OAKLAWN PARK, Hot Springs, AR
| 1 | Line of David | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A++ | $600,000 |
2007 | Chestnut Colt | Lion Heart - Emma's Dilemma, Capote
Sire: Lion Heart , Chestnut, 2001. Raced 2 years. 10 starts, 5 wins, $1,390,800. Lifetime: 494 yearlings sold, median $30,000.
Broodmare Sire: Capote, Dark Bay or Brown, 1984.
Sale History:
Ocala Breeders' Sales Company Selected Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($150,000).
| 2 | Super Saver | Margin: neck | TrueNicks: A++ | $200,000 |
2007 | Bay Colt | Maria's Mon - Supercharger, A.P. Indy
Sire: Maria's Mon, Gray or Roan, 1993. Raced 2 years. 7 starts, 4 wins, $507,140. Lifetime: 497 yearlings sold, median $47,000.
Broodmare Sire: A.P. Indy , Dark Bay or Brown, 1989.
| 3 | Dublin | Margin: 1¾ | TrueNicks: A++ | $100,000 |
2007 | Chestnut Colt | Afleet Alex - Classy Mirage, Storm Bird
Sire: Afleet Alex , Bay, 2002. Lifetime: 223 yearlings sold, median $40,000.
Broodmare Sire: Storm Bird, Bay, 1978. In 2009: 2.27 AEI.
Sale History:
Keeneland Association September 2008 Yearling Sale, $525,000.
Others: Uh Oh Bango, $50,000; Noble's Promise, $30,000; New Madrid, $5,000; Berberis, $5,000; Pulsion, $5,000; Northern Giant, $5,000.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Line of David | Jon Kenton Court | John W. Sadler |
| 2 | Super Saver | Calvin H. Borel | Todd A. Pletcher |
| 3 | Dublin | Terry J. Thompson | D. Wayne Lukas |
| 4 | Uh Oh Bango | Shaun Bridgmohan | R. Kory Owens |
| 5 | Noble's Promise | Robby Albarado | Kenneth G. McPeek |
| 6 | New Madrid | Abel Castellano, Jr. | Tim A. Ice |
| 7 | Berberis | Aaron T. Gryder | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 8 | Pulsion | Corey S. Nakatani | Patrick L. Biancone |
| 9 | Northern Giant | Victor Espinoza | D. Wayne Lukas |
| Horse | Jockey | Win | Place | Show | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Line of David | Jon Kenton Court | $36.60 | $14.80 | $6.80 | ||||||
| 1 | Super Saver | Calvin H. Borel | $6.20 | $4.00 | |||||||
| 2 | Dublin | Terry J. Thompson | $3.60 | ||||||||
| EXOTIC PAYOFFS: | |||||||||||
| $2.00 Exacta (8-1) | $252.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Trifecta (8-1-2) | $905.40 | ||||||||||
| $2.00 Superfecta (8-1-2-5) | $6867.80 | ||||||||||
Riley Tucker and Cash Refund figure to be the top two in the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs. The six-furlong stakes is one of three under the lights under the Twin Spires June 2.
11 hours ago
Game On Dude makes his first start since he was unplaced in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) when he takes on Mervyn LeRoy Handicap (gr. II) winner Morning Line in the Californian Stakes (gr. II) June 2 at Betfair Hollywood Park.
Yesterday
Despite being undefeated and with powerful connections, Gemologist is not garnering all the attention one might expect entering the May 5 Kentucky Derby.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
After watching Optimizer work at Churchill Downs April 29, trainer D. Wayne Lukas expressed confidence in the colt's potential in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Sunday, April 29, 2012
A minority interest in Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner Bodemeister has been sold to Mike and Tiffany Moreno of Southern Equine Stable, Ahmed Zayat confirmed April 25.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Arkansas Derby (gr. I) winner and Triple Crown nominee Bodemeister was foaled and raised at Audley Farm near Berryville, Va.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Four-time stakes winner Secret Circle, most recently runner-up to stablemate Bodemeister in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), will miss up to four months with a sesamoid injury, co-owner Mike Pegram confirmed April 19.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Churchill Downs has announced the addition of four late nominees for the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT), which will be run immediately prior to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) on Saturday, May 5.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Where do Bodemeister, Dullahan and Hansen fit in the Derby Dozen puzzle this week?
Evan recaps the Arkansas Derby and Blue Grass Stakes.
Bodemeister, needing a victory in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) to take the next step on the Triple Crown trail, produced an emphatic triumph in the $1 million race at Oaklawn Park April 14.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Analysis of the last 2 major Kentucky Derby preps: the Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby.
Jason and Evan handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby this week.
Trainer Bob Baffert looks to continue his strong run of recent success at Oaklawn Park when he saddles Bodemeister and Secret Circle, the morning line favorites for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 14.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
One year after registering his most lucrative victory, Duke of Mischief returns to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races to defend his title in West Virginia's $1 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 14.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012The Horse Racing Radio Network has scheduled four live broadcasts this week, highlighted by the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland and the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Rebel Stakes (gr. II) runner-up Optimizer put in his final workout for Saturday's $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park for trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
Monday, April 09, 2012
New Mexico-based Isn't He Clever and the Todd Pletcher-trained Heavy Breathing were added to the mix for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) when nominations closed with 97 horses being made eligible for the race.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Trainer Gary Hartlage said that owner Anita Cauley wants a fresh horse for the Kentucky Oaks, so their multiple graded stakes winner On Fire Baby will not run in either the Fantasy or Arkansas Derby.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Derby prep contenders Najjaar, My Adonis, Midnight Transfer, and I'll Have Another post timed workouts on the morning of March 30.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Rebel Stakes (gr. II) winner Secret Circle remains on edge for his expected start in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) following a bullet five-furlong drill in :58 2/5 at Santa Anita Park March 29.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Her latest workout came March 27 at Oaklawn Park when she covered seven furlongs in 1:27 4/5. Following that drill, her connections are pondering the April 11 Fantasy Stakes (gr. II) or April 14 Arkansas Derby (gr. I).
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
A cheat sheet from Jason Shandler for the remaining Derby preps.
For the third consecutive year, Churchill Downs and NBC have partnered to give one person the chance to place a $100,000 win bet in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 5.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
With a third straight Rebel Stakes (gr. II) victory sealed thanks to Secret Circle March 17, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert was eagerly looking forward to the Arkansas Derby (gr. I) next month at Oaklawn Park.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Every several years, whenever a horse is attempting to sweep the Triple Crown, Billy Turner is summoned by the media to offer his take on the horse, the obstacles that stand in his way, and to reminisce about the great Seattle Slew, who under Turner’s guidance and expertise became racing’s only undefeated Triple Crown winner. [More]