THISTLEDOWN, North Randall, OH
| 1 | Smooth Air | Margin: 4 | BRIS: 108 | $180,000 |
2005 | Bay Colt | Smooth Jazz - Air France, French Deputy
Sire: Smooth Jazz, Dark Bay or Brown, 1999. Raced 2 years. 11 starts, 5 wins, $321,105. Lifetime: 26 yearlings sold, median $6,000.
Broodmare Sire: French Deputy, Chestnut, 1992.
| 2 | Cherokee Artist | Margin: 2½ | BRIS: 103 | $60,000 |
2005 | Bay Horse | Cherokee Run - Race Artist, Mr. Prospector
Sire: Cherokee Run, Dark Bay or Brown, 1990. Raced 4 years. 28 starts, 13 wins, $1,531,818. Lifetime: 455 yearlings sold, median $56,000.
Broodmare Sire: Mr. Prospector, Bay, 1970.
| 3 | Z Fortune | Margin: 3¾ | BRIS: 100 | $30,000 |
2005 | Gray or Roan Horse | Siphon (BRZ) - Fortunate Faith, Fortunate Prospect
Sire: Siphon (BRZ), Bay, 1991. Raced 5 years. 25 starts, 12 wins, $3,136,428. Lifetime: 259 yearlings sold, median $26,000.
Broodmare Sire: Fortunate Prospect, Dark Bay or Brown, 1981. In 2009: 1.47 AEI.
Sale History:
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2006 Select Yearling Sale, $80,000.
Others: Medjool, $15,000; Your Round, $9,000; Instill, $6,000; Celtic Meal; Stolen Chevy.
| Finish | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smooth Air | Manoel R. Cruz | Bennie F. Stutts, Jr. |
| 2 | Cherokee Artist | Jeremy Rose | H. Graham Motion |
| 3 | Z Fortune | Garrett K. Gomez | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 4 | Medjool | Jose C. Caraballo | Michael R. Matz |
| 5 | Your Round | Miguel Mena | Mark Hubley |
| 6 | Instill | Danush Sukie | John C. Wainwright |
| 7 | Celtic Meal | Andrew R. Ramgeet | Miguel A. Feliciano |
| 8 | Stolen Chevy | Rex A. Stokes, III | Michael R. Estes |
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