Asmussen Relishes Gun Runner's Foster Romp
Trainer Steve Asmussen was still beaming the morning of June 18 following Gun Runner's stellar seven-length victory in Saturday night's $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Gun Runner Powers to Easy Stephen Foster Win
In his first start since finishing second in the March 25 Dubai World Cup (G1), Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's Gun Runner drew off in the stretch for an easy victory in the Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) June 17 at Churchill Downs.
Stephen Foster Card Filled With Intriguing Longshots
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps three Saturday stakes races at Churchill Downs.
Look Back: Street Cry Rolls to Stephen Foster Victory
This week is the race recap of 2002 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) won by Street Cry. The story, written by Lenny Shulman, carried the headline, "Street Song." The story ran in the June 22, 2002 issue of The Blood-Horse.
Gun Runner Eyes Triumphant Homecoming in Stephen Foster
Gun Runner is set to make his first start since finishing second to champion Arrogate in the March 25 Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1), and looms as the overwhelming favorite in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1).
Gun Runner Solid in Final Stephen Foster Move
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys' Gun Runner put in a half-mile work June 12 in his final preparation for the June 17 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Gun Runner Breezes for Stephen Foster
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's grade 1 winner Gun Runner breezed five furlongs in :59 4/5 May 29 at Churchill Downs in preparation for a probable start in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) June 17.
Gun Runner to Return in Stephen Foster Handicap
Grade 1 winner Gun Runner has been steadily training since returning from a runner-up finish in the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (G1) and is targeting the June 17 Stephen Foster Handicap (G1) at Churchill Downs, Asmussen said May 1.
Stanford Seeks Charles Town Classic Repeat
Stanford is back for a repeat bid in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2).
Vale Dori Impressive in Bayakoa Victory
Mohammed bin Khalifa al Maktoum's Vale Dori continued to impress on U.S. soil with a clear victory in the $200,000 Bayakoa Handicap (gr. III) Dec. 2 at Del Mar.
The Week in Photos for 6/21/2016
Stephen Foster Handicap, Wise Dan Stakes, Fleur de Lis Handicap, Summertime Oaks, Honeymoon Stakes, Poker Handicap, Pegasus Stakes, Matt Winn Stakes, Regret Stakes.
Bradester Speeds to Foster Victory
Joseph Sutton's Bradester fired his best shot June 18 to earn his first grade I victory in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
Foster Fave Effinex Gives Cohen Great Ride
On the night of June 18, Effinex will continue the ride of a lifetime for breeder and veterinarian Dr. Russell Cohen when he competes in $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
I'm Not Kidding: A Stephen Foster H. Longshot
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs.
That Handicapping Show: The Stephen Foster
Claire Novak, Ellis Starr, and Tom LaMarra preview the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) featuring Effinex, Are You Kidding Me, Eagle, Bradester, and International Star. Sponsored by Equibase.
Effinex Draws Post 3 in Stephen Foster
Effinex, who last year won the Clark Handicap presented by Norton Healthcare (gr. I) at Churchill Downs, will look to add to his legacy there June 18 when he takes on six rivals in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I).
Effinex Assigned Stephen Foster High Weight
Tri-Bone Stables' grade I winner Effinex has been made the 122-pound high weight for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Majestic Harbor Breezes Toward Foster
Churchill clockers timed Majestic Harbor in splits of :12 1/5, :24 2/5, and :36 1/5 before he galloped out to six furlongs in 1:13 3/5 and seven-eighths of a mile in 1:27 1/5.
Effinex Among Nominees for Stephen Foster
Tri-Bone Stables' New York-bred Effinex, winner of the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) in his last start April 16, is among the nominees for the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 18 at Churchill Downs.
Einstein to Magali Farms for 2016 Season
Barton Thoroughbreds announced that five-time grade I winner Einstein will stand the 2016 season at Magali Farms near Santa Ynez, Calif.
Pedigree Analysis: Noble Bird
Just a week after the completion of an epochal Triple Crown series, the Stephen Foster threw up a new star in Noble Bird.
Argentine Sire Not For Sale Dies
Not For Sale, sire of U.S. grade I winner Miss Serendipity, UAE Triple Crown winner Asiatic Boy, and 31 other stakes winners, died after a sudden onset of colic at Haras La Pasion, the Argentine farm announced via Facebook.
Noble Bird Secures BC Bid with Foster Victory
John Oxley's Noble Bird claimed his first graded stakes in style June 13, outlasting favored Lea in the $500,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs to punch his ticket to the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I).
That Handicapping Show: The Stephen Foster
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra preview the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) June 13 at Churchill Downs. Watch Video
Looking for a Longshot in the Stephen Foster
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) at Churchill Downs. read blog
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Alphabet Magic | Michael A. Tomlinson |
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| Arson Squad | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
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| Asiatic Boy (ARG) | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Bullsbay | H. Graham Motion |
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| Einstein (BRZ) | Helen Pitts |
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| Finallymadeit | Timothy Ritvo |
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| Macho Again | Dallas Stewart |
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| Researcher | Neil R. Morris |
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