⁄2 Good 10-1 141881 Hindoo, b. c. Virgil 4 2:40 Fast *1-3 61880 Fonso, ch. c. King Alfonso 1 2:371⁄2 Fast 7-1 51879 Lord Murphy, b. c. Pat Malloy 1 2:37 Fast *11-10 91878 Day Star, ch. c. Star Davis 2 2:371⁄4 Good 3-1 91877 Baden Baden, ch. c. Australian 2 2:38 Fast 8-1 111876 Vagrant, br. g. Virgil 2 2:381⁄4 Fast *9-5 111875 Aristides, ch. c. Leamington 1 2:373⁄4 Fast *2-1 15

† Includes bonus. # Dancer’s Image disqualified from first. Triple Crown winners in bold face. Odds from 1875-1902 reflect bookmaking odds or auction pools. * Favorites.From the first running won by Aristides in 1875 through Halma’s victory in the 21st running in 1895, the distance for the Kentucky Derby was 11⁄2 miles. Ben Brush won the first Derby run at 11⁄4 miles in 1896.





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Year Winner Sire Margin Time TrackOdds to $1 Rnrs

2011 Shackleford, ch. c. Forestry 1⁄2 1:56.47 Fast 12.60 142010 Lookin At Lucky, b. c. Smart Strike 13⁄4 1:55.47 Fast 2.40 122009 Rachel Alexandra, b. f. Medaglia d’Oro 1 1:55.08 Fast *1.80 132008 Big Brown, b. c. Boundary 51⁄4 1:54.80 Fast *0.20 122007 Curlin, ch. c. Smart Strike hd 1:53.46 Fast 3.40 92006 Bernardini, b. c. A.P. Indy 51⁄4 1:54.65 Fast 12.90 92005 Afleet Alex, b. c. Northern Afleet 43⁄4 1:55.04 Fast *3.30 142004 Smarty Jones, ch. c. Elusive Quality 111⁄2 1:55.59 Fast *.70 102003 Funny Cide, ch. g. Distorted Humor 93⁄4 1:55.61 Good *1.90 102002 War Emblem, dkb/br. c. Our Emblem 3⁄4 1:56.36 Fast *2.80 132001 Point Given, ch. c. Thunder Gulch 21⁄4 1:55.51 Fast *2.30 112000 Red Bullet, ch. c. Unbridled 33⁄4 1:56.04 Good 6.20 81999 Charismatic, ch. c. Summer Squall 11⁄2 1:55.32 Fast 8.40 131998 Real Quiet, b. c. Quiet American 21⁄4 1:543⁄5 Fast 2.50 101997 Silver Charm, gr/ro. c. Silver Buck hd 1:544⁄5 Fast 3.10 101996 Louis Quatorze, b. c. Sovereign Dancer 31⁄4 1:532⁄5 Fast 8.50 121995 Timber Country, ch. c. Woodman 1⁄2 1:542⁄5 Fast *1.90 111994 Tabasco Cat, ch. c. Storm Cat 3⁄4 1:562⁄5 Fast 3.60 101993 Prairie Bayou, ch. g. Little Missouri 1⁄2 1:563⁄5 Fast *2.20 121992 Pine Bluff, b. c. Danzig 3⁄4 1:553⁄5 Good *3.50 141991 Hansel, b. c. Woodman 7 1:54 Fast 9.10 81990 Summer Squall, b. c. Storm Bird 21⁄4 1:533⁄5 Fast 2.40 91989 Sunday Silence, dkb/br. c. Halo ns 1:534⁄5 Fast 2.10 81988 Risen Star, dkb/br. c. Secretariat 11⁄4 1:561⁄5 Good 6.80 91987 Alysheba, b. c. Alydar 1⁄2 1:554⁄5 Fast *2.00 91986 Snow Chief, dkb/br. c. Reflected Glory 4 1:544⁄5 Fast 2.60 71985 Tank’s Prospect, b. c. Mr. Prospector hd 1:532⁄5 Fast 4.70 111984 Gate Dancer, b. c. Sovereign Dancer 11⁄2 1:533⁄5 Fast 4.80 101983 Deputed Testamony, b. c. Traffic