Awesome Gem to Defend Title in Longacres Mile
He's the gift that keeps on giving and the equine version of the Energizer Bunny. Making the 52nd start of his career Aug. 19, Awesome Gem steps forward to defend his title at Emerald Downs.
Assessment
- Dark Bay or Brown Gelding
- Born 2004
- KY-Bred
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Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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l-r, Dixie Hayes, Remi Bellocq, Alicia Benben Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Walking horses during the midterm tests. Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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riding test in barn, midterm exams Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Cheyenne Jones on Monocle doing midterm riding exam Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Cheyenne Jones on Monocle during riding test, exams Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Cheyenne Jones on Monocle during riding test, midterm exams Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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l-r, Dixie Hayes, Remi Bellocq, Alicia Benben Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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l-r, Dixie Hayes, Remi Bellocq, Alicia Benben Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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l-r, Dixie Hayes, Remi Bellocq, Alicia Benben Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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student working on a tail. Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Remi Bellocq with blinkers Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Instructor Alicia Benben, left, with student being timed while saddling a horse. Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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l-r, Dixie Hayes, Remi Bellocq, Alicia Benben Hands on training for NARA students at the Lexington Thoroughbred Center in Lexington, Ky., on March 9, 2017. Staff include Remi Bellocq, Dixie Hayes (program coordinator), Alicia Benben (Academic Coordinator/Instructor), Nicole Carlson (former student, now barn manager).
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Connections
| Trainer | Howard Belvoir |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jennifer Whitaker |
| Owner | Tice Ranch Stables LLC |
| Breeder | Bohanon-Walden |
Pedigree
| Assessment View Five-Cross Pedigree | Jump Start | A.P. Indy |
| Steady Cat | ||
| Native Ghost | Silver Ghost | |
| Dismasted |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2004 Hip 2167 |
Weanling | Warrendale Sales, agent | ($15,000) | |
| KEESEP2005 Hip 4155 |
Yearling | Howard Belvoir, agent | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $16,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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