Free Fighter, unplaced in two starts since upsetting the Louisville Handicap (gr. IIIT) in May, is back to defend his title in the $100,000 Stars and Stripes Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Arlington Park Aug. 21.
Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of twinspires.com preview the Louisville Handicap (gr. III). Watch Video
Eight-year-old Musketier showed no signs of rust coming back from a more than six-month layoff, as he took over approaching the stretch and bounded home for a win in the Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) on closing day at Keeneland.
| Trainer | James A. Dodgen |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Inez Karlsson |
| Owner | Maynard farm and B A Man Stable (Richard Maynard and James Osbourne) |
| Breeder | Richard Maynard |
| Blushing Bear View Five-Cross Pedigree | Rahy | Blushing Groom (FR) |
| Glorious Song | ||
| Bonnie Bear | Gone West | |
| Lure the Bear |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKOCT2007 Hip 638 |
Yearling | Maynard Farm | ($25,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Dortmund |
| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Texas Red |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Itsaknockout |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| California Chrome |
| Far From Over |
