BloodHorse.com | Horse Racing News

Kentucky Cup Classic S. (gr. 2)

TURFWAY PARK, Florence, KY

  • Purse: $200,000
  • Date: September 26, 2009
  • Class: Grade 2
  • TV: TVG
  • Age: 3 yo's & up
  • Race: 13
  • Distance: One And One Eighth Miles
  • Post Time: 6:21 PM ET
1 Furthest Land Margin: neck BRIS: 103TrueNicks: A++ $121,780

2005 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | Smart Strike   - Flagrant, Rahy

  • Breeder:Catherine Wills
  • Owner: Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey
  • Trainer: Michael J. Maker
  • Jockey: Garrett K. Gomez

Sire: Smart Strike  , Bay, 1992. Raced 2 years. 8 starts, 6 wins, $337,376. Lifetime: 463 yearlings sold, median $75,000.

Broodmare Sire: Rahy, Chestnut, 1985.

2 Dubious Miss Margin: BRIS: 103TrueNicks: B $38,800

2004 | Dark Bay or Brown Gelding | E Dubai   - Cryptoclover, Mountain Cat

  • Breeder:David P. Holloway
  • Owner: David P. Holloway Racing, Inc. (David P. Holloway)
  • Trainer: Paul J. McGee
  • Jockey: Calvin H. Borel

Sire: E Dubai  , Bay, 1998. Raced 3 years. 11 starts, 5 wins, $920,800. Lifetime: 315 yearlings sold, median $15,000.

Broodmare Sire: Mountain Cat, Dark Bay or Brown, 1990.

3 Sligovitz Margin: BRIS: 100TrueNicks: B $14,400

2005 | Bay Horse | Sligo Bay (IRE)   - Ms. Deep Pockets, Buckaroo

  • Breeder:Adena Springs
  • Owner: Stronach Stable (Elfriede and Andrew Stronach)
  • Trainer: Roger L. Attfield
  • Jockey: Leandro R. Goncalves

Sire: Sligo Bay (IRE)  , Bay, 1998. Raced 4 years. 17 starts, 4 wins, $484,695. Lifetime: 115 yearlings sold, median $4,013.

Broodmare Sire: Buckaroo, Bay, 1975.

Sale History: Adena Springs 2007 Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training, ($32,000).
Keeneland Association January 2006 Horses of All Ages Sale, ($22,000).

Time: 1:48.41   Track: Fast

Others: Timeless Fashion, $9,700; Wicked Style, $4,320; Hold Me Back, $1,500; Your Round, $1,500; Jazz in the Park, $1,500; Godolphin Gray, $1,500.

FinishHorseJockeyTrainer
1Furthest LandGarrett K. GomezMichael J. Maker
2Dubious MissCalvin H. BorelPaul J. McGee
3SligovitzLeandro R. GoncalvesRoger L. Attfield
4Timeless FashionJames LopezThomas Drury, Jr.
5Wicked StyleRobby AlbaradoGeorge R. Arnold, II
6Hold Me BackJulien R. LeparouxWilliam I. Mott
7Your RoundMiguel MenaMark Hubley
8Jazz in the ParkJon Kenton CourtBobby C. Barnett
9Godolphin GrayAldo CanchanoReta Underwood

Payoffs

HorseJockeyWinPlaceShow
Furthest LandGarrett K. Gomez$14.40$6.60$3.80
Dubious MissCalvin H. Borel$5.60$3.60
SligovitzLeandro R. Goncalves$4.60
EXOTIC PAYOFFS:
$2.00 Exacta (7-9)$69.00
$2.00 Trifecta (7-9-3)$557.00
$2.00 Superfecta (7-9-3-6)$3,060.40

Related Articles

Lukas Could Continue Streak in E.R. Bradley

Lukas Could Continue Streak in E.R. Bradley

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas looks to continue his hot streak in the $125,000 Col. E.R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, sending out Optimizer in the Jan. 26 turf test for older males.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Smart Bid Runs Down Mr. Vegas in FG Handicap

Smart Bid Runs Down Mr. Vegas in FG Handicap

Classy 6-year-old Smart Bid nailed pacesetter Mr. Vegas on the wire to score as the favorite in the $122,500 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 25.

 Saturday, February 25, 2012

Hold Me Back Sires First Foal

Multiple graded stakes winner Hold Me Back sired his first reported foal Jan. 23 when a chestnut filly was born at Kenny Troutt's WinStar Farm near Versailles, Ky.

 Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Bradley Handicap: Mr. Vegas Cashes In

Bradley Handicap: Mr. Vegas Cashes In

Mr. Vegas set a comfortable pace and had enough left in the stretch to defeat Dubious Miss in the $100,000 Colonel E. R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) Jan. 21 at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, January 21, 2012
Dubious Miss Seeks Breakthrough in 'Bradley

Dubious Miss Seeks Breakthrough in 'Bradley

Eight-year-old gelding Dubious Miss has been close to winning graded stakes numerous times on Fair Grounds' turf course, and he will be given another shot Jan. 21 when he takes on seven in the Col. E. R. Bradley Handicap.

 Wednesday, January 18, 2012

WinStar Sets 2012 Fees for Expanded Roster

WinStar Farm announced 2012 fees for its expanded roster of stallions, led by North America's leading sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $100,000 (stands and nurses) and will breed an exclusive book of 100 mares.

 Friday, November 11, 2011
KY Cup Classic Gets New Distance, Name

KY Cup Classic Gets New Distance, Name

The grade II Kentucky Cup Classic, which returns to Turfway Park in September after a one-year hiatus, will have a new distance and new name, track officials said Aug. 18.

