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Haskell Invitational S. (gr. 1)

MONMOUTH PARK, Oceanport, NJ

  • Purse: $1,020,000
  • Date: July 31, 2011
  • Class: Grade 1
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo
  • Race: 12
  • Distance: One And One Eighth Miles
  • Post Time: 5:43 PM
1 Coil Margin: neck TrueNicks: A++ $600,000

2008 | Chestnut Horse | Point Given   - Eversmile, Theatrical (IRE)

  • Breeder:Glen Hill Farm
  • Owner: Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
  • Trainer: Bob Baffert
  • Jockey: Martin Garcia

Sire: Point Given  , Chestnut, 1998. Raced 2 years. 13 starts, 9 wins, $3,968,500. Lifetime: 214 yearlings sold, median $25,000.

Broodmare Sire: Theatrical (IRE), Dark Bay or Brown, 1982. In 2009: 2.42 AEI.

2 Shackleford Margin: TrueNicks: C $200,000

2008 | Chestnut Colt | Forestry   - Oatsee, Unbridled

  • Breeder:Mike Lauffer & Bill Cubbedge
  • Owner: Lauffer, Michael and Cubbedge, W.D.
  • Trainer: Dale L. Romans
  • Jockey: Jesus Lopez Castanon

Sire: Forestry  , Bay, 1996. Raced 1 years. 11 starts, 7 wins, $591,225. Lifetime: 408 yearlings sold, median $90,000.

Broodmare Sire: Unbridled, Bay, 1987.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, ($275,000).

3 Ruler On Ice Margin: ½ TrueNicks: B+ $100,000

2008 | Chestnut Gelding | Roman Ruler   - Champagne Glow, Saratoga Six

  • Breeder:Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm
  • Owner: Hall, George and Lori
  • Trainer: Kelly J. Breen
  • Jockey: Jose Valdivia, Jr.

Sire: Roman Ruler  , Dark Bay or Brown, 2002. Lifetime: 229 yearlings sold, median $25,000.

Broodmare Sire: Saratoga Six, Bay, 1982. In 2009: 1.44 AEI.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $100,000.

Time: 1:48.20   Track: Fast

Others: J J's Lucky Train, $60,000; Pants On Fire, $30,000; Joe Vann, $10,000; Astrology, $10,000; Concealed Identity, $10,000.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1CoilMartin GarciaBob Baffert
2ShacklefordJesus Lopez CastanonDale L. Romans
3Ruler On IceJose Valdivia, Jr.Kelly J. Breen
4J J's Lucky TrainPaco LopezWilliam D. Anderson
5Pants On FireElvis TrujilloKelly J. Breen
6Joe VannJoe BravoTodd A. Pletcher
7AstrologyJulien R. LeparouxSteven M. Asmussen
8Concealed IdentityChristopher P. DeCarloEdmond D. Gaudet

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
1 CoilMartin Garcia$8.40$4.80$3.60
5 ShacklefordJesus Lopez Castanon$3.20$2.60
6 Ruler On IceJose Valdivia, Jr.$4.00
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (1-5)$31.40
$2.00 Trifecta (1-5-6)$71.10
$2.00 Superfecta (1-5-6-7)$470.30

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