Big Business wins the 2014 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Business wins the 2014 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Big Business wins the 2014 Alex M. Robb Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand
A solid field will line up Nov. 29 for the $500,000 Cigar Mile (gr. I) at Aqueduct Racetrack, as grade I winners Secret Circle and Itsmyluckyday face off amongst a cast that includes Private Zone, Vyjack, and Bourbon Courage.
Four times a runner-up in stakes races this season, including a second-place finish to Palace in the Forego (gr. I), Big Business will try to secure the first stakes win of his career in the Hudson Handicap Oct. 18.
Antonio Miuccio's Palace dazzled in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 30, diving to the rail and drawing off to finish the seven-furlong test in 1:21.95.
Belmont Sprint (gr. III) stakes winner Clearly Now takes on nine opponents as he attempts to duplicate his Herculean performance in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
The 7-5 odds on Captain Serious in the $125,000 Mike Lee Stakes turned out to be a gift on New York Showcase Day at Belmont Park May 31, when the undefeated son of Successful Appeal trounced his rivals while geared down.
A field of nine, including the 3-year-old filly Haldane, will contest the 1 1/8-mile event in which 5-year-old Lunar Victory is the 8-5 favorite to pick up his fifth win in six 2012 starts for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott.
| Trainer | David Jacobson |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Fernando Jara |
| Owner | Gary Barber |
| Breeder | Henthorn Racing, Inc. |
| Big Business View Five-Cross Pedigree | Eddington | Unbridled |
| Fashion Star | ||
| Spanish Guitar | Birdonthewire | |
| Fast Fingers |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNAUG2009 Hip 323 |
Yearling | Topsmeade, agent | ($45,000) | |
| OBSMAR2010 Hip 293 |
Two-year-old | Classic Bloodstock, agent | ($27,000) | |
| FTMMAY2010 Hip 336 |
Two-year-old | Dr. Mikel C. Harrington, agent | Classic Bloodstock, agent | $115,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Upstart |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Texas Red |
| Bodemeister |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Buddy's Saint |
| Dortmund |
| Main Sequence |
