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Beldame Invitational S. (gr. 1)

BELMONT PARK, Elmont, NY

  • Purse: $400,000
  • Date: September 29, 2012
  • Class: Grade I
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  • Age: 3YO&UP
  • Race: 5
  • Distance: 1 1/8 miles
  • Post Time: 2:58 PM ET
1 Royal Delta Margin: TrueNicks: A+ $240,000

2008 | Dark Bay or Brown Mare | Empire Maker - Delta Princess, A.P. Indy

  • Breeder:Palides Investments N.V., Inc.
  • Owner: Besilu Stables
  • Trainer: William I. Mott
  • Jockey: Mike E. Smith

Sire: Empire Maker, Dark Bay or Brown, 2000. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 4 wins, $1,985,800. Lifetime: 212 yearlings sold, median $165,000. In 2009: 2.45 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: A.P. Indy, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.

Sale History: Keeneland Association November 2011 Breeding Stock Sale, $8,500,000.

2 It's Tricky Margin: TrueNicks: C $80,000

2008 | Bay Filly | Mineshaft   - Catboat, Tale of the Cat  

  • Breeder:Stonerside Stable
  • Owner: Godolphin Racing LLC
  • Trainer: Kiaran P. McLaughlin
  • Jockey: Eddie Castro

Sire: Mineshaft  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1999. Raced 2 years. 18 starts, 10 wins, $2,283,402. Lifetime: 239 yearlings sold, median $60,000.

Broodmare Sire: Tale of the Cat  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1994.

3 Go Unbridled Margin: TrueNicks: D $40,000

2007 | Bay Mare | Unbridled Jet - Reign Or Shine, Majesty's Time

  • Breeder:Thinking Cap Stable
  • Owner: Howard T. Whitbred
  • Trainer: H. Allen Jerkens
  • Jockey: Joel Rosario

Sire: Unbridled Jet, Dark Bay or Brown, 1996. Raced 3 years. 13 starts, 3 wins, $255,364. Lifetime: 50 yearlings sold, median $4,500.

Broodmare Sire: Majesty's Time, Chestnut, 1987. In 2009: .85 AEI.

Time: 1:48.80   Track: Good

Others: Maristar, $20,000; Cash for Clunkers, $12,000.

Scratched: Disposablepleasure; Acting Happy.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Royal DeltaMike E. SmithWilliam I. Mott
2It's TrickyEddie CastroKiaran P. McLaughlin
3Go UnbridledJoel RosarioH. Allen Jerkens
4MaristarJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcher
5Cash for ClunkersAlan GarciaRichard A. Violette, Jr.

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
3 Royal DeltaMike E. Smith$3.70$2.20$2.10
6 It's TrickyEddie Castro$2.30$2.10
1 Go UnbridledJoel Rosario$2.90
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (3-6)$5.10
$2.00 Trifecta (3-6-1)$15.00

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