Former Derby Museum Resident Au Moon Dies
Au Moon, the former resident equine at the Kentucky Derby Museum, was euthanized following surgery for a soft tissue injury he suffered in his first race after coming out of retirement.
Au Moon
- Bay Colt
- Born 2006
- KY-Bred
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Au Moon Injured in First Start Back
Au Moon, the 9-year-old brought out of retirement after greeting guests at the Kentucky Derby Museum, did not finish and was vanned off in his first race back at Monmouth Park Aug. 8.
Derby Museum Resident Returns to the Track
Au Moon, who went to the track several times a week during his stint greeting visitors to the Kentucky Derby Museum, is now back in training with David Carroll at age 9.
That Handicapping Show: Risen Star
This week, Jason and Tom analyze the Risen Star (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 7. Also Brisnet's handicapping expert The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Race 3 at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Friesan Fire Burns LeComte Foes
Friesan Fire, a talented 3-year-old colt who had disappointed in his last three starts, finally showed why trainer Larry Jones considered him a legitimate Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) prospect from the outset.
Derby Horses to Watch This Weekend
Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, looks at the LeComte Stakes, the first important graded earnings test for Kentucky Derby Hopefuls.
That Handicapping Show: LeComte (Video)
Jason and Evan analyze the LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, January 10. The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Fair Grounds Race 2 on Saturday, January 10.
Lecomte Good Test For Derby Hopefuls
Indygo Mountain, who broke his maiden impressively Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs but had to be scratched from his next start because of a minor injury, was installed as the 3-1 morning-line choice in the $100,000 Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds Jan. 10.
Connections
| Trainer | David M. Carroll |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Leandro R. Goncalves |
| Owner | Tim Brown |
| Breeder | Patrick Heraty, William Duignan & Rock River Enterprises Limited |
Pedigree
| Au Moon View Five-Cross Pedigree | Malibu Moon | A.P. Indy |
| Macoumba | ||
| She's Mahogany | Woodman | |
| Princess Tru |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2007 Hip 2787 |
Yearling | Tim Brown | Paramount Sales, agent | $130,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Spooky Woods |
| Arrogate |
| Classic Empire |
| Mill Road |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Tapwrit |
| Flipcup |
| Always Dreaming |
| Gun Runner |
| Lady Aurelia |