 Thursday, August 18, 2011
Turfway Restores Five Kentucky Cup Stakes

Turfway Restores Five Kentucky Cup Stakes

With little time to spare and graded status for three races on the line, all five Kentucky Cup stakes will return to the calendar at Turfway Park in September. This year's Cup Day will be sponsored by WinStar Farm.

 Thursday, August 04, 2011
Some Funds Allocated for Possible KY Cup

Some Funds Allocated for Possible KY Cup

A committee has approved use of $100,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund for several Kentucky Cup races, but it remains to be seen whether the stakes series--at least part of it--will be run.

 Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Court Vision Back for Maker's Mark Mile

Court Vision Back for Maker's Mark Mile

Court Vision, second in last year's Maker's Mark Mile (gr. IT) at Keeneland, will be making his 6-year-old debut in this year's running of the $300,000 stakes for IEAH Stables and Resolute Group Stables.

 Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Fair Grounds 'Cap: Expansion Finds Right Spot

Fair Grounds 'Cap: Expansion Finds Right Spot

Expansion closed with determination between horses to score a 32-1 surprise by a head in the $125,000 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT)Feb. 19 at the New Orleans track.

 Saturday, February 19, 2011
Stidham Pair Looks Tough in FG Handicap

Stidham Pair Looks Tough in FG Handicap

The top three finishers of the Colonel E. R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) including the winner, Gran Estreno, will face off once again in the $125,000 Fair Grounds Handicap (gr. IIIT) Feb. 19.

 Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Gran Estreno, 8, Wins Col. Bradley Handicap

Gran Estreno, 8, Wins Col. Bradley Handicap

Gran Estreno made a bold move on the final turn and pulled away from a good field in the stretch to win the Colonel E. R. Bradley Handicap (gr. IIIT) by 1 1/4 lengths Jan. 22 at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, January 22, 2011
Prairie Bayou: Timeless Fashion Noses 'Victor

Prairie Bayou: Timeless Fashion Noses 'Victor

Timeless Fashion registered a repeat victory in the $50,000 Prairie Bayou Stakes at Turfway Park Dec. 18 after getting the best of a thrilling three-way photo over Stately Victor and Ordination.

 Saturday, December 18, 2010
$50K Still Buys Quality Stakes Field in KY

$50K Still Buys Quality Stakes Field in KY

The Dec. 18 Prairie Bayou Stakes at Turfway Park says a couple of things about the state of Kentucky racing: Purses aren't up to par, and $50,000 can still buy you a pretty good field.

 Friday, December 17, 2010
Giant Oak Wins Clark by Disqualification

Giant Oak Wins Clark by Disqualification

Giant Oak picked a good time to break his 14-race losing streak, as he was placed first in the $500,000 Clark Handicap (gr. I) when stewards disqualified favored Successful Dan for interference Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs.

 Friday, November 26, 2010

WinStar Stud Fees Announced

WinStar Farm Nov. 16 announced 2011 fees for its roster of stallions, led by leading Sire Distorted Humor, who will stand for $90,000 if paid by Nov. 1, 2011, or $100,000 live foal stands and nurses.

 Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Stately Victor, Exhi Face Elders in Fayette

Stately Victor, Exhi Face Elders in Fayette

Stately Victor, who scored his career biggest win at Keeneland in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) this spring, returns to the Lexington racetrack as one of the favorites for the closing day $150,000 Fayette Stakes.

 Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hold Me Back Retired to Stud

Hold Me Back Retired to Stud

A strained tendon sends Hold Me Back to stud at WinStar Farm.

 Monday, October 25, 2010
Haynesfield Never Challenged in JCGC Shocker

Haynesfield Never Challenged in JCGC Shocker

Haynesfield, sent off at 7-1, pulled off a shocker in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 2 at Belmont Park, going wire-to-wire under Ramon Dominguez while never being challenged.

 Saturday, October 02, 2010
Countdown to the Cup: Twirling Dervish

Countdown to the Cup: Twirling Dervish

We could be seeing the emergence of a superstar in Saturday's Goodwood Stakes.

 Thursday, September 30, 2010
Blame Faces Another Test in JCGC

Blame Faces Another Test in JCGC

The 4-year-old son of Arch will look to conquer 10 furlongs for the first time when he faces a solid field in the $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) Oct. 2 at Belmont Park.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Cloudy's Knight Makes Return in KY Cup Turf

Cloudy's Knight Makes Return in KY Cup Turf

Cloudy's Knight, who used last year's Kentucky Cup Turf (gr. IIIT) as a springboard to a remarkable second-half campaign, is back to defend his title.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Awesome Gem Takes 4th Cut at Pacific Classic

Awesome Gem Takes 4th Cut at Pacific Classic

Awesome Gem, the pride of the ownership syndicate West Point Thoroughbreds and trainer Craig Dollase, takes his record fourth shot at the $1 million Pacific Classic Presented by TVG (gr. I) as one of the favorites Aug. 28.

 Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Bullet Works for Two Pacific Classic Starters

Bullet Works for Two Pacific Classic Starters

Richard's Kid worked a quick half-mile in :46 4/5 at Del Mar on Aug. 23 as he continued to prep for a defense of his title in the Aug. 28 $1 million Pacific Classic Presented by TVG.

 Monday, August 23, 2010

Race Replay

Race Results & Entries

Blogs

Acoma

Haskin Series Part 1: Rachel Rocks the Spa

Through the remainder of the year, I am going to recount some of my most memorable experiences/moments in racing over the past 40 years. We begin with Rachel Alexandra's victory in the 2009 Woodward Stakes to kick off Saratoga's 150th anniversary. [More]