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Vernon O. Underwood S. (gr. 3)

HOLLYWOOD PARK, Inglewood, CA

  • Purse: $100,000
  • Date: November 22, 2008
  • Class: Grade III
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 7
  • Distance: 6 furlongs
  • Post Time:
1 Johnny Eves Margin: 1 BRIS: 99 $68,400

2004 | Bay Gelding | Skimming - Capote's Halo, Capote

  • Breeder:Mooncoin LCC
  • Owner: Mooncoin, LLC
  • Trainer: Jay M. Robbins
  • Jockey: Garrett K. Gomez

Sire: Skimming, Bay, 1996. Raced 4 years. 20 starts, 8 wins, $2,286,601. Lifetime: 52 yearlings sold, median $3,100. In 2009: .97 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Capote, Dark Bay or Brown, 1984.

Sale History: Keeneland 2004 November Breeding Stock Sale, ($19,000).

2 Northern Soldier Margin: nose BRIS: 97 $20,000

2003 | Bay Horse | Yankee Victor - Adorable Lydia, Carson City

  • Breeder:Pegasus Stud & Ledgelands, LLC
  • Owner: Berta, E Racing.Com & Wind River Stable
  • Trainer: Brian J. Koriner
  • Jockey: Aaron T. Gryder

Sire: Yankee Victor, Dark Bay or Brown, 1996. Raced 3 years. 19 starts, 8 wins, $833,806. Lifetime: 171 yearlings sold, median $25,000. In 2009: 1.32 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Carson City, Chestnut, 1987.

Sale History: Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2005 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $30,000.
Keeneland 2004 September Yearling Sale, $40,000.
Keeneland 2003 November Breeding Stock Sale, ($10,000).

3 Noble Court Margin: nose BRIS: 97 $12,000

2004 | Bay Horse | Doneraile Court - Grey Dawn Grey, Grindstone

  • Breeder:Brereton C. Jones
  • Owner: Joy Ride Racing
  • Trainer: John W. Sadler
  • Jockey: Mike E. Smith

Sire: Doneraile Court, Dark Bay or Brown, 1996. Raced 2 years. 16 starts, 6 wins, $361,410. Lifetime: 218 yearlings sold, median $12,000.

Broodmare Sire: Grindstone, Dark Bay or Brown, 1993. In 2009: 1.34 AEI.

Sale History: Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2006 Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, $190,000.
Keeneland 2005 September Yearling Sale, $35,000.
Keeneland 2004 November Breeding Stock Sale, ($35,000).

Time: 1:07.90   Track: FT

Others: Wiredfortwotwenty, $6,000; Bob Black Jack, $2,000; Six Pack Abs; Master Daniel.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Johnny EvesGarrett K. GomezJay M. Robbins
2Northern SoldierAaron T. GryderBrian J. Koriner
3Noble CourtMike E. SmithJohn W. Sadler
4WiredfortwotwentyJoseph TalamoBrian J. Koriner
5Bob Black JackDavid Romero FloresJames M. Kasparoff
6Six Pack AbsTyler BazeJohn W. Sadler
7Master DanielRafael BejaranoDoug F. O'Neill

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
Johnny EvesGarrett K. Gomez$9.00$4.80$3.00
Northern SoldierAaron T. Gryder$11.80$5.00
Noble CourtMike E. Smith$2.80
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (6-7)$96.60
$2.00 Trifecta (6-7-3)$481.80

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