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Fire Slam's First Winner Scores at Woodbine

Grade II winner Fire Slam came through with his first winner when his son Givemesixsteps won at Woodbine July 30.

 Saturday, July 31, 2010

Fire Slam to Elite in Louisiana

Fire Slam, a grade II-winning sprinter, will stand in 2009 at Elite Thoroughbreds near Folsom, La.

 Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Vinery Adds Three Stallions to Florida Roster

Vinery Adds Three Stallions to Florida Roster

Three stallions -- Congrats, Alke, and Repent -- previously announced as standing in 2008 at Brent Fernung's Journeyman Stud will instead take up residence at the Florida division of Tom Simon's Vinery near Summerfield, it was announced Oct. 19.

 Friday, October 19, 2007

Fire Slam to Stand at Vinery Florida

Grade II winner Fire Slam will enter stud in 2007 at Vinery Stud near Summerfield, Fla. Syndication is underway and he will stand for a fee of $6,000.

 Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Sterling Gold's Big Finish Takes Don Bernhardt

Sterling Gold let entry mate Korbyn Gold set a quick early pace and used his late-running style to take over in the stretch with Rodney Prescott aboard, posting a 2 1/4-length victory in Saturday's $75,000 Don Bernhardt Stakes at Ellis Park.

 Saturday, July 30, 2005

Sir Cherokee Victorious in Return from Layoff

Sir Cherokee and Calvin Borel launched a rally from last and romped to an authoritative victory over odds-on favorite Fire Slam in Sunday's $163,500 Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III), the opening day feature of Churchill Downs' 21-day fall race meet.

 Sunday, October 31, 2004

Fire Slam Hopes for 'Trick' in Ack Ack 'Cap

Stan Fulton's 3-year-old Fire Slam may have a trick for his elders and a treat himself in Sunday's $150,000-added Ack Ack Handicap (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, the featured event on the Halloween opener of the track's 21-day "Fall Festival Of Racing."

 Friday, October 29, 2004

Eurosilver Returns in Perryville

Buckram Oak Farm's homebred Eurosilver will return to the track after a seven-month layoff in Thursday's $100,000 Perryville Stakes--Presented by Budweiser at Keeneland for 3-year-olds. The colt will join nine others going seven furlongs and 184 feet.

 Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Medallist Returns to Sprinting in King's Bishop

Medallist, a bust trying two turns in the Jim Dandy (gr. II) at Saratoga earlier this month, returns to what he does best in Saturday's $250,000 King's Bishop (gr. I) for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs.

 Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Fire Slam Edges to Don Bernhardt Memorial

Stan Fulton's Fire Slam survived a strong challenge by Unbridled America to win his third straight race in Saturday's $97,500 Don Bernhardt Memorial Stakes at Ellis Park by a head.

 Saturday, July 24, 2004

Fire Slam Beats Teton Forest in Riva Ridge Stretch

Pat Day sent Fire Slam through a narrow opening on the rail and Fire Slam edged out Teton Forest by a head to win the Riva Ridge Breeders' Cup (gr. II) today at Belmont Park.

 Saturday, June 05, 2004

Value Plus Among Competitive Field Set for Riva Ridge

Trainer Todd Pletcher has the strong entry of Value Plus and Forest Danger entered in Saturday's Riva Ridge Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park, but only one is expected to answer the call to post. A field of nine 3-year-old colts has been entered in the seven-furlong contest.

 Thursday, June 03, 2004

Trio of Stakes Winners Work at Churchill Downs

A busy morning of training at Churchill Downs saw significant moves by 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri and 3-year-old stars Fire Slam and Victory U.S.A.

 Monday, May 24, 2004

Fire Slam Smokes Cuvee in Matt Winn

Taking advantage of a red-hot pace, Stan E. Fulton's Fire Slam and jockey Pat Day smoked past the leaders on the outside in mid-stretch and cruised to an easy 5 1/4-length victory in the $103,499 Matt Winn Stakes for 3-year-olds at Churchill Downs.