Cop 23⁄4 1:552⁄5 Sloppy 14.50 121982 Aloma’s Ruler, dkb/br. c. Iron Ruler 1⁄2 1:552⁄5 Fast 6.90 71981 Pleasant Colony, dkb/br. c. His Majesty 1 1:543⁄5 Fast *1.50 131980 Codex, ch. c. Arts and Letters 43⁄4 1:541⁄5 Fast 2.70 81979 Spectacular Bid, gr. c. Bold Bidder 31⁄2 1:541⁄5 Good *0.10 51978 Affirmed, ch. c. Exclusive Native nk 1:542⁄5 Fast *0.50 71977 Seattle Slew, dkb/br. c. Bold Reasoning 11⁄2 1:542⁄5 Fast *0.40 91976 Elocutionist, b. c. Gallant Romeo 31⁄2 1:55 Fast 10.10 61975 Master Derby, ch. c. Dust Commander 1 1:562⁄5 Fast 23.40 101974 Little Current, ch. c. Sea-Bird 7 1:543⁄5 Good 13.10 131973 Secretariat, ch. c. Bold Ruler 21⁄2 1:542⁄5 Fast *0.30 61972 Bee Bee Bee, dkb/br. c Better Bee 11⁄4 1:553⁄5 Sloppy 18.70 71971 Canonero II, b. c. Pretendre 11⁄2 1:54 Fast *3.40 111970 Personality, b. c. Hail to Reason nk 1:561⁄5 Fast 4.50 141969 Majestic Prince, ch. c. Raise a Native hd 1:553⁄5 Fast *0.60 81968 Forward Pass, b. c. On-and-On 6 1:564⁄5 Fast *1.10 101967 Damascus, b. c. Sword Dancer 21⁄4 1:551⁄5 Fast *1.80 101966 Kauai King, dkb/br. c. Native Dancer 13⁄4 1:552⁄5 Fast *1.00 91965 Tom Rolfe, b. c. Ribot nk 1:561⁄5 Fast 3.60 91964 Northern Dancer, b. c. Nearctic 21⁄4 1:564⁄5 Fast 2.10 61963 Candy Spots, ch. c. Nigromante 31⁄2 1:561⁄5 Fast *1.50 81962 Greek Money, ch. c. Greek Song ns 1:561⁄5 Fast 10.90 111961 Carry Back, br. c. Saggy 3⁄4 1:573⁄5 Fast *1.00 91960 Bally Ache, b. c. Ballydam 4 1:573⁄5 Fast 1.70 61959 Royal Orbit, ch. c. Royal Charger 4 1:57 Fast 6.60 111958 Tim Tam, dk. b. c. Tom Fool 11⁄2 1:571⁄5 Fast *1.10 121957 Bold Ruler, dk. b. c. Nasrullah 2 1:561⁄5 Fast 1.40 71956 Fabius, br. c. Citation 3⁄4 1:582⁄5 Fast 2.50 91955 Nashua, b. c. Nasrullah 1 1:543⁄5 Fast *0.30 81954 Hasty Road, dk. b. c. Roman nk 1:572⁄5 Fast 5.00 111953 Native Dancer, gr. c. Polynesian nk 1:574⁄5 Fast *0.20 71952 Blue Man, b. c. Blue Swords 31⁄2 1:572⁄5 Fast *1.60 101951 Bold, b. c. By Jimminy 7 1:562⁄5 Fast 4.10 81950 Hill Prince, b. c. Princequillo 5 1:591⁄5 Slow *0.70 61949 Capot, br. c. Menow hd 1:56 Fast 2.50 91948 Citation, b. c. Bull Lea 51⁄2 2:022⁄5 Heavy *0.10 41947 Faultless, br. c. Bull Lea 11⁄4 1:59 Fast 4.20 111946 Assault, ch. c. Bold Venture nk 2:012⁄5 Fast *1.40 101945 Polynesian, br. c. Unbreakable 21⁄2 1:584⁄5 Fast 12.00 91944 Pensive, ch. c. Hyperion 3⁄4 1:591⁄5 Fast *1.65 71943 Count Fleet, br. c. Reigh Count 8 1:572⁄5 Good *0.15 41942 Alsab, b. c. Good Goods 1 1:57 Fast *2.05 101941 Whirlaway, ch. c. Blenheim II 51⁄2 1:584⁄5 Good *1.15 81940 Bimelech, b. c. Black Toney 3 1:583⁄5 Fast *0.90 91939 Challedon, b. c. Challenger II 11⁄4 1:594⁄5 Muddy 6.20 6


