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Fountain of Youth S. (gr. 2)

GULFSTREAM PARK, Hallandale, FL

  • Purse: $250,000
  • Date: February 28, 2009
  • Class: Grade II
  • TV: HRTV
  • Age: 3 yo
  • Race: 9
  • Distance: One Mile
  • Post Time: 5:14 PM ET
1 Quality Road Margin: 4ΒΌ BRIS: 110 $150,000

2006 | Bay Colt | Elusive Quality   - Kobla, Strawberry Road (AUS)

  • Breeder:Edward P. Evans
  • Owner: Edward P. Evans
  • Trainer: James A. Jerkens
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Elusive Quality  , Bay, 1993. Raced 3 years. 20 starts, 9 wins, $413,284. Lifetime: 786 yearlings sold, median $75,000.

Broodmare Sire: Strawberry Road (AUS), Bay, 1979.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale, ($110,000).

2 Theregoesjojo Margin: 4 BRIS: 104 $50,000

2006 | Bay Colt | Brahms   - Slewie Blues, Seattle Slew

  • Breeder:Bob K Sliger
  • Owner: Samotowka Stables LLC, Delfiner Partners, George Krall and Magdalena Racing
  • Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek
  • Jockey: Kent J. Desormeaux

Sire: Brahms  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1997. Raced 3 years. 17 starts, 5 wins, $843,050. Lifetime: 213 yearlings sold, median $10,000.

Broodmare Sire: Seattle Slew, Dark Bay or Brown, 1974. In 2009: 3.66 AEI.

Sale History: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall 2007 Yearling Sale, $42,000.
Keeneland Association January 2007 Horses of All Ages Sale, ($18,000).

3 Beethoven Margin: 1 BRIS: 99 $25,000

2006 | Bay Colt | Sky Mesa   - Moonlight Sonata, Carson City

  • Breeder:Deerbrook Racing, Inc.
  • Owner: John C. Oxley
  • Trainer: John T. Ward, Jr.
  • Jockey: Calvin H. Borel

Sire: Sky Mesa  , Bay, 2000. Raced 2 years. 6 starts, 3 wins, $633,076. Lifetime: 320 yearlings sold, median $50,000. In 2009: .71 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Carson City, Chestnut, 1987.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2007 Yearling Sale, $300,000.
Keeneland Association 2006 November Breeding Stock Sale, $235,000.

Time: 1:35.01   Track: FT

Others: Capt. Candyman Can, $12,500; This Ones for Phil, $7,500; Bee Cee Cee, $5,000; Notonthesamepage; Jack Spratt; Taqarub; Break Water Edison.

Scratched: Rocketing Returns; Take the Points.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Quality RoadJohn R. VelazquezJames A. Jerkens
2TheregoesjojoKent J. DesormeauxKenneth G. McPeek
3BeethovenCalvin H. BorelJohn T. Ward, Jr.
4Capt. Candyman CanJulien R. LeparouxIan R. Wilkes
5This Ones for PhilEdgar S. PradoRichard E. Dutrow, Jr.
6Bee Cee CeeCornelio H. VelasquezEdward Plesa, Jr.
7NotonthesamepageElvis TrujilloWesley A. Ward
8Jack SprattRene R. DouglasMichael J. Maker
9TaqarubAlan GarciaKiaran P. McLaughlin
10Break Water EdisonEibar CoaJohn C. Kimmel

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
Quality RoadJohn R. Velazquez$13.00$6.40$4.60
TheregoesjojoKent J. Desormeaux$5.80$3.80
BeethovenCalvin H. Borel$3.80
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (11-2)$77.20
$2.00 Trifecta (11-2-7)$522.40
$2.00 Superfecta (11-2-7-9)$2,093.80

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