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CHURCHILL DOWNS, Louisville, KY
| 1 | Blind Luck | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: A | $329,662 |
2007 | Chestnut Filly | Pollard's Vision - Lucky One, Best of Luck
Sire: Pollard's Vision , Bay, 2001. Lifetime: 97 yearlings sold, median $8,089.
Broodmare Sire: Best of Luck, Bay, 1996. In 2009: .67 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association November 2011 Breeding Stock Sale, $2,500,000.
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($10,000).
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2008 Select Yearling Sale, $11,000.
| 2 | Evening Jewel | Margin: 2¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $106,343 |
2007 | Bay Filly | Northern Afleet - Jewel of the Night, Giant's Causeway
Sire: Northern Afleet , Bay, 1993. Raced 4 years. 21 starts, 5 wins, $626,671. Lifetime: 255 yearlings sold, median $18,000.
Broodmare Sire: Giant's Causeway , Chestnut, 1997.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $8,000.
| 3 | Tidal Pool | Margin: 2½ | TrueNicks: A+ | $53,171 |
2007 | Bay Filly | Yankee Gentleman - Sea Rhythm, Deputy Minister
Sire: Yankee Gentleman , Bay, 1999. Raced 2 years. 10 starts, 4 wins, $202,547. Lifetime: 138 yearlings sold, median $14,637. In 2009: 1.02 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Deputy Minister, Dark Bay or Brown, 1979.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $220,000.
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $120,000.
Others: Beautician, $26,586; Ailalea, $15,951; Amen Hallelujah, $5,843; Crisp, $5,843; Quiet Temper, $5,843; It's Tea Time, $5,843; Joanie's Catch, $5,843; Champagne d'Oro, $5,843; Age of Humor, $5,843; Jody Slew, $5,843; Bella Diamante, $5,843.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blind Luck | Rafael Bejarano | Jerry Hollendorfer |
| 2 | Evening Jewel | Kent J. Desormeaux | James M. Cassidy |
| 3 | Tidal Pool | Calvin H. Borel | D. Wayne Lukas |
| 4 | Beautician | Alex O. Solis | Kenneth G. McPeek |
| 5 | Ailalea | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 6 | Amen Hallelujah | Julien R. Leparoux | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
| 7 | Crisp | Joel Rosario | John W. Sadler |
| 8 | Quiet Temper | Robby Albarado | Dale L. Romans |
| 9 | It's Tea Time | Alan Garcia | George R. Arnold, II |
| 10 | Joanie's Catch | Paco Lopez | Barry R. Rose |
| 11 | Champagne d'Oro | Martin Garcia | Eric J. Guillot |
| 12 | Age of Humor | Rajiv Maragh | Michael J. Maker |
| 13 | Jody Slew | Miguel Mena | W. Bret Calhoun |
| 14 | Bella Diamante | Mike E. Smith | Allen Milligan |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Blind Luck | Rafael Bejarano | $4.60 | $3.60 | $2.80 | ||||||
| 11 | Evening Jewel | Kent J. Desormeaux | $9.40 | $7.20 | |||||||
| 8 | Tidal Pool | Calvin H. Borel | $5.00 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (5-11) | $58.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (5-11-8) | $389.80 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (5-11-8-6) | $4,100.40 | ||||||||||
Citing higher than expected all-sources wagering during Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) week, Churchill Downs announced a 10% increase in overnight purses effective May 28.
6 days agoThe Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reported successful Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) programs from an equine safety standpoint.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Trainer Larry Jones revealed May 11 he would likely point Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Believe You Can to the 1 1/16-mile Mother Goose Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park June 23.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Jockey Robby Albarado entered a not-guilty plea in Jefferson County, Ky., District Court May 8 in connection with his arrest May 4 on assault charges.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Churchill Downs Inc. reported net earnings of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, a reversal from a $3.2 million loss during the first three months of 2011.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Evan Hammonds recaps the 2012 Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Oaks and several undercard races from the weekend.
In addition to record attendance, Churchill Downs reported record all-sources wagering of $187 million for its 13-race Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) program May 5.
Sunday, May 06, 2012
Churchill Downs Inc. reported record total wagering for the 138th Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) day program of $39.9 million.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
The goal of these vets is to keep a close eye on hopefuls', and then contenders', conditions, catching any lump, misstep, or hint of malaise that could compromise performance ability in the days prior to the big race.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Trainer Larry Jones comments on Believe You Can's victory in the 2012 Kentucky Oaks.
Scenes from Kentucky Oaks Day 2012, including Believe You Can's victory.
Eric Mitchell recaps Kentucky Oaks Day for 2012, highlighted by the victory by Believe You Can and Rosie Napravnik in the Kentucky Oaks. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.
Brereton Jones' homebred daughter of Proud Citizen runs past Broadway's Alibi to win the grade I Kentucky Oaks by three-quarters of a length.
Friday, May 04, 2012With Believe You Can's win in the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), some nice prices can be found in Churchill Downs' Oaks/Derby double pool.
Friday, May 04, 2012
The infield at Churchill Downs was in the process of being evacuated and the American Turf (gr. IIT) delayed for at least 45 minutes as a strong line of storms approached Louisville, Ky., from the west at about 4:30 p.m. EDT.
Friday, May 04, 2012
Who is Jason picking in the Oaks and the Derby?
Jockey Robby Albarado has been suspended from racing after his arrest on a charge of accosting a woman who says she was breaking up with him.
Friday, May 04, 2012
The daughter of Vindication, who is the co-second choice in the Oaks at 4-1, has developed fast and furious in the last few weeks, enough to convince her connections she's ready to reach for the Lilies.
Believe You Can predict the winner of this year's Kentucky Oaks?
A visual look at the Kentucky Oaks field in post position order.
While the striking bay Grace Hall has the favored 5-2 morning line status in the May 4 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), there are plenty of other fillies in the full field of 14 that deserve much more than a passing glance.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Here is a look at some of the interesting meanings behind the names of this year's Kentucky Oaks fillies
Both Proud Citizen and Empire Maker have shot at Derby/Oaks Double.
Karlovy Vary provided Alex G. Campbell Jr. his most recent adrenaline rush April 7 when she scored a front-running victory in the Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) and became a live contender for the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I).
Comments from Kentucky Oaks contender On Fire Baby's owner/trainer Anita Cauley and trainer Gary Hartlage.
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Every several years, whenever a horse is attempting to sweep the Triple Crown, Billy Turner is summoned by the media to offer his take on the horse, the obstacles that stand in his way, and to reminisce about the great Seattle Slew, who under Turner’s guidance and expertise became racing’s only undefeated Triple Crown winner. [More]
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