California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I), will break from the rail in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 20 at Parx Racing.
Todd Pletcher recorded his 1,000th career stakes winner when Protonico surged late under Joe Bravo to take the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) at Parx Racing on the Labor Day Pennsylvania card Sept. 1.
Ten 3-year-olds, some of which may have their sights on the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) in three weeks, will battle in the $300,000 Smarty Jones Stakes (gr. III) Sept. 1 at Parx Racing.
Two highly regarded New York-breds lead a field of six 3-year-olds entered for the $250,000 Withers Stakes (gr. III) at Aqueduct Racetrack on Feb. 1, both coming off impressive performances to tackle open company.
Odds-on choice Noble Moon proved a popular winner of the $200,000 Jerome Stakes (gr. II) as the 3-year-old season started in New York Jan. 4 at frigid Aqueduct Racetrack.
Tom LaMarra and Frank Angst preview the Jerome Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct. Watch Video
| Trainer | Juan Carlos Guerrero |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. |
| Owner | Besecker, Joseph E. and Guerrero, Lisa |
| Breeder | Dermot Joyce |
| Classic Giacnroll View Five-Cross Pedigree | Giacomo | Holy Bull |
| Set Them Free | ||
| Classic Woman | Storm Bird | |
| Royal Nominee |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMSEP2012 Hip 288 |
Yearling | Jay F. Young | Paramount Sales, agent | $12,000 |
| FTMMAY2013 Hip 210 |
Two-year-old | Joseph Besecker | Crane Thoroughbreds, agent | $27,000 |
| I'm a Rock |
| Arrogate |
| Songbird |
| American Gal |
| Tapwrit |
| Princess Victoria |
| Always Dreaming |
| Shaman Ghost |
| Irap |
| Mind Your Biscuits |
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