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Sanford S. (gr. 2)

SARATOGA, Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Purse: $150,000
  • Date: July 25, 2010
  • Class: Grade 2
  • TV: HRTV/TVG
  • Age: 2 yo
  • Race: 9
  • Distance: Six Furlongs
  • Post Time: 5:30 PM
1 Maybesomaybenot Margin: TrueNicks: A++ $90,000

2008 | Bay Gelding | Sunday Break (JPN) - Majestic Mommy, Olympio

  • Breeder:Arthellor Scisney & Carolyn Scisney
  • Owner: Scisney, Carolyn, Scisney, Karen
  • Trainer: Michael J. Maker
  • Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux

Sire: Sunday Break (JPN), Bay, 1999. Raced 3 years. 13 starts, 4 wins, $451,220. Lifetime: 140 yearlings sold, median $10,000.

Broodmare Sire: Olympio, Chestnut, 1988. In 2009: 1.19 AEI.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, ($22,000).

2 Nacho Saint Margin: TrueNicks: A++ $30,000

2008 | Chestnut Colt | Yes It's True   - Flashy, Wild Again

  • Breeder:Robert E. Courtney, Jr. & Rick Stivers
  • Owner: George and Lori Hall
  • Trainer: Kelly J. Breen
  • Jockey: Garrett K. Gomez

Sire: Yes It's True  , Bay, 1996. Raced 3 years. 22 starts, 11 wins, $1,080,700. Lifetime: 450 yearlings sold, median $50,000.

Broodmare Sire: Wild Again, Dark Bay or Brown, 1980. In 2009: 2.26 AEI.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $52,000.

3 Another Silver Oak Margin: 3 TrueNicks: D $15,000

2008 | Gray or Roan Colt | Bluegrass Cat   - Off the Richter, Richter Scale

  • Breeder:W.G. Lyster III & Green Lantern Stables, LLC
  • Owner: Repole Stable
  • Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
  • Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Sire: Bluegrass Cat  , Bay, 2003. Lifetime: 206 yearlings sold, median $27,500.

Broodmare Sire: Richter Scale, Bay, 1994.

Sale History: Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale, $170,000.
Keeneland Association January 2009 Horses of All Ages Sale, $110,000.

Time: 1:10.97   Track: Good

Others: Lou Brissie, $7,500; Chipshot, $4,500; Bail Out the Cat, $1,000; Blue Right By, $1,000; Commonwealth Rush, $1,000.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1MaybesomaybenotJulien R. LeparouxMichael J. Maker
2Nacho SaintGarrett K. GomezKelly J. Breen
3Another Silver OakJohn R. VelazquezTodd A. Pletcher
4Lou BrissieRobby AlbaradoNeil J. Howard
5ChipshotShaun BridgmohanSteven M. Asmussen
6Bail Out the CatAlan GarciaRichard A. Violette, Jr.
7Blue Right ByCalvin H. BorelDallas Stewart
8Commonwealth RushRajiv MaraghTim A. Ice

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