1938 Dauber, ch. c. Pennant 7 1:594⁄5 Sloppy *1.50 91937 War Admiral, br. c. Man o’ War hd 1:582⁄5 Good *0.35 81936 Bold Venture, ch. c. St. Germans ns 1:59 Fast *1.85 111935 Omaha, ch. c. Gallant Fox 6 1:582⁄5 Fast *0.95 81934 High Quest, b. c. Sir Gallahad III ns 1:581⁄5 Fast *0.45 71933 Head Play, ch. c. My Play 4 2:02 Slow *1.80 101932 Burgoo King, b. c. Bubbling Over hd 1:594⁄5 Fast 3.25 91931 Mate, ch. c. Prince Pal 11⁄2 1:59 Fast 4.10 71930 Gallant Fox, b. c. Sir Gallahad III 3⁄4 2:003⁄5 Fast *1.00 111929 Dr. Freeland, ch. c. Light Brigade 1 2:013⁄5 Fast *3.85 111928 Victorian, b. c. Whisk Broom II ns 2:001⁄5 Fast 9.35 181927 Bostonian, blk. c. Broomstick 1⁄2 2:013⁄5 Good 3.00 121926 Display, b. c. Fair Play hd 1:594⁄5 Fast 19.35 131925 Conventry, blk. c. Negofol 4 1:59 Fast 21.80 121924 Nellie Morse, b. f. Luke McLuke 11⁄2 1:571⁄5 Sloppy 12.10 151923 Vigil, ch. c. Jim Gaffney 11⁄4 1:533⁄5 Fast 4.50 131922 Pillory, ch. c. Olambala hd 1:513⁄5 Fast 11.15 121921 Broomspun, b. c. Broomstick 3⁄4 1:541⁄5 Slow *1.00 141920 Man o’ War, ch. c. Fair Play 11⁄2 1:513⁄5 Fast *0.80 91919 Sir Barton, ch. c. Star Shoot 4 1:53 Fast *1.40 121918 War Cloud, b. c. Polymelus 3⁄4 1:533⁄5 Good *0.90 101918 Jack Hare, Jr., b. c. Marathon 2 1:532⁄5 Good *1.70 61917 Kalitan, b. c. Rey Hindoo 2 1:542⁄5 Slow 9.60 141916 Damrosch, br. c. Rock Sand 11⁄2 1:544⁄5 Fast 6.45 91915 Rhine Maiden, b. f. Watercress 11⁄2 1:58 Muddy 5.95 61914 Holiday, b. g. Broomstick 3⁄4 1:534⁄5 Fast 4.25 61913 Buskin, b. g. Hamburg nk 1:532⁄5 Fast *1.40 81912 Colonel Holloway, br. c. Ethelbert 5 1:563⁄5 Slow *2-1 71911 Watervale, b. c. Watercress 1 1:51 Fast *6-5 71910 Layminster, ch. g. Matchless 1⁄2 1:403⁄5 Fast 8-1 121909 Effendi, br. c. Previous 1 1:394⁄5 Fast 20-1 101908 Royal Tourist, b. c. Sandringham 4 1:462⁄5 Fast *2-1 41907 Don Enrique, b. g. Hastings 1 1:452⁄5 Slow 15-1 71906 Whimsical, ch. f. Orlando 4 1:45 Fast *8-5 101905 Cairngorm, b. c. Star Ruby hd 1:454⁄5 Fast *9-5 101904 Bryn Mawr, br. c. Atheling 1 1:441⁄5 Fast *3-2 101903 Flocarline, ch. f. St. Florian 1⁄2 1:444⁄5 Fast 8-1 61902 Old England, b. c. Goldfinch ns 1:454⁄5 Heavy *9-5 71901 The Parader, b. c. Longstreet 2 1:471⁄5 Heavy *20-9 51900 Hindus, b. c. Volante hd 1:482⁄5 Fast 15-1 101899 Half Time, ch. c. Hanover 1 1:47 Fast *1-1 31898 Sly Fox, ch. c. Silver Fox 2 1:493⁄4 Fast 12-5 41897 Paul Kauvar, b. c. Pirate of Penzance 11⁄2 1:511⁄4 Sloppy 6-1 71896 Margrave, ch. c. St. Blaise 1 1:51 Fast *5-4 41895 Belmar, gr. c. Belvidere 1 1:501⁄2 Fast 3-1 71894 Assignee, ch. c. Spendthrift 3 1:471⁄4 Fast 4-1 141890 Montague, ch. h., 5 Mortemer 3 2:363⁄4 Fast *5-4 41889 Buddhist, b. c. Hindoo 8 2:171⁄2 Fast *5.75-5 21888 Refund, ch. c. Sensation 3 2:49 Heavy 22.75-5 41887 Dunboyne, b. c. Uncas 1 2:391⁄2 Fast 4-1 41886 The Bard, b. c. Longfellow 3 2:45 Good 26.40-5 51885 Tecumseh, b. c. Attila 2 2:49 Heavy *7.75-5 41884 Knight of Ellerslie, ch. c. Eolus 2 2:391⁄2 Fast *8.45-5 21883 Jacobus, b. c. The Ill-Used 4 2:421⁄2 Good *6.00-5 21882 Vanguard, b. c. Virgil nk 2:441⁄2 Good *6.05-5 31881 Saunterer, ch. c. Leamington 1⁄2 2:401⁄2 Good *2-1 61880 Grenada, b. c. King Alfonso 3⁄4 2:401⁄2 Good *7-10 51879 Harold, ch. c. Leamington 1 2:401⁄2 Fast *1-6 61878 Duke of Magenta, b. c. Lexington 2 2:413⁄4 Good *2-5 31877 Cloverbrook, ch. c. Vauxhall 2 2:451⁄2 Good — 41876 Shirley, b. g. Lexington 4 2:443⁄4 Good *2-1 81875 Tom Ochiltree, b. c. Lexington 2 2:431⁄2 Slow — 91874 Culpepper, b. c. Revolver 3⁄4 2:561⁄2 Muddy 8-1 51873 Survivor, b. c. Vandal 10 2:43 Slow 11-1 7Triple Crown winners in bold face. Odds from 1873-1912 reflect bookmaking odds or auction pools. *Favorites. Prior to 1889 the Preakness was run at 11⁄2 miles. In 1889 the distance was 11⁄4 miles; 1894-1900,1908, 11⁄16 miles; 1901 to 1907, 1 mile 70 yds.; 1900-01, 1 mile; and 1911-1924, 11⁄8 miles. In 1918 the Preakness was run in two divisions.

