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Denis of Cork (FL)

2005 Bay Colt

Trainer: David M. Carroll
Jockey: Robby Albarado
Owner: Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Warren Jr.
Breeder: Westbury Stables
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2006Ocala Breeders' Sales Company 2006 Select Sale of Yearlings$120,000
2007Barretts Equine Limited March 2007 Sale of Selected Two-Year-Olds in Training$250,000

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Denis of Cork

Multiple Classic Performer
& Stakes Winner of $613,252
2nd Grade 1 Belmont S.
3rd Grade 1 Kentucky Derby

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Denis of Cork to Stand at Vinery in Florida

Denis of Cork to Stand at Vinery in Florida

Denis of Cork, a graded stakes winner and third in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will enter stud at Tom Simon's Vinery near Summerfield, Fla.

 Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Classic-Placed Denis of Cork Retired

Classic-Placed Denis of Cork Retired

Mr. and Mrs. William Warren's Denis of Cork, who was third in the 2008 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and second in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), has been retired, trainer David Carroll said Jan. 22.

 Friday, January 22, 2010
OBS Sale Has 1,342 Yearlings

OBS Sale Has 1,342 Yearlings

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. (OBS) has cataloged 1,342 yearlings for its August yearling sale, which will be held in Central Florida Aug. 18-21. The auction will begin with a select session of 230 select yearlings; three open sessions will follow.

 Thursday, July 17, 2008
Denis of Cork Sidelined With Injury

Denis of Cork Sidelined With Injury

Denis of Cork, runner-up in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and third in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), will be sidelined with the beginnings of a hairline fracture, owner William K. Warren said Monday.

 Monday, July 07, 2008
Belmont Recap: Brown Letdown

Belmont Recap: Brown Letdown

Nick Zito, New York's favorite son, shuts the door on another Triple Crown bid, this time beating Big Brown with Da' Tara.

 Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Denis of Cork, Others Exit Belmont Well

Denis of Cork, Others Exit Belmont Well

The eight other runners from the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) were resting well, their trainers looking on to future goals for the summer, as the Triple Crown season concluded June 7.

 Sunday, June 08, 2008
Belmont Notes: June 5

Belmont Notes: June 5

Trainer David Carroll was aboard Denis of Cork June 5 as the third-place finisher in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) went to the paddock, stood in the starting gate and then galloped 1 1/4 miles on Belmont's main track.

 Thursday, June 05, 2008
Belmont Doings: Casino Works

Belmont Doings: Casino Works

For the third time in about a week Casino Drive had one of those non-published works that everyone has come to expect. The first time was by himself, the second with two workmates, and today's with one workmate. But this time it was different, as his jockey Edgar Prado was aboard for the first time.

 Thursday, June 05, 2008
Big Brown Draws the Rail in the Belmont

Big Brown Draws the Rail in the Belmont

Triple Crown contender Big Brown was installed the 2-5 morning line favorite and drew the rail in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Wednesday, June 04, 2008
NYRA Pegs Belmont Stakes Field at Nine

NYRA Pegs Belmont Stakes Field at Nine

The New York Racing Association said June 2 a field of nine is probable for the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), third leg of the Triple Crown.

 Monday, June 02, 2008
Ky Horses Delayed; Denis of Cork Works

Ky Horses Delayed; Denis of Cork Works

Denis of Cork completed his serious preparation for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 with an easy half-mile breeze at Churchill Downs June 2. Denis of Cork, who finished third to unbeaten Triple Crown contender Big Brown in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), breezed four furlongs under jockey Robby Albarado in :48.60.

 Monday, June 02, 2008
Belmont Doings: Born for the Belmont

Belmont Doings: Born for the Belmont

Can a son of Boundary win the Belmont Stakes (gr. I)? Many people had their doubts that a Boundary could win at 1 1/4 miles, but Big Brown keeps defying the odds and eliminating one question mark after another.

 Monday, June 02, 2008
Belmont Profile: Denis of Cork

Belmont Profile: Denis of Cork

Denis of Cork went from last to third in the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), and it is that bid that has led many to think he will enjoy the extra quarter-mile he will have to run in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7.

 Friday, May 30, 2008
Key Move for Denis of Cork at Churchill

Key Move for Denis of Cork at Churchill

Belmont Stakes (gr. I) contender Denis of Cork tuned up for a run at unbeaten Triple Crown challenger Big Brown on June 7 with a strong five-furlong workout May 26 at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, May 26, 2008

Belmont Notes: May 26

As of May 26, New York Racing Association Stakes Coordination Andrew Byrnes expects the Belmont Stakes field to be: Big Brown, Anak Nakal, Casino Drive, Denis of Cork, Icabad Crane, Macho Again, Tale of Ekati, and Tomcito.

 Monday, May 26, 2008
Denis of Cork, Macho Again Doing Well

Denis of Cork, Macho Again Doing Well

Two Churchill Downs-based 3-year-olds that are being pointed toward a battle against Big Brown in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) were reported to be doing well with just over two weeks remaining before the June 7 "Test of the Champion."

 Thursday, May 22, 2008
Haskin's Derby Recap: Highs and Lows

Haskin's Derby Recap: Highs and Lows

Thoroughbred racing treads a fine line between its loftiest peak and its deepest abyss. Once again, celebration and sorrow clashed in the Kentucky Derby.

 Tuesday, May 06, 2008

The Morning After: Big Brown Scare Off

Early indications are that none of the horses that finished behind Big Brown in his impressive 4 3/4-length victory in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) will move on to the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, May 04, 2008
Big Brown Delivers; Filly Breaks Down

Big Brown Delivers; Filly Breaks Down

United Parcel Service has never made a delivery like Big Brown delivered May 3 at Churchill Downs, romping home by nearly five lengths to remain unbeaten in four starts with a scintillating win in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Saturday, May 03, 2008
Haskin's Derby Analysis: Figuring it Out

Haskin's Derby Analysis: Figuring it Out

This space will not focus too much on Big Brown or Colonel John. The comments and observations that follow are designed to help ferret out some elusive price horses, based on looks, works, and gallops.

 Friday, May 02, 2008
HRTV's Target Louisville - 5/1 (Video)

HRTV's Target Louisville - 5/1 (Video)

HRTV's originally produced show on the Derby contenders. Big Brown and Smooth Air work, Comments from connections about the post positions, Monba and Cowboy Cal on track at Churchill Downs, and an interview with Big Brown Trainer, Rick Dutrow.

 Thursday, May 01, 2008
Haskin's Derby Report: Brown's Breeze

Haskin's Derby Report: Brown's Breeze

It was only appropriate that the final Kentucky Derby work belong to Big Brown, who showed why he just may be as special as his connections believe he is.

 Thursday, May 01, 2008
Figliolias Breed Derby, Oaks Starters

Figliolias Breed Derby, Oaks Starters

Breeders Alfonso and Nora Figliolia of Westbury Stables had seven foals in their crop of 2005. From that small group emerged two horses that are scheduled to run this weekend in Churchill Downs' premier races.

 Thursday, May 01, 2008
Behindatthebar Skips; Denis of Cork In

Behindatthebar Skips; Denis of Cork In

The Sanan family's Padua Stables' Behindatthebar will not enter the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and instead will point for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (gr. I). The decision opens the door for Mr. and Mrs. William Warren's Denis of Cork who had been 21st on the graded earnings list.

 Monday, April 28, 2008
Denis of Cork Works in :48 at Churchill

Denis of Cork Works in :48 at Churchill

There should have been a celebration at trainer David Carroll's barn at Churchill Downs Monday morning, but instead it was more like a funeral.

 Monday, April 28, 2008
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