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2008 Lexus Raven Run Stakes (Fillies)

KEENELAND, Lexington, KY

  • Purse: $300,000
  • Date: October 18, 2008
  • Class: Fillies
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  • Age: 3 year olds
  • Race: 9
  • Distance: Seven Furlongs
  • Post Time:
 Five-Cross
1 Informed Decision Margin: 4ΒΌ BRIS: 103 $186,000

2005, Gray or Roan Filly
Monarchos   - Palangana, His Majesty

  • Breeder:C. Kidder & N. Cole
  • Owner: Augustin Stable (George Strawbridge, Jr.)
  • Trainer: Jonathan E. Sheppard
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Monarchos  , Gray or Roan, 1998. Raced 3 years. 10 starts, 4 wins, $1,720,830. Lifetime: 168 yearlings sold, median $22,500. In 2009: 1.21 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: His Majesty, Bay, 1968.

2 Secret Gypsy Margin: neck BRIS: 97 $60,000

2005, Chestnut Filly
Sea of Secrets   - Miss Utada, Rahy  

  • Breeder:Norman Cheng
  • Owner: Richland Hills (Nathan Fox) and John Kuehl
  • Trainer: Ronny W. Werner
  • Jockey: Robby Albarado

Sire: Sea of Secrets  , Bay, 1995. Raced 4 years. 10 starts, 4 wins, $155,757. Lifetime: 98 yearlings sold, median $7,250.

Broodmare Sire: Rahy  , Chestnut, 1985.

3 Dubai Majesty Margin: 2 BRIS: 97 $30,000

2005, Dark Bay or Brown Filly
Essence of Dubai - Great Majesty, Great Above

  • Breeder:Harold J. Plumley
  • Owner: Martin Racing Stable, LLC (W. and S. Martin) and Dan Morgan
  • Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
  • Jockey: Jamie Theriot

Sire: Essence of Dubai, Dark Bay or Brown, 1999. Raced 3 years. 13 starts, 5 wins, $2,001,058. Lifetime: 0 yearlings sold, median $9,500. In 2009: .37 AEI.

Broodmare Sire: Great Above, Dark Bay or Brown, 1972.

Time: 1:20.86   Track: FT

Others: Valentine Fever, $15,000; Set Play, $9,000; Golden Doc A; Extra Sexy Psychic; Dreaming of Liz; Spring Awakening; Rated Fiesty; Absolutely Cindy; Awesome I Am; Ride Em Cowgirl.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Informed DecisionJohn R. VelazquezJonathan E. Sheppard
2Secret GypsyRobby AlbaradoRonny W. Werner
3Dubai MajestyJamie TheriotW. Bret Calhoun
4Valentine FeverJulien R. LeparouxGregory D. Foley
5Set PlayRene R. DouglasPeter Miller
6Golden Doc AJesus Lopez CastanonGregory Fox
7Extra Sexy PsychicBrian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.Michael J. Trombetta
8Dreaming of LizE. T. BairdWayne M. Catalano
9Spring AwakeningMiguel MenaMichael Stidham
10Rated FiestyShaun BridgmohanSteven M. Asmussen
11Absolutely CindyJon Kenton CourtRonald Keith Kinmon
12Awesome I AmCalvin H. BorelJohn P. Terranova, II
13Ride Em CowgirlEusebio Razo, Jr.Thomas M. Amoss

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
Informed DecisionJohn R. Velazquez$4.40$3.00$2.60
Secret GypsyRobby Albarado$4.20$3.80
Dubai MajestyJamie Theriot$9.00
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (3-10)$18.60
$2.00 Trifecta (3-10-9)$272.40
$2.00 Superfecta (3-10-9-7)$4,423.80

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