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Denis of Cork (FL)

4yo 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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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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
Morning Line Goes To The Derby:  Apr. 28

Morning Line Goes To The Derby: Apr. