Cluster of Stars Named NY Horse of the Year
Cluster of Stars, an undefeated multiple grade II winner for Harvey Weinstein's Turtle Bird Stable, was voted the 2013 New York-bred horse of the year.
Iroquois S.
Race 4 at Belmont Park on
- STK
- 7 furlongs
- $150,000
- 3 yo's & up Fillies and Mares
- 1:54 PM
- 1:21.87
- on HRTV/TVG
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Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cluster of Stars | $2.30 | $2.10 | $2.10 |
| 6 | Willet | $2.60 | $2.10 | |
| 1 | Miss Valentine | $2.30 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (5-6) | $4.70 |
| $2 Trifecta (5-6-1) | $7.70 |
| $2 Superfecta (5-6-1-8) | $20.80 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cluster of Stars |
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3¼ | $90,000 |
| 2 |
Willet
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9¾ | $30,000 |
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| 3 |
Miss Valentine
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1 | $15,000 |
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| 4 |
Vicki's Dancer
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3½ | $7,500 |
| 5 |
Shesabronxbomber
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head | $4,500 |
| 6 |
Galiana
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$3,000 | |
| SCR | Here's Zealicious | |||
| SCR | Kimmies Lucky Star | |||
Devious Intent Tops F-T Winter Sale Session
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Executiveprivilege Returns in Go for Wand
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Cluster of Stars Stays Unbeaten in Iroquois
Undefeated Cluster of Stars rolled to her seventh consecutive win when she outclassed five New York-bred opponents in frontrunning style by 3 1/4 lengths in the $150,000 Iroquois Stakes Oct. 19 at Belmont Park.
Cluster of Stars in Empire Showcase Spotlight
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Cluster of Stars Wires Gallant Bloom
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That Handicapping Show: Iroquois Stakes
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Cluster of Stars Stays Unbeaten in Distaff
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Unbeaten Cluster of Stars Heads Distaff
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Nefertini Too Tough for Willet in Go for Wand
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Willet Tests Stakes Streak in Go for Wand
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