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Gardenia H. (gr. 3)

ELLIS PARK, Henderson, KY

  • Purse: $100,000
  • Date: August 15, 2009
  • Class: Grade III
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  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 9
  • Distance: One Mile
  • Post Time:
1 Whirlie Bertie Margin: BRIS: 95TrueNicks: D $60,000

2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Filly | Stormin Fever   - De Bertie, De Niro

  • Breeder:Bertram W. Klein
  • Owner: Richard, Bertram and Elaine Klein
  • Trainer: Steve Margolis
  • Jockey: Larry Melancon

Sire: Stormin Fever  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1994. Raced 4 years. 21 starts, 8 wins, $484,664. Lifetime: 304 yearlings sold, median $25,000.

Broodmare Sire: De Niro, Dark Bay or Brown, 1992. In 2009: .82 AEI.

2 Abby's Angel Margin: neck BRIS: 91TrueNicks: B $20,000

2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Filly | Touch Gold   - Miss Kilroy, A.P. Indy

  • Breeder:Stonerside Stable
  • Owner: Darley Stable (Mohammed Al Maktoum)
  • Trainer: Michael Stidham
  • Jockey: Jon Kenton Court

Sire: Touch Gold  , Bay, 1994. Raced 3 years. 15 starts, 6 wins, $1,679,907. Lifetime: 354 yearlings sold, median $35,000.

Broodmare Sire: A.P. Indy, Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.

3 Lady's Laughter Margin: BRIS: 90TrueNicks: A++ $11,000

2006 | Dark Bay or Brown Mare | Distorted Humor   - Lady Tap, Pleasant Tap

  • Breeder:Paul F. Gardner
  • Owner: The Robert B. and Beverly J. Lewis Trust (Beverly J. Lewis)
  • Trainer: Charles Lopresti
  • Jockey: Victor Lebron

Sire: Distorted Humor  , Chestnut, 1993. Raced 3 years. 23 starts, 8 wins, $769,964. Lifetime: 460 yearlings sold, median $150,000.

Broodmare Sire: Pleasant Tap, Bay, 1987.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale, $450,000.

Time: 1:35.80   Track: Fast

Others: De Star Xpress, $6,000; French Kiss, $3,000; Unforgotten; Elizabeth Park; Tensas Yucatan; Divine Sanction.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Whirlie BertieLarry MelanconSteve Margolis
2Abby's AngelJon Kenton CourtMichael Stidham
3Lady's LaughterVictor LebronCharles Lopresti
4De Star XpressMiguel MenaKenneth G. McPeek
5French KissJoe M. JohnsonGary G. Hartlage
6UnforgottenCorey J. LanerieDallas Stewart
7Elizabeth ParkTony FarinaJeff Talley
8Tensas YucatanRafael Mojica, Jr.Ralph E. Nicks
9Divine SanctionAldo CanchanoJoe A. Vanorio

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
Whirlie BertieLarry Melancon$24.00$11.00$7.00
Abby's AngelJon Kenton Court$5.20$3.80
Lady's LaughterVictor Lebron$3.80
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (2-4)$130.00
$2.00 Trifecta (2-4-3)$490.80
$2.00 Superfecta (2-4-3-5)$3,281.20

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