DELTA DOWNS, Vinton, LA
| 1 | Hero Force | Margin: ¾ | TrueNicks: A | $75,000 |
2010 | Gray or Roan Colt | Political Force - Doubtless, Grand Slam
Sire: Political Force, Gray or Roan, 2003. Raced 3 years. 17 starts, 4 wins, $607,232. Lifetime: 78 yearlings sold, median $11,500.
Broodmare Sire: Grand Slam, Dark Bay or Brown, 1995.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2012 Spring Sales of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $60,000.
Ocala Breeders Sales Company 2011 January Mixed Sale, $8,000.
| 2 | Heitai | Margin: 4¼ | TrueNicks: A | $23,750 |
2010 | Bay Gelding | Fusaichi Pegasus - Sparkles of Luck, Mr. Sparkles
Sire: Fusaichi Pegasus , Bay, 1997. Raced 2 years. 9 starts, 6 wins, $1,994,400. Lifetime: 727 yearlings sold, median $75,480.
Broodmare Sire: Mr. Sparkles, Dark Bay or Brown, 1986. In 2009: .59 AEI.
| 3 | Indian Road | Margin: 1 | TrueNicks: A++ | $12,500 |
2010 | Chestnut Colt | Eugene's Third Son - Newhall Road, Dixieland Band
Sire: Eugene's Third Son, Bay, 2000. Lifetime: 40 yearlings sold, median $1,850.
Broodmare Sire: Dixieland Band, Bay, 1980. In 2009: 2.07 AEI.
Sale History:
Breeders' Sales Company of Louisiana, Inc. 2011 September Yearling Sale, ($0).
Others: Unbridled's Score, $6,250; Palmy Bay, $2,500; Mr. Bandini's Band, $1,250; Don't Mach Me, $1,250; Westernator, $1,250; Executive Call, $1,250.
Scratched: Lattin Devil.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero Force | Rosie Napravnik | W. Bret Calhoun |
| 2 | Heitai | Gerard Melancon | Samuel Breaux |
| 3 | Indian Road | James Graham | Thomas M. Amoss |
| 4 | Unbridled's Score | Randall Toups | Charles P. Hukill |
| 5 | Palmy Bay | Richard E. Eramia | Patrick Mouton |
| 6 | Mr. Bandini's Band | Kevin J. Smith | Eric D. Nelson, Jr. |
| 7 | Don't Mach Me | Chris R. Rosier | Jerry D. Cart |
| 8 | Westernator | Donnie J. Meche | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 9 | Executive Call | Colby J. Hernandez | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
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