Girvin Has Final Work Ahead of Haskell
Multiple graded stakes winner Girvin put in his final breeze July 23 for his next start in the 50th renewal of the $1 million Betfair.com Haskell Invitational Stakes (G1) July 30 at Monmouth Park.
Ohio Derby (G3)
Race 8 at Thistledown on
- Grade III
- 1 1/8 miles
- $500,000
- 3 yo
- 5:30 PM
- 1:50.48
- Results
- News
Payoffs
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
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| 1 |
Irap
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nose | $300,000 |
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| 2 |
Girvin
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4¼ | $100,000 |
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| 3 |
Untrapped
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1¼ | $50,000 |
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| 4 |
Sorry Erik
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$25,000 | |
| 5 |
Game Over
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$15,000 | |
| 6 |
Hinton
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$10,000 | |
| 7 |
Talk Less
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| 8 |
Vibe
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| 9 |
Fast and Accurate
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Irap Dominant in Indiana Derby
If his score in the Toyota Blue Grass (G2) was a fluke and his nose win in the Ohio Derby (G3) was just enough, Irap's five-length win in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (G3) was the best evidence yet that Reddam Racing's Tiznow colt is the real deal.
Litfin: Intriguing Weekend Ahead of Del Mar, Spa
While racing fans everywhere eagerly await opening day at Del Mar and Saratoga Race Course next week, there is solid stakes action across the nation July 15.
A Favorite and a Longshot in the Weekend Derbies
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Los Alamitos Derby (G3) and Indiana Derby (G3).
Underdog No More: Irap Favorite for Indiana Derby
Irap heads into the July 15 $500,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Indiana Grand Race Course as the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the 11-horse field.
Connections of Untrapped Confident in his Talents
Trainer Steve Asmussen and owner Mike Langford are waiting for their 3-year-old colt Untrapped to come up with a signature victory. The $500,000 Indiana Derby (G2) July 15 would be an excellent time.
The Week in Photos 6/27/2017
Diamond Jubilee, Coronation, Commonwealth Cup, Gold Cup, Hardwicke, Queen's Vase, King Edward VII, Ribblesdale, Albany, Hampton Court, Takarazuka Kinen, Affirmed, Precisionist, Ohio Derby, The Chicago Handicap, Bold Ruckus, and more.
Irap Gets Best of Girvin in Ohio Derby
Irap proved his Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) win was no fluke when he caught fellow graded stakes winner Girvin on the line to edge out a victory in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown June 24.
Litfin at Large: Class Horses Figure in Ohio Derby
In the aftermath of a Triple Crown series that produced nine different in-the-money finishers in three races, leadership of the 3-year-old division is up for grabs.
Untrapped Aims for First Stakes win in Ohio Derby
In his first start since a 12th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Untrapped will try to secure his first stakes win in the Ohio Derby (G3) June 24 at JACK Thistledown.
Derby Runners Stand Out in the Ohio Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.
Look Back: Skip Away Found his Footing in Ohio Derby
This week is a race story headlined, “Skipper Shipper,” written by Steve Hettinger recapping Skip Away's victory in the 1996 Ohio Derby (G2). The story ran in the June 29, 1996 issue of The Blood-Horse.
Kentucky Derby Starters Reunite in Ohio Derby
The Ohio Derby (G3) will feature four contenders who started in the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), with Brad Grady's multiple grade 2 winner Girvin installed as the 2-1 morning-line choice in the nine-horse lineup.
Thistledown Preparing for 2017 Ohio Derby Day
JACK Thistledown Racino is going all out for the 83rd running of the Ohio Derby on Saturday, June 24. In addition to heart-pounding, live racing action, the day will feature plenty of fun and excitement for the entire family.
Cowboy Culture Steps Up in Arlington Classic Stakes
Cowboy Culture took a key step forward in his maturation process when the son of Quality Road drew off as he pleased in the final furlong to win the $100,000 Arlington Classic Stakes (G3T) by 5 3/4 lengths over Gorgeous Kitten May 27.
Maker a Triple Threat in Arlington Classic
Trainer Mike Maker has three sophomores for the May 27 Arlington Classic Stakes (G3T), including Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) runner Fast and Accurate.
Former Underdog Chases Preakness Conquest
When he enters the gate May 20 at Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness Stakes (G1), just how well Conquest Mo Money can run will be put to its toughest test.
Reviewing Kentucky Derby Entrants Purchased at Auction
Topped by Tapwrit's $1.2 million price, a dozen of the 20 horses in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) were purchased at public auction, several of them more than once.
Kentucky Derby News Update for May 4
Claire Novak reports on the activities of Kentucky Derby and Oaks contenders Girvin, Classic Empire, J Boys Echo, Sailor's Valentine, and more.
Breeder Austin Hits the Target With Girvin
But for the toss of a dart, Girvin might not have been foaled and would not be a major contender for this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1).
Spending Time With Irap's Groom Daniel Robles
Daniel Robles is a groom for trainer Doug O'Neill.
Kentucky Derby News Update for May 3
Reporting from Churchill Downs, Claire Novak updates us on Kentucky Derby contenders Girvin, Master Plan, Always Dreaming, Patch, and the post position draw.
Reddam Racing Seeks Derby Hat Trick with Longshot Irap
Irap, the maiden who won the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2), could give his owners their third Kentucky Derby (G1) victory in the past six years, following Reddam Racing's triumphs with I'll Have Another and Nyquist.
Derby Favorite Classic Empire Draws Post 14
John Oxley's Classic Empire was made the 4-1 morning-line favorite for the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) after drawing post 14.
Girvin Makes First Visit to Track at Churchill Downs
Brad Grady's Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Girvin took his first ever spin around the Churchill Downs oval when he galloped over the surface May 3.
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