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Central Bank Ashland S. (gr. 1)

KEENELAND, Lexington, KY

  • Purse: $500,000
  • Date: April 7, 2012
  • Class: Grade 1
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  • Age: 3yo fillies
  • Race: 8
  • Distance: 1 1/16 miles
  • Post Time: 4:45 PM
1 Karlovy Vary Margin: ¾ TrueNicks: A++ $300,000

2009 | Bay Filly | Dynaformer - The Right Pew, Pulpit  

  • Breeder:Alex G. Campbell, Jr. Thoroughbreds, LLC
  • Owner: Alex G. Campbell, Jr.
  • Trainer: George R. Arnold, II
  • Jockey: James Graham

Sire: Dynaformer, Dark Bay or Brown, 1985. Raced 3 years. 30 starts, 7 wins, $671,207. Lifetime: 555 yearlings sold, median $75,000.

Broodmare Sire: Pulpit  , Bay, 1994.

2 Hard Not to Like Margin: TrueNicks: A++ $100,000

2009 | Gray or Roan Filly | Hard Spun   - Like a Gem, Tactical Cat

  • Breeder:Garland E. Williamson
  • Owner: Hillsbrook Farms
  • Trainer: Gail Cox
  • Jockey: Robby Albarado

Sire: Hard Spun  , Bay, 2004. Raced 2 years. 13 starts, 7 wins, $2,673,470. Lifetime: 249 yearlings sold, median $53,475.

Broodmare Sire: Tactical Cat, Gray or Roan, 1996.

3 Stephanie's Kitten Margin: TrueNicks: A+ $50,000

2009 | Bay Filly | Kitten's Joy   - Unfold the Rose, Catienus  

  • Breeder:Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey
  • Owner: Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
  • Trainer: Wayne M. Catalano
  • Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux

Sire: Kitten's Joy  , Chestnut, 2001. Lifetime: 133 yearlings sold, median $25,000.

Broodmare Sire: Catienus  , Dark Bay or Brown, 1994.

Sale History: Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2011 Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($17,000).
Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale, ($30,000).

Time: 1:44.82   Track: Fast

Others: Heart of Destiny, $25,000; Dixie Strike, $15,000; Goldrush Girl, $5,000; Lotta Lovin, $5,000.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Karlovy VaryJames GrahamGeorge R. Arnold, II
2Hard Not to LikeRobby AlbaradoGail Cox
3Stephanie's KittenJulien R. LeparouxWayne M. Catalano
4Heart of DestinyEdgar S. PradoJames E. Baker
5Dixie StrikeJose LezcanoMark E. Casse
6Goldrush GirlManoel R. CruzKenneth G. McPeek
7Lotta LovinAlan GarciaMichael J. Maker

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
4 Karlovy VaryJames Graham$32.80$11.60$5.60
2 Hard Not to LikeRobby Albarado$9.80$4.60
7 Stephanie's KittenJulien R. Leparoux$2.40
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (4-2)$268.20
$2.00 Trifecta (4-2-7)$857.60
$2.00 Superfecta (4-2-7-3)$3,327.20

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