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Sunset H. (gr. 3)

  • Purse: $100,000
  • Date: July 15, 2012
  • Class: Grade 3
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 3
  • Distance: One And One Half Miles
  • Post Time: 2:03 PM
1 Dhaamer (IRE) Margin: TrueNicks: A++ $60,000

2007 | Chestnut Gelding | Dubai Destination - Arjuzah (IRE), Ahonoora (GB)

  • Breeder:Shadwell Estate Co., Ltd.
  • Owner: Brown, Jr., Edward J. and Manoogian, Jay
  • Trainer: Mike R. Mitchell
  • Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux

Sire: Dubai Destination, Bay, 1999. Lifetime: 382 yearlings sold, median $29,262.

Broodmare Sire: Ahonoora (GB), Chestnut, 1975.

2 Romp (ARG) Margin: TrueNicks: D $20,000

2004 | Bay Gelding | Incurable Optimist - Stormy Secret (ARG), Hidden Prize

  • Breeder:John T. Behrendt
  • Owner: Sisters in Racing Stable and Siskin, Jeff
  • Trainer: Kristin Mulhall
  • Jockey: Martin Garcia

Sire: Incurable Optimist, Chestnut, 1996. Raced 1 years. 6 starts, 4 wins, $271,310.

Broodmare Sire: Hidden Prize, Bay, 1988.

3 Quaintly Margin: TrueNicks: C+ $12,000

2008 | Bay Filly | Giant's Causeway   - Measure, Seeking the Gold

  • Breeder:Tower Bloodstock
  • Owner: Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael and Smith, Derrick
  • Trainer: Patrick L. Biancone
  • Jockey: Yuichi Fukunaga

Sire: Giant's Causeway  , Chestnut, 1997. Raced 2 years. 13 starts, 9 wins, $3,078,989. Lifetime: 771 yearlings sold, median $140,000.

Broodmare Sire: Seeking the Gold, Bay, 1985.

Time: 2:29.13   Track: Firm

Others: Juniper Pass, $6,000.

Scratched: Renegade Storm.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Dhaamer (IRE)Julien R. LeparouxMike R. Mitchell
2Romp (ARG)Martin GarciaKristin Mulhall
3QuaintlyYuichi FukunagaPatrick L. Biancone
4Juniper PassRafael BejaranoThomas Ray Bell, II

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
4 Dhaamer (IRE)Julien R. Leparoux$2.80$2.10
1 Romp (ARG)Martin Garcia$5.00
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (4-1)$5.80
$2.00 Trifecta (4-1-2)$20.80

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