The Preakness has not always been held in Maryland. In 1890 the Preakness took place at Morris Park in New York and from 1894 to 1908, it was run at Gravesend track in Brooklyn, New York.

Preakness Stakes History





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2011 Ruler On Ice, ch. g. Roman Ruler 3⁄4 2:30.88 Sloppy 24.75 122010 Drosselmeyer, ch. c. Distorted Humor 13⁄4 2:31.57 Fast 13.00 122009 Summer Bird, ch. c. Birdstone 23⁄4 2:27.54 Fast 11.90 102008 Da’ Tara, dkb/br. c. Tiznow 51⁄4 2:29.65 Fast 38.50 92007 Rags to Riches, ch. f. A.P. Indy hd 2:28.74 Fast 4.30 72006 Jazil, b. c. Seeking the Gold 11⁄4 2:27.86 Fast 6.20 122005 Afleet Alex, b. c. Northern Afleet 7 2:28.75 Fast *1.15 112004 Birdstone, b. c. Grindstone 1 2:27.50 Fast 36.00 92003 Empire Maker, dkb/br. c. Unbridled 13⁄4 2:28.26 Sloppy 2.00 62002 Sarava, dkb/br. c. Wild Again 1⁄2 2:29.71 Fast 70.25 112001 Point Given, ch. c. Thunder Gulch 121⁄4 2:26.56 Fast *1.35 92000 Commendable, ch. c. Gone West 11⁄2 2:31.19 Fast 18.80 111999 Lemon Drop Kid, b. c. Kingmambo hd 2:27.88 Fast 29.75 121998 Victory Gallop, b. c. Cryptoclearance ns 2:29.16 Fast 4.50 111997 Touch Gold, b. c. Deputy Minister 3⁄4 2:284⁄5 Fast 2.65 71996 Editor’s Note, ch. c. Forty Niner 1 2:284⁄5 Fast 5.80 141995 Thunder Gulch, ch. c. Gulch 2 2:32 Fast *1.50 111994 Tabasco Cat, ch. c. Storm Cat 2 2:264⁄5 Fast 3.40 61993 Colonial Affair, b. c. Pleasant Colony 21⁄4 2:294⁄5 Good 13.90 131992 A.P. Indy, dkb/br. c. Seattle Slew 3⁄4 2:26 Good *1.10 111991 Hansel, b. c. Woodman hd 2:28 Fast 4.10 111990 Go and Go, ch. c. Be My Guest 81⁄4 2:271⁄5 Good 7.50 91989 Easy Goer, ch. c. Alydar 8 2:26 Fast 1.60 101988 Risen Star, dkb/br. c. Secretariat 143⁄4 2:262⁄5 Fast *2.10 61987 Bet Twice, b. c. Sportin’ Life 14 2:281⁄5 Fast 8.00 91986 Danzig Connection, b. c. Danzig 11⁄4 2:294⁄5 Sloppy 8.00 101985 Creme Fraiche, b. g. Rich Cream 1⁄2 2:27 Muddy 2.50 111984 Swale, dkb/br. c. Seattle Slew 4 2:271⁄5 Fast *1.50 111983 Caveat, dkb/br. c. Cannonade 31⁄2 2:274⁄5 Fast 2.60 151982 Conquistador Cielo, b. c. Mr. Prospector 14 2:281⁄5 Sloppy 4.10 111981 Summing, b. c. Verbatim nk 2:29 Fast 7.90 111980 Temperence Hill, b. c. Stop the Music 2 2:294⁄5 Muddy 53.40 101979 Coastal, ch. c. Majestic Prince 31⁄4 2:283⁄5 Fast 4.40 81978 Affirmed, ch. c. Exclusive Native hd 2:264⁄5 Fast *0.60 51977 Seattle Slew, dkb/br. c. Bold