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Woody Stephens S. (gr. 2)

BELMONT PARK, Elmont, NY

  • Purse: $250,000
  • Date: June 11, 2011
  • Class: Grade 2
  • TV: Versus
  • Age: 3 yo
  • Race: 8
  • Distance: Seven Furlongs
  • Post Time: 3:59 PM
1 Justin Phillip Margin: 3ΒΌ TrueNicks: A++ $150,000

2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Horse | First Samurai   - Ava Knowsthecode, Cryptoclearance

  • Breeder:Oakbrook Farm
  • Owner: Zayat Stables, LLC
  • Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
  • Jockey: Ramon A. Dominguez

Sire: First Samurai  , Chestnut, 2003. Lifetime: 149 yearlings sold, median $42,000.

Broodmare Sire: Cryptoclearance, Dark Bay or Brown, 1984. In 2009: 1.23 AEI.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $400,000.

2 J J's Lucky Train Margin: nose TrueNicks: A $50,000

2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Silver Train   - Delta Sensation, Thunder Gulch  

  • Breeder:Eico Stable
  • Owner: Fresh Start Stable
  • Trainer: William D. Anderson
  • Jockey: Paco Lopez

Sire: Silver Train  , Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 165 yearlings sold, median $11,000.

Broodmare Sire: Thunder Gulch  , Chestnut, 1992.

Sale History: Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale 2010, $35,000.

3 Arch Traveler Margin: 4 TrueNicks: A++ $25,000

2008 | Bay Horse | Sky Mesa   - Mettle, Silver Deputy

  • Breeder:Monticule
  • Owner: Centennial Farms
  • Trainer: James A. Jerkens
  • Jockey: Jose Lezcano

Sire: Sky Mesa  , Bay, 2000. Raced 2 years. 6 starts, 3 wins, $633,076. Lifetime: 320 yearlings sold, median $50,000. In 2009: .71 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Silver Deputy, Bay, 1985.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $260,000.

Time: 1:23.56   Track: Muddy

Others: Travelin Man, $12,500; Derivative, $7,500.

Scratched: Little Drama; Bold Warrior.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Justin PhillipRamon A. DominguezSteven M. Asmussen
2J J's Lucky TrainPaco LopezWilliam D. Anderson
3Arch TravelerJose LezcanoJames A. Jerkens
4Travelin ManJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcher
5DerivativeJoel RosarioD. Wayne Lukas

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
2 Justin PhillipRamon A. Dominguez$10.80$4.70$2.80
7 J J's Lucky TrainPaco Lopez$4.30$2.50
5 Arch TravelerJose Lezcano$2.30
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (2-7)$40.80
$2.00 Trifecta (2-7-5)$107.50

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