 Saturday, May 08, 2004

Fire Slam and Cuvee Set for Matt Winn

Stan Fulton's Fire Slam, a one-time Kentucky Derby (gr. I) hopeful and runner-up in Keeneland's Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II), heads a small but strong field entered in Saturday's third running of the $100,000-added Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs.

 Thursday, May 06, 2004

Quintons Gold Rush Sparkles in Lexington

Quintons Gold Rush paved his way into the 2004 Kentucky Derby (gr. I), turning in an impressive performance in Saturday's $325,000 Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) for 3-year-olds at Keeneland.

 Saturday, April 17, 2004

Lexington Contenders Sharp in Churchill Workouts; 'Eric' Runs Wednesday

Stan Fulton's Fire Slam and Padua Stable's Quintons Gold Rush turned in sharp efforts in their final tune-ups at Churchill Downs for Saturday's $325,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland.

 Monday, April 12, 2004

Day Aboard as Fire Slam Breezes

Stan Fulton's Fire Slam, winner of the Lecomte (gr. III) at the Fair Grounds, breezed five furlongs under new rider Pat Day on Tuesday at Churchill Downs in preparation for a run in the $325,000 Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) on April 17 at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Day Aboard as Fire Slam Breezes

Stan Fulton's Fire Slam, winner of the Lecomte (gr. III) at the Fair Grounds, breezed five furlongs under new rider Pat Day on Tuesday at Churchill Downs in preparation for a run in the $325,000 Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) on April 17 at Keeneland.

 Tuesday, April 06, 2004

Maturing Wimbledon Aces Louisiana Derby

Though slow to develop, Wimbledon justified trainer Bob Baffert's supreme confidence Sunday, winning the $600,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds with a superb finishing kick.

 Sunday, March 07, 2004

Farish Entry Heads Competitive Field in Louisiana Derby

A field of 11, including shippers from Florida and California, was entered for Sunday's $600,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II), with the William S. Farish entry of Gradepoint and Breakaway heading a strong local contingent.

 Friday, March 05, 2004

Howard to Run Farish Entry in Louisiana Derby

Neil Howard said Tuesday he will run Risen Star (gr. III) winner Gradepoint in Sunday's $600,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II), as well as runaway allowance winner Breakaway, both owned by William S. Farish.

 Tuesday, March 02, 2004

Mr. Jester Tops Risen Star Field

After the defection of Tapit last week, graded stakes winner Mr. Jester will provide the star power for Sunday's $150,000 Risen Star Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.

 Monday, February 09, 2004

Kentucky Derby Trail: Have We Got a Mile and a Quarter Horse For You

There were several interesting 3-year-olds who competed this weekend, in both stakes and allowance races, but one stood out as a colt to keep a close eye on when the distances stretch out.

 Thursday, January 29, 2004

Short Break in Store for Fire Slam; Louisiana Derby Next

Fire Slam, winner of the grade III $100,000 Lecomte Stakes Saturday at Fair Grounds, will get a short break to heal a quarter crack in his left hind foot, and will be trained up to the grade II, $600,000 Louisiana Derby on March 7, skipping the grade III Risen Star Stakes on Feb. 15.

 Monday, January 26, 2004

Fire Slam Roars in Lecomte; Louisiana Derby Next

Fire Slam put all questions about his health to rest Saturday by storming home a two-length winner in the $100,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, January 24, 2004

Seven 3-Year-Olds Will Be Tested in Lecomte

The road to the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) begins Saturday at Fair Grounds as a field of seven 3-year-olds meet in the grade III $100,000 Lecomte Stakes.

 Thursday, January 22, 2004

Kentucky Derby Trail: Top Trainers Still Searching the Country for Derby Horses

This is the 11th in a series of early looks and next year's potential Kentucky Derby horses. The market is heating up for young, unproven colts, while new talent is unveiled at Hollywood Park and Fair Grounds.

 Monday, December 08, 2003

Mr. Jester Plays Spoiler in Delta Jackpot

Kaaren and Hays Biggs' Mr. Jester, sent off at 14-1 odds, rolled to the lead leaving the second turn and then held off a late challenge to win Friday's $1-million Boyd Gaming's Delta Jackpot at Delta Downs in Louisiana.

 Friday, December 05, 2003