Reasoning 4 2:293⁄5 Muddy *0.40 81976 Bold Forbes, dkb/br. c Irish Castle nk 2:29 Fast *0.90 101975 Avatar, ch. c. Graustark nk 2:281⁄5 Fast 13.20 91974 Little Current, ch. c. Sea-Bird 7 2:291⁄5 Fast *1.50 91973 Secretariat, ch. c. Bold Ruler 31 2:24 Fast *0.10 51972 Riva Ridge, b. c. First Landing 7 2:28 Fast *1.60 101971 Pass Catcher, b. c. All Hands 3⁄4 2:302⁄5 Fast 34.50 131970 High Echelon, ro. c. Native Charger 3⁄4 2:34 Sloppy 4.50 101969 Arts and Letters, ch. c. Ribot 51⁄2 2:284⁄5 Fast 1.70 61968 Stage Door Johnny, ch. c. Prince John 11⁄4 2:271⁄5 Fast 4.40 91967 Damascus, b. c. Sword Dancer 21⁄2 2:284⁄5 Fast *0.80 91966 Amberoid, dkb/br. c. Count Amber 21⁄2 2:293⁄5 Fast 5.50 111965 Hail to All, b. c. Hail to Reason nk 2:282⁄5 Fast 2.65 81964 Quadrangle, b. c. Cohoes 2 2:282⁄5 Fast 6.55 81963 Chateaugay, ch. c. Swaps 21⁄2 2:301⁄5 Good 4.50 71962 Jaipur, dk. b. c. Nasrullah ns 2:284⁄5 Fast *2.85 81961 Sherluck, dk. b. c. Correspondent 21⁄4 2:291⁄5 Fast 65.05 91960 Celtic Ash, ch. c. Sicambre 51⁄2 2:293⁄5 Fast 8.40 71959 Sword Dancer, ch. c. Sunglow 3⁄4 2:282⁄5 Sloppy *1.65 91958 Cavan, ch. c. Mossborough 6 2:301⁄5 Fast 4.90 81957 Gallant Man, b. c. Migoli 8 2:263⁄5 Fast 0.95 61956 Needles, b. c. Ponder nk 2:294⁄5 Fast *0.65 81955 Nashua, b. c. Nasrullah 9 2:29 Fast *0.15 81954 High Gun, br. c. Heliopolis nk 2:304⁄5 Fast 3.45 131953 Native Dancer, gr. c. Polynesian nk 2:283⁄5 Fast *0.45 61952 One Count, dk. br. c. Count Fleet 21⁄2 2:301⁄5 Fast 12.80 61951 Counterpoint, ch. c. Count Fleet 4 2:29 Fast 5.15 91950 Middleground, ch. c. Bold Venture 1 2:283⁄5 Fast 2.70 91949 Capot, br. c. Menow 1⁄2 2:301⁄5 Fast 5.60 81948 Citation, b. c. Bull Lea 8 2:281⁄5 Fast *0.20 81947 Phalanx, b. c. Pilate 5 2:292⁄5 Fast 2.30 91946 Assault, ch. c. Bold Venture 3 2:304⁄5 Fast 1.40 71945 Pavot, br. c. Case Ace 5 2:301⁄5 Fast 2.10 81944 Bounding Home, br. c. Espino 1⁄2 2:321⁄5 Fast 16.35 71943 Count Fleet, br. c. Reigh Count 25 2:281⁄5 Fast *0.05 31942 Shut Out, ch. c. Equipoise 2 2:291⁄5 Fast 3.50 71941 Whirlaway, ch. c. Blenheim II 21⁄2 2:31 Fast *0.25 41940 Bimelech, b. c. Black Toney 3⁄4 2:293⁄5 Fast *1.35 61939 Johnstown, b. c. Jamestown 5 2:293⁄5 Fast *1-8 61938 Pasteurized, ch. c. Milkman nk 2:292⁄5 Fast 8-1 61937 War Admiral, br. c. Man o’ War 3 2:283⁄5 Fast *9-10 71936 Granville, b. c. Gallant Fox ns 2:30 Fast 16-5 10


