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Railbird S. (gr. 3)

  • Purse: $100,000
  • Date: May 19, 2012
  • Class: Grade 3
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo
  • Race: 3
  • Distance: Seven Furlongs
  • Post Time:
1 Via Villaggio Margin: ½ TrueNicks: A+ $60,000

2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Filly | Bernardini   - Hoh Buzzard (IRE), Alhaarth (IRE)

  • Breeder:Michael Lynch
  • Owner: Steve Beneto
  • Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer
  • Jockey: Martin A. Pedroza

Sire: Bernardini  , Dark Bay or Brown, 2003. Lifetime: 305 yearlings sold, median $135,000.

Broodmare Sire: Alhaarth (IRE), Bay, 1993.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, $300,000.

2 Sister Moon Margin: TrueNicks: A $20,000

2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Filly | Dixie Union - Shimmer, Pulpit  

  • Breeder:Mr. & Mrs. Jerome S. Moss
  • Owner: Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.
  • Trainer: John W. Sadler
  • Jockey: Garrett K. Gomez

Sire: Dixie Union, Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 2 years. 12 starts, 7 wins, $1,233,190. Lifetime: 451 yearlings sold, median $85,000.

Broodmare Sire: Pulpit  , Bay, 1994.

Sale History: Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2011 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($57,000).

3 Dijarvo (GB) Margin: 15¾ TrueNicks: A+ $12,000

2009 | Bay Filly | Iceman (GB) - Thicket (GB), Wolfhound

  • Breeder:B. Minty
  • Owner: Harlequin Ranches
  • Trainer: Patrick Gallagher
  • Jockey: Martin Garcia

Sire: Iceman (GB), Bay, 2002. Lifetime: 66 yearlings sold, median $9,817.

Broodmare Sire: Wolfhound, Chestnut, 1989.

Sale History: Keeneland Association November 2012 Breeding Stock Sale, $35,000.

Time: 1:23.03   Track: Fast

Others: Lady Fairbanks, $6,000.

Scratched: Killer Graces.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Via VillaggioMartin A. PedrozaJerry Hollendorfer
2Sister MoonGarrett K. GomezJohn W. Sadler
3Dijarvo (GB)Martin GarciaPatrick Gallagher
4Lady FairbanksJoseph TalamoCraig Dollase

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
4 Via VillaggioMartin A. Pedroza$23.00$3.00
1 Sister MoonGarrett K. Gomez$2.10
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (4-1)$25.80
$2.00 Trifecta (4-1-5)$71.00

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