Csaba Runs Like Old Self in Skip Trial Stakes
Making the 32nd start of his successful career, Csaba ran like his old self while posting a 1 3/4-length victory in the $75,000 Skip Trial Stakes July 19 at Gulfstream Park.
Flying Pidgeon S.
Race 9 at Gulfstream Park on
- STK
- 1 1/16 miles
- $75,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 5:33 PM
- 1:40.10
- on HRTV
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Little Mike | $3.60 | $2.80 | $2.20 |
| 9 | Hakama | $5.20 | $3.80 | |
| 1 | Padilla | $3.80 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (5-9) | $22.00 |
| $2 Trifecta (5-9-1) | $86.40 |
| $2 Superfecta (5-9-1-3) | $244.40 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Mike |
|
2¾ | $60,000 |
| 2 |
Hakama
|
|
½ | $15,000 |
|
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| 3 | Padilla |
|
1½ | $7,500 |
| 4 |
Dashing David (IRE)
|
|
¾ | $3,750 |
| 5 |
Grand Tito
|
|
4 | $2,250 |
| 6 |
Rerun
|
|
½ | $1,500 |
| 7 |
Argentine Tango
|
|
8½ | |
| 8 |
Mellow Fellow
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|
7½ | |
| 9 |
Balino
|
|
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| SCR | Bingo Bango Bongo | |||
| SCR | Csaba | |||
| SCR | Dangerous Lad | |||
| SCR | Kings Over | |||
| SCR | Symphony Forty One | |||
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Little Mike Takes Pressure Off Vaccarezza
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Test Dispute Takes Little Mike from Woodford
Multiple grade I winner won't run in May 3 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic, it was revealed April 29, due to owner/trainer Carlo Vaccarezza's conflict with the KHRC and Churchill over out-of-competition testing.
Miami Mile Reinstated to Grade III Status
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Grand Tito Takes Off-the-Turf Miami Mile
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OTTB Show to Benefit CANTER, ReRun
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association will host its third annual show on Sunday, May 4 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Proceeds from this year's renewal will go to the Kentucky divisions of CANTER and ReRun.
Csaba, 'Sandcastle' Seek Skip Away Rebound
Nikki's Sandcastle and Csaba, both seeking a return to winning ways, share co-high weight of 123 pounds in the $100,000 Skip Away Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park March 29.
Twilight Eclipse Returns to Gulfstream
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Vaccarezza Gets First Win as Trainer
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Lea Carries Saez to Milestone in Hal's Hope
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No Easy Road for Little Mike, Point of Entry
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