1935 Omaha, ch. c. Gallant Fox 11⁄2 2:303⁄5 Sloppy *7-10 51934 Peace Chance, b. c. Chance Shot 6 2:291⁄5 Fast 3-1 81933 Hurryoff, b. c. Haste 11⁄2 2:323⁄5 Fast 15-1 91932 Faireno, b. c. Chatterton 11⁄2 2:324⁄5 Fast 5-1 111931 Twenty Grand, b. c. St. Germans 10 2:293⁄5 Fast *4-5 31930 Gallant Fox, b. c. Sir Gallahad III 3 2:313⁄5 Good 8-5 41929 Blue Larkspur, b. c. Black Servant 3/4 2:324/5 Sloppy *13-10 81928 Vito, b. c. Negofol 3 2:331⁄5 Fast 10-1 61927 Chance Shot, b. c. Fair Play 11⁄2 2:322⁄5 Fast *2-7 61926 Crusader, ch. c. Man o’ War 1 2:321⁄5 Sloppy *7-10 91925 American Flag, ch. c. Man o’ War 8 2:164⁄5 Fast *9-20 71924 Mad Play, ch. c. Fair Play 2 2:184⁄5 Good *2-1 111923 Zev, br. c. The Finn 11⁄2 2:19 Good *4-5 81922 Pillory, ch. c. Olambala 2 2:184⁄5 Fast 6-1 41921 Grey Lag, ch. c. Star Shoot 3 2:164⁄5 Fast 2-1 41920 Man o’ War, ch. c. Fair Play 20 2:141⁄5 Fast *1-25 21919 Sir Barton, ch. c. Star Shoot 5 2:172⁄5 Fast *7-20 31918 Johren, b. c. Spearmint 2 2:202⁄5 Fast 11-5 41917 Hourless, br. c. Negofol 10 2:174⁄5 Good *1-4 31916 Friar Rock, ch. c. Rock Sand 3 2:22 Muddy 5-2 41915 The Finn, blk. c. Ogden 4 2:182⁄5 Fast 7-5 31914 Luke McLuke, b. c. Ultimus 8 2:20 Fast 9-5 31913 Prince Eugene, b. c. Hamburg 1⁄2 2:18 Fast 3-1 41910 Sweep, br. c. Ben Brush 6 2:22 Fast *1-10 21909 Joe Madden, ch. c. Yankee 8 2:213⁄5 Fast 11-5 51908 Colin, b. c. Commando hd // Sloppy *1-2 41907 Peter Pan, b. c. Commando 1 // Fast *7-10 51906 Burgomaster, br. c. Hamburg 4 2:20 Fast *2-5 61905 Tanya, ch. f. Meddler 1⁄2 2:08 Fast *11-5 71904 Delhi, br. c. Ben Brush 4 2:063⁄5 Fast *8-5 81903 Africander, b. c. Star Ruby 2 2:231⁄5 Fast *3-5 41902 Masterman, ch. c. Hastings 2 2:221⁄2 Fast 3-1 61901 Commando, b. c. Domino 2 2:21 Fast *7-10 31900 Ildrim, br. c. Kingston ns 2:211⁄2 Fast 3-1 71899 Jean Bereaud, b. c. His Highness hd 2:23 Fast *2-5 41898 Bowling Brook, b. c. Ayrshire 6 2:32 Heavy 7-2 41897 Scottish Chieftain, br. c. Inverness 1 2:231⁄4 Fast 9-5 61896 Hastings, br. c. Spendthrift hd 2:241⁄2 Fast 8-5 41895 Belmar, gr. c. Belvidere hd 2:111⁄2 Heavy 6-1 51894 Henry of Navarre, ch. c. Knight of Ellerslie 11⁄2 1:561⁄2 Fast 1-10 31893 Comanche, ch. c. Sir Modred hd 1:531⁄4 Fast 20-1 51892 Patron, b. c. Falsetto 6 2:17 Muddy 1-6 21891 Foxford, b. c. Stratford nk 2:083⁄4 Fast 8-1 61890 Burlington, blk. c. Powhattan 2 2:073⁄4 Fast 6-1 91889 Eric, b. c. Duke of Magenta 1⁄2 2:47 Good 7-5 31888 Sir Dixon, br. c. Billet 15 2:401⁄4 Fast *30-13 21887 Hanover, ch. c. Hindoo 15 2:431⁄2 Heavy *1-20 21886 Inspector B., b. c. Enquirer 1 2:41 Fast *6-5 51885 Tyrant, ch. c. Great Tom 3 2:43 Good *9-10 61884 Panique, ch. c. Alarm nk 2:42 Good *11-10 41883 George Kinney, b. c. Bonnie Scotland 3 2:421⁄2 Fast *1-12 41882 Forester, ch. c. The Ill-Used 5 2:43 Fast *1-5 31881 Saunterer, ch. c. Leamington nk 2:47 Heavy *5-2 61880 Grenada, br. c. King Alfonso nk 2:47 Good *2-5 41879 Spendthrift, ch. c. Australian 6 2:423⁄4 Slow *1-1 61878 Duke of Magenta, b. c. Leamington 2 2:431⁄2 Muddy *7-10 61877 Cloverbrook, ch. c. Vauxhall 1 2:46 Heavy 5-1 131876 Algerine, b. c. Abd-el-Kader 1⁄2 2:401⁄2 Fast 6-1 51875 Calvin, br. c. Tipperary 2 2:421⁄4 Fast *6-5 141874 Saxon, br. c. Beadsman nk 2:391⁄2 Fast 12-1 91873 Springbok, ch. c. Australian 3⁄4 3:013⁄4 Heavy 18-1 101872 Joe Daniels, ch. c. Australian 3⁄4 2:581⁄4 Good *1-1 91871 Harry Bassett, ch. c. Lexington 3 2:56 Fast *1-1 81870 Kingfisher, b. c. Lexington nk 2:591⁄2 Slow *5-4 71869 Fenian, ch. c. Mickey Free 6 3:041⁄4 Muddy *4-5 81868 General Duke, ch. c. Lexington 2 3:02 Heavy *1-2 61867 Ruthless, b. f. Eclipse 1⁄2 3:05 Slow *1-4 4

