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Lexus Raven Run S. (gr. 2)

KEENELAND, Lexington, KY

  • Purse: $250,000
  • Date: October 20, 2012
  • Class: Grade 2
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo
  • Race: 9
  • Distance: Seven Furlongs
  • Post Time: 5:27 PM
1 Gypsy Robin Margin: 4 TrueNicks: A++ $150,000

2009 | Bay Filly | Daaher   - Feisty Princess, Indian Charlie

  • Breeder:Cloyce C. Clark Jr.
  • Owner: King 9 Stables LLC, Bell, Gatewood, Jones, Bret and Ward, Wesley A
  • Trainer: Wesley A. Ward
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Daaher  , Bay, 2004. Raced 2 years. 9 starts, 4 wins, $455,163. Lifetime: 10 yearlings sold, median $10,250.

Broodmare Sire: Indian Charlie, Bay, 1995.

Sale History: Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall, 2012 Mixed Sale, ($675,000).
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, $27,000.

2 Sacristy Margin: ½ TrueNicks: A+ $50,000

2009 | Dark Bay or Brown Filly | Pulpit   - Christies Treasure, Belong to Me  

  • Breeder:Elisabeth Alexander
  • Owner: Peachtree Stable
  • Trainer: Wayne M. Catalano
  • Jockey: Miguel Mena

Sire: Pulpit  , Bay, 1994. Raced 1 years. 6 starts, 4 wins, $728,200. Lifetime: 364 yearlings sold, median $150,000.

Broodmare Sire: Belong to Me  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.

Sale History: Fasig-Tipton New York Saratoga 2010 Select Yearling Sale, $125,000.

3 Drama Drama Margin: TrueNicks: A+ $25,000

2009 | Bay Filly | Lemon Drop Kid   - Sixty Rocketts, Belong to Me  

  • Breeder:G. Watts Humphrey Jr.
  • Owner: G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.
  • Trainer: Victoria H. Oliver
  • Jockey: Jon Kenton Court

Sire: Lemon Drop Kid  , Bay, 1996. Raced 3 years. 24 starts, 10 wins, $3,245,370. Lifetime: 444 yearlings sold, median $55,000.

Broodmare Sire: Belong to Me  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.

Time: 1:21.79   Track: Fast

Others: Assateague, $12,500; Anna Sophia, $7,500; Mercy Lou, $625; Killer Graces, $625; Yankee Union, $625; Lotta Lovin, $625; Monono, $625; La Tia, $625; Via Villaggio, $625; Sweet Cat, $625.

Scratched: Flashy Lassie.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Gypsy RobinJohn R. VelazquezWesley A. Ward
2SacristyMiguel MenaWayne M. Catalano
3Drama DramaJon Kenton CourtVictoria H. Oliver
4AssateagueCorey J. LanerieMichael R. Matz
5Anna SophiaVictor LebronWilliam I. Mott
6Mercy LouCarlos VillasanaGerald S. Bennett
7Killer GracesShaun BridgmohanJerry Hollendorfer
8Yankee UnionBrian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.Thomas Drury, Jr.
9Lotta LovinRosie NapravnikMichael J. Maker
10MononoLeandro R. GoncalvesMichelle Lovell
11La TiaJesus Lopez CastanonBrian Williamson
11Via VillaggioMartin A. PedrozaJerry Hollendorfer
13Sweet CatJulien R. LeparouxTodd A. Pletcher

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
11 Gypsy RobinJohn R. Velazquez$4.40$3.20$2.80
14 SacristyMiguel Mena$9.40$6.20
8 Drama DramaJon Kenton Court$7.80
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (11-14)$40.20
$2.00 Trifecta (11-14-8)$586.80
$2.00 Superfecta (11-14-8-2)$13,859.40

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