DELTA DOWNS, Vinton, LA
| 1 | Hero Force | Margin: 2ΒΌ | TrueNicks: A | $45,000 |
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: neck | TrueNicks: A | $15,000 |
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 | Unbridled's Score | Margin: 4 | TrueNicks: D | $7,500 |
2010 | Chestnut Gelding | Even the Score - Belle de Soleil, Darn That Alarm
Sire: Even the Score , Gray or Roan, 1998. Raced 4 years. 29 starts, 9 wins, $751,629. Lifetime: 147 yearlings sold, median $12,500.
Broodmare Sire: Darn That Alarm, Gray, 1981. In 2009: 1.31 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig Tipton Texas Summer Yearling Sale 2011, $22,000.
Others: Mr. Bandini's Band, $3,750; Lattin Devil, $2,250; Combatlaan, $750; Desert Ransom, $750.
Scratched: Skinny.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hero Force | Colby J. Hernandez | W. Bret Calhoun |
| 2 | Heitai | Gerard Melancon | Samuel Breaux |
| 3 | Unbridled's Score | Chris R. Rosier | Charles P. Hukill |
| 4 | Mr. Bandini's Band | Kevin J. Smith | Eric D. Nelson, Jr. |
| 5 | Lattin Devil | Donnie J. Meche | Jorge Lara |
| 6 | Combatlaan | Juan A. Larrosa | Ray Spencer |
| 7 | Desert Ransom | Tracy J. Hebert | Karl Broberg |
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