Mor Spirit Ships to Oaklawn, Takes Essex Handicap
More than 13 months after his last victory, Michael Lund Petersen's Mor Spirit returned to the winner's circle with style March 18 in the $250,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
Dazzling Gem
- Bay Colt
- Born 2013
- KY-Bred
Skip Dickstein
Dazzling Gem out for morning work May 4, 2016 Pre Derby.
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2016
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2016
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, May 3, 2016
Chad B. Harmon
Dazzling Gem on the track at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2016.
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Dazzling Gem works at Churchill Downs April 30, 2016
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Dazzling Gem works at Churchill Downs April 30, 2016
Anne M. Eberhardt
Dazzling Gem on track at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on April 29, 2016.
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2016
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, April 23, 2016
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Dazzling Gem - Churchill Downs, April 22, 2016
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Mor Spirit Heads Essex for Baffert
- By Claire Novak
Mor Spirit looks to regain winning form in his third start off the layup March 18, when he carries highweight assignment of 121 pounds in the $250,000 Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
Honorable Duty Holds Strong in Mineshaft Handicap
Honorable Duty called up all his improved fortitude in the stretch of the $125,000 Mineshaft Handicap (G3) Feb. 25 when he held strong over International Star and a stubborn Dazzling Gem to take the 1 1/16-mile test by half a length.
Dazzling Gem Confirmed for Sir Barton
Steve Landers Racing’s Dazzling Gem will make his next start in the $100,000 Latin American Racing Channel Sir Barton Stakes on the May 21 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) card at Pimlico Race Course.
Nyquist Gets Acquainted with Pimlico
Nyquist returned to the track May 11 for the first time since scoring an impressive triumph in the May 7 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), acquainting himself with Pimlico Race Course.
Dazzling Gem, Fellowship Eye Preakness
Steve Landers Racing's Dazzling Gem and Jacks or Better Farm's Fellowship were added to the list of Preakness Stakes (gr. I) candidates May 9.
Creator Soars Home to Win Arkansas Derby
A gray son of Tapit romped in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) April 16 at Oaklawn Park, but it wasn't the one many expected.
Dazzling Gem Probable for Arkansas Derby
Dazzling Gem, most recently third in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) will be entered in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) and is probable for the 1 1/8-mile race at Oaklawn Park, trainer Brad Cox said April 10.
Gun Runner Dominant in Louisiana Derby
- By Tom LaMarra
- Thoroughbred Racing, Triple Crown, Midwest Region, Southeast Region, Southwest Region
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm's Gun Runner, who captured the grade II Risen Star Stakes in his last start, was a commanding winner of the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (gr. II) March 26.
That Handicapping Show: The Louisiana Derby
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr preview the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) featuring Greenpointcrusader, Dazzling Gem, Gun Runner, Mo Tom, and Forevamo. Includes a special promotion just for THS viewers. Sponsored by Equibase. Watch Video
That Handicapping Show: The Louisiana Derby
Tom LaMarra and Ellis Starr preview the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) featuring Greenpointcrusader, Dazzling Gem, Gun Runner, Mo Tom, and Forevamo. Includes a special promotion just for THS viewers. Sponsored by Equibase. Download Equibase Past Performances for the Louisiana Derby.
Will Gun Runner Win the Louisiana Derby?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds. read blog
Suddenbreakingnews, Whitmore on Oaklawn Tab
Whitmore worked a bullet half-mile in :48 1/5 Feb. 27, the gelding's first breeze since finishing second in the Feb. 15 Southwest Stakes (gr. III), while Southwest winner Suddenbreakingnews had an easy half in :51 1/5.
Vorticity Eying Rebel Stakes
The long-range forecast is for Vorticity, runner-up in two graded stakes in New York last month, to run in the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) March 19 at Oaklawn, trainer Chuck Lawrence said.
Connections
| Trainer | Brad H. Cox |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Luis Saez |
| Owner | Steve Landers Racing LLC |
| Breeder | Lisa Reynolds & Jennifer Feiner |
Pedigree
| Dazzling Gem View Five-Cross Pedigree | Misremembered | Candy Ride (ARG) |
| Beyond Perfection | ||
| Dazzler | Vindication | |
| Bright Image |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2014 Hip 2684 |
Yearling | Garry Simms, agent for Steve Lander | Woods Edge Farm, agent | $95,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Arrogate |
| Songbird |
| Princess Victoria |
| Irap |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Accelerate |
| Fall At Last |
| Shaman Ghost |
| Abel Tasman |
