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GULFSTREAM PARK, Hallandale, FL
| 1 | Ice Box | Margin: nose | TrueNicks: A++ | $450,000 |
2007 | Chestnut Colt | Pulpit - Spice Island, Tabasco Cat
Sire: Pulpit , Bay, 1994. Raced 1 years. 6 starts, 4 wins, $728,200. Lifetime: 341 yearlings sold, median $150,000.
Broodmare Sire: Tabasco Cat, Chestnut, 1991.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $125,000.
| 2 | Pleasant Prince | Margin: 1¼ | TrueNicks: C+ | $150,000 |
2007 | Chestnut Colt | Indy King - Archduchess, Pleasant Tap
Sire: Indy King, Chestnut, 1999. Lifetime: 37 yearlings sold, median $4,000. In 2009: 1.21 AEI.
Broodmare Sire: Pleasant Tap, Bay, 1987.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2008 Open Sale of Yearlings, $30,000.
| 3 | Rule | Margin: 4½ | TrueNicks: B | $75,000 |
2007 | Dark Bay or Brown Colt | Roman Ruler - Rockcide, Personal Flag
Sire: Roman Ruler , Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 172 yearlings sold, median $24,213.
Broodmare Sire: Personal Flag, Dark Bay or Brown, 1983.
Others: Lentenor, $37,500; First Dude, $22,500; Pulsion, $15,000; Game On Dude; Soaring Empire; Radiohead (GB); Miner's Reserve; Best Actor.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ice Box | Jose Lezcano | Nicholas P. Zito |
| 2 | Pleasant Prince | Julien R. Leparoux | Wesley A. Ward |
| 3 | Rule | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 4 | Lentenor | Alan Garcia | Michael R. Matz |
| 5 | First Dude | Ramon A. Dominguez | Dale L. Romans |
| 6 | Pulsion | Corey S. Nakatani | Patrick L. Biancone |
| 7 | Game On Dude | Jeremy Rose | Michael Mareina |
| 8 | Soaring Empire | Eddie Castro | Cam M. Gambolati |
| 9 | Radiohead (GB) | Edgar S. Prado | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
| 10 | Miner's Reserve | Kent J. Desormeaux | Nicholas P. Zito |
| 11 | Best Actor | Javier Castellano | Wayne M. Catalano |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ice Box | Jose Lezcano | $43.40 | $20.40 | $9.60 | ||||||
| 4 | Pleasant Prince | Julien R. Leparoux | $26.40 | $11.60 | |||||||
| 7 | Rule | John R. Velazquez | $3.40 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (8-4) | $509.60 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (8-4-7) | $2,445.80 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (8-4-7-2) | $30,456.20 | ||||||||||
Game On Dude makes his first start since he was unplaced in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when he takes on Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) winner Morning Line in the Californian Stakes (gr. II) June 2 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Yesterday
Julien Leparoux discusses his thoughts on Union Rags and the Kentucky Derby 138 field.
Florida Derby (gr. I) winner Take Charge Indy breezed five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 at Palm Meadows Training Center April 26 as the son of A.P. Indy continued to prep for the May 5 Kentucky Derby.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Julien Leparoux has put the Fla Derby behind him and is looking ahead with Union Rags
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Lenny and Steve discuss A.P. Indy, Dubai, and counter-attack the New York Times.
Union Rags' defeat changed the complexion of the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
One of the best story-lines is the love affair between Tami Bobo and Take Charge Indy.
Evan recaps the Florida Derby (gr. I) and the Louisiana Derby (gr. II).
A day after Take Charge Indy captured the Florida Derby (gr. I), trainer Patrick Byrne said he plans to ship the colt to Churchill Downs early for the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sunday, April 01, 2012
Take Charge Indy, with Calvin Borel aboard for Pat Byrne, went wire-to-wire in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I), as he outfought 31-1 shot Reveron. Union Rags, the 2-5 favorite, disappointed to finish third March 31.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Nobody would have blamed the connections of Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) winner El Padrino if they had chosen to return to Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots rather than staying in Florida to face Union Rags in the Florida Derby.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Before beginning any talk about Take Charge Indy, Pat Byrne wants to make one thing clear: He has no regrets about not running the colt in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. II).
Friday, March 30, 2012
Game On Dude co-owner handled the media with ease while trainer Bob Baffert was hospitalized. Now that Baffert has been released, Schiappa is confident Game On Dude is ready for a strong showing in the Dubai World Cup.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Trainer Bob Baffert was released from a Dubai Hospital March 29, three days after suffering a heart attack following his arrival in the United Arab Emirates to manage his horses for the World Cup.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Jason and Tom handicap the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby.
Chris Brothers will be watching the Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park with great interest March 31.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
A convincing Fla. Derby win will send the star to Louisville with a full bandwagon.
Horse Racing Radio Network will provide 10 hours of live racing coverage this weekend, including exclusive broadcasts of the $10 million Dubai World Cup, the Florida Derby, and the Louisiana Derby.
Thursday, March 29, 2012The program can give you Union Rags to win the grade I Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park March 31. Is that the way you should go?
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Dick Powell gives his selections for the Dubai World Cup program March 31 at Meydan Racecourse, including the Sheema Classic, Duty Free, Golden Shaheen, Al Quoz Sprint, and of course, the $10 million main event.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chantal Sutherland is the jockey of Game on Dude in the Dubai World Cup.
Before any Triple Crown talk can start, Union Rags must handle his business against eight contenders in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) March 31 at Gulfstream Park.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Michael Matz has put the past behind him and is only focusing on getting Union Rags through the Florida Derby and on to the Kentucky Derby, but the trainer is still clearly bothered by the Eclipse Award voting.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A full field of 14 will go to the post in the $10 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline (UAE-I) at Meydan Racecourse March 31.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Game On Dude worked four furlongs in :48 2/5 at Meydan March 26 in preparation for a start in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 31 at the Dubai racecourse.
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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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