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FAIR GROUNDS, New Orleans, LA
| 1 | Mr. Bowling | Margin: head | TrueNicks: A++ | $105,000 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Istan - Goldilock's Bear, Irish Tower
Sire: Istan , Bay, 2002. Raced 4 years. 21 starts, 9 wins, $461,455. Lifetime: 24 yearlings sold, median $6,750.
Broodmare Sire: Irish Tower, Dark Bay or Brown, 1977. In 2009: 1.59 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, ($14,000).
| 2 | Z Dager | Margin: ½ | TrueNicks: A+ | $35,000 |
2009 | Bay Colt | Mizzen Mast - Fees Waived, Wavering Monarch
Sire: Mizzen Mast , Gray or Roan, 1998. Raced 3 years. 11 starts, 5 wins, $554,146. Lifetime: 242 yearlings sold, median $16,000.
Broodmare Sire: Wavering Monarch, Bay, 1979. In 2009: 1.25 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, $100,000.
| 3 | Shared Property | Margin: 2¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $17,500 |
2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Scat Daddy - Yoursmineours, Belong to Me
Sire: Scat Daddy , Dark Bay or Brown, 2004. Lifetime: 96 yearlings sold, median $35,000.
Broodmare Sire: Belong to Me , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale 2011, $90,000.
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, ($12,000).
Others: Dan and Sheila, $7,000; Hero of Order, $3,500; Hammers Terror, $1,750; Capetown Devil, $1,750; Alexander Thegreat, $1,750; Ted's Folly, $1,750; Adena's Chance; Exfactor; Seven Lively Sins; Chalybeate Springs.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Bowling | Robby Albarado | J. Larry Jones |
| 2 | Z Dager | Shane J. Sellers | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 3 | Shared Property | Leandro R. Goncalves | Thomas M. Amoss |
| 4 | Dan and Sheila | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 5 | Hero of Order | Iram Vargas Diego | Gennadi Dorochenko |
| 6 | Hammers Terror | James Graham | Michael Stidham |
| 7 | Capetown Devil | Corey J. Lanerie | David M. Carroll |
| 8 | Alexander Thegreat | John Jacinto | Bobby C. Barnett |
| 9 | Ted's Folly | Jose Angel Medina | Wilson L. Brown |
| 10 | Adena's Chance | Marlon St. Julien | Gennadi Dorochenko |
| 11 | Exfactor | Shaun Bridgmohan | Bernard S. Flint |
| 12 | Seven Lively Sins | Rosie Napravnik | Albert M. Stall, Jr. |
| 13 | Chalybeate Springs | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | D. Wayne Lukas |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mr. Bowling | Robby Albarado | $9.20 | $4.80 | $4.00 | ||||||
| 2B | Z Dager | Shane J. Sellers | $4.80 | $3.60 | |||||||
| 11 | Shared Property | Leandro R. Goncalves | $3.80 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (4-2) | $43.20 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (4-2-11) | $242.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (4-2-11-1) | $4,552.20 | ||||||||||
Two-time graded stakes winner Silver Max appears the one to collar in the $125,000 Arlington Classic, which kicks off the "Mid-America Triple" on turf for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park May 26.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The $200,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland April 21 could have implications on starting berths in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) at Churchill Downs May 5.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Louisiana Derby winner Hero of Order, a $3,000 Keeneland September yearling who has made three starts in claiming company, is by a stallion that was banished to Korea.
Hansen, the 6-5 morning-line choice in a field of 13 in the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, could go to Louisville as the Kentucky Derby favorite with a win in the signature race at Keeneland.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Gennadi Dorochenko, trainer of Louisiana Derby (gr. II) longshot winner Hero of Order, will try for another upset with Russian Greek in the April 14 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
No fooling, 109-1 shot Hero of Order won the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) April 1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Going strictly by the numbers, Windsurfer would appear to have little or no shot to win the Louisiana Derby. But sometimes, numbers do lie, which is why racing has a steady stream of longshot winners.
The name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but if he wins the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) on April 1 at Fair Grounds, Triple Crown fans better get used to saying Mark Valeski.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The coupled entry of Mark Valeski and Mr. Bowling was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 1.
Monday, March 26, 2012
As of March 21, a total of nine probables are expected for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds on April 1.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Larry Jones' two top 3-year-olds, Mark Valeski and Mr. Bowling, were both sent out on separate five-furlong works March 20 at Fair Grounds in preparation for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) on April 1.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Is Hansen worth trying to beat at short odds?
With the exception of Eclipse Award winner Hansen, a large but rather unaccomplished field of 13 has lined up for the $400,000 Gotham (gr. III) March 3 at Aqueduct.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
El Padrino, the highly-touted 3-year-old from the barn of Todd Pletcher, proved he was worthy of the hype Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds when he outdueled Mark Valeski by a nose to win the $300,000 Risen Star (gr. II).
Saturday, February 25, 2012
The $400,000 Gotham (gr. III) at Aqueduct March 3 will likely feature more than a dozen 3-year-olds, headed by 2011 juvenile champion Hansen.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Steve Asmussen has a trio of intriguing Derby prospects
El Padrino, who showed himself to be a Triple Crown contender with a sharp allowance win at Gulfstream Park Jan. 29, heads a field of 11 entered for the $300,000 Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Feb. 25.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Jason Shandler looks at Todd Pletcher's Derby hopefuls.
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Sons of Gone West had a strong strike rate Jan. 21, including Istan, whose son Mr. Bowling won the Lecomte.
Grade III winner Exfactor, a son of Exchange Rate, records his first workout at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots since a disappointing 11th-place finish in the Jan. 21 Lecomte Stakes.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Steve and Lenny have an amazing interview with David Milch, creator of Luck. They also discuss Mr. Bowling, Hansen and NBC hosting the Breeders' Cup coverage.
Images from the week, including Believe You Can, Mr. Bowling, and more.
Brereton Jones' homebred Mr. Bowling delivered a game effort in his 3-year-old debut, turning back Z Dager and Shared Property in an exciting finish to win the $175,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) Jan. 21 at Fair Grounds.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Jason and Evan handicap the Colonel E. R. Bradley H. and Lecomte S.
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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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