Triple Crown winners in bold face. Odds from 1867-1939 reflect bookmaking odds or auction pools. Time not recorded in 1907 and 1908. * Favorites. † Dead heat.Prior to 1874 the Belmont distance was 15⁄8 miles; 1890-1892, 1895, 1904-1905, 11⁄4 miles; 1893-1894, 11⁄8 miles; 1896-1903, 1906-1925, 13⁄8 miles. The Belmont was held at Jerome Park prior to 1890, at Morris Park from 1890-1905, and at Aqueduct, 1963-1967.

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iN PRE-AUToMoBiLE 1875 the entire United States was “horse country.” But the rolling hills and ample bluegrass of Kentucky certainly presented an ideal venue to raise and race horses, as evidenced by the nascent breeding industry in the Commonwealth’s countryside and four racetracks operating in the city of Louisville before the turn of the century.

Little did Col. M. Lewis Clark, grandson of William Clark of Lewis & Clark fame, know that his new racetrack in the city’s South End with its inaugural Kentucky Derby would become a national landmark with a world-renowned sporting event that would one day eclipse the fame of the Epsom Derby after which it was fashioned.

But with Aristides’ victory over 14 other 3-year-olds in May 1875, born was a legend-ary racetrack and America’s longest continu-ously running sporting event. it just took a while for anyone outside of Louisville to take note. it was eight years before the track was officially named “Churchill Downs,” another 20 years before Twin Spires topped a new grandstand, 28 years before the racetrack became profitable, and 50 years before the Derby earned its “Run for the Roses” moniker.

Churchill Downs racetrack was or-ganized as a Kentucky corporation in 1928 and officially became known as Churchill Downs inc. in 1942.

Col. Matt winn — “Mr. Derby”Enter Matt Winn, who led a syndi-

cate that took the reins of the strug-gling facility in 1902 and eventually brought the racetrack and its signature race to a level of international acclaim virtually unmatched by any other U.S. sporting event. Winn was an innova-tor, promoter, and champion of the sport who is credited with making the Kentucky Derby what it is today.

During Winn’s tenure Churchill Downs racetrack hosted state fairs at the facility, locomotive collisions in the infield, and auto races on the race-track. Even the first recorded flight in Kentucky is tied to Churchill Downs, when pilot Glenn Curtiss, founder of Curtiss-Wright Aviation, shipped a plane in by train, assembled it at the track and took off from the infield. Winn is also credited with bringing pari-mutuel machines to the race-track in 1908, Derby radio broadcasts in 1925, and the military—Sherman tanks and all—to the infield’s “Camp Winn” in 1942. His efforts helped draw tens of thousands, including many celebrities, to Churchill Downs each first Saturday in May. Fittingly, Winn’s final Derby in 1949 was the

first Kentucky Derby to be televised, extend-ing the opportunity to witness the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” to every family with a television set.

in retrospect, his efforts to imprint Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby on the national consciousness gave the company something no other racetrack could have: an identity and event as big as the sport itself. in the four decades that followed, the Com-pany continued to expand and modernize its facility to accommodate the throngs attend-ing the Kentucky Derby and its sister race, the Kentucky oaks. in doing so, the company built upon its unique brand, which it would later leverage to become a leading provider of Thoroughbred racing across the nation.

Source: The 2011 Churchill Downs Inc.

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Location Louisville, Ky.

Founded 1875

Property 147 acres

Parking spaces 4,000

Main Course 8 furlongs

Turf Course 7 furlongs

Attendance record163,628

(Kentucky Derby Day 1978)

Barns 47

Stalls 1,424

Record handle$18,259,971

(Breeders’ Cup 2006)

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HiSToRiC PiMLiCo RACE CoURSE, home of the Preakness Stakes, first opened its doors on oct. 25, 1870, making it the second-oldest racetrack in the nation be-hind Saratoga, which debuted in 1864 in upstate New York. Engineered by Gen. John Ellicott, Pimlico has played host to racing icons for over a century, where Baltimor-eans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Sir Barton, Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Citation, Secretariat, and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition.

Constructed on 70 acres west of the Jones Falls, after Maryland’s Governor at the time, oden Bowie, suggested during a 1868 din-ner party in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., that he and his prominent racing friends have a race in two years for their horses that were year-lings at the time. The winner would have to host the losers for dinner. Both Saratoga and the American Jockey Club made bids for the event, but Gov. Bowie pledged to build a model racetrack in his home state if the race were to be run in Baltimore. Thus, Pimlico was built. The Maryland Jockey Club pur-chased the land for $23,500 and built the race-track for $25,000.

“Pimlico” was the name given the area by English settlers in Colonial times. The colo-nists hailed from an area near London, and harbored memories of a famous landmark “olde Ben Pimlico’s Tavern.”

The racetrack soon became affectionately known as “old Hilltop,” after a small rise in the infield that became a favorite gathering place for trainers and race enthusiasts to view the contestants close-up and cheer on their favorites. The infield was always a fashion-able rendezvous, where in days gone by the four-in-hands, “spikes,” tandems, pairs, and singles were parked and lively guests con-gregated between the races for a champagne lunch. over 60,000 revelers crowd additional areas of the infield to celebrate Preakness Day.

Regrettably, though the famous moniker remains today, the notable infield “hill” was removed in April 1938 because it obscured a view of the backstretch for movie and televi-sion cameras.

Despite a brief hiatus from flat racing be-tween 1889 and 1904—when the Preakness and Dixie were run at other tracks, and “out-law” race meets sprung up around Mary-land—Pimlico has conducted racing each

year since its revival in 1904. During this in-terim period, steeplechase enthusiasts kept racing alive.

Racing at Pimlico even survived a 1910 an-ti-gambling movement that swept the coun-try, prohibiting the sport everywhere, except

in Maryland and Kentucky. Col. Matt Winn of Churchill Downs is alleged to have credited Pimlico’s Billy Riggs as the savior of Eastern rac-ing at this time. it was Riggs’ use of the less-sinful “French Pools,” or pari-mutuel ma-chines, in 1913 as opposed to the controversial bookmakers and their blackboards, that preserved racing at Pimlico during this turbulent time in racing. Later Pimlico be-came the first racetrack in the country to utilize an electric starting gate.

During its rich history, the racetrack has enjoyed being the only track in the United States to be honored by the adjournment of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first and only time in his-tory in 1877 to watch a race featuring Parole, Ten Broeck and Tom ochiltree. The race became known as “The Great Race,” and a reproduction of its finish is immortalized as a Pimlico trademark, adorn-ing the clubhouse as a signal to all entering that Pimlico is a place where legends will en-dure forever.

Source: The 2011 Maryland Jockey Club Media Guide

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Location Baltimore, Md.

Founded 1870

Property 140 acres



Turf Course 7 furlongs


(Preakness Day 2007)

Betting windows 750

Stalls 500


(Preakness ’05, instate total)

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Tote System American Totalisator

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iN 1902 A SYNDiCATE headed by Au-gust Belmont ii and former Secretary of the Navy William C. Whitney sought land on Long island to build the most elaborate track in America, one modeled after the great race courses of Europe. They found what they were looking for on the border of Queens County and Nassau County. originally known as Foster’s Meadow, the 650 acres of land included a turreted Tudor-Gothic man-sion owned by William de Forest Manice, which was to serve as the Turf and Field Club until 1956.

The grand opening of Belmont Park on May 4, 1905, prompted the first of countless traffic jams in Long island history as more than 40,000 fans, in all manner of convey-ance, tried to arrive by the first race post time of 3 p.m. Not all of them made it in time to see August Belmont ii’s Blandy, at 7-1, hold off 100-1 shot oliver Cromwell in the $1,500 Belmont inaugural. Later, James R. Keen’s Sy-sonby, who would be ranked No. 30 on The Blood-Horse magazine’s top 100 horses of the 20th century, made his 3-year-old debut against the super filly Beldame, another of Belmont’s charges. in the stretch Sysonby got unexpected competition from 20-1 Race King, and the two hit the wire in a dead heat.

The most celebrated race at Belmont Park is the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of rac-

ing’s Triple Crown. Since 1919, when Sir Barton was the first to sweep the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Belmont, the “Test of the Champion” has crowned but 11 winners of racing’s most prestigious, and elu-sive, prize.

Belmont Park holds a place in history in other areas as well. in 1910 Wilbur and orville Wright staged an international aerial competition at Belmont Park that drew 150,000 spectators. in 1918 the track served as the New York City terminal for the first airmail service between New York and Washington, D.C. Belmont Park was the site of “War Relief Day” in 1940 to benefit the American Red Cross and in 1943 hosted “Back the Attack” Day, wherein fans had to buy war bonds to gain admission to the track. Total receipts that day were between $25 and $30 million.

Closed in 1963, the rebuilt Belmont Park grandstand reopened on May 20, 1968. over the next decade it rocked to the cheers of thousands as Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977) and Affirmed (1978) joined Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), and Cita-tion (1948) as Triple Crown winners. History was made in 2007 when Rags to Riches de-feated Curlin to become the first filly in 102

years and one of only three to win the race, and history was denied in 2008 when Da’ Tara ended Big Brown’s bid to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont.

Source: The 2011 New York Racing Asso-ciation Media Guide

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Location Elmont, NY

Founded 1905

Property 445 acres



Turf Course9.5 furlongs (inner course)

10.5 furlongs (Widener)


(Belmont Stakes Day 2004)

Betting windows 1,000+

Barns 61

Stalls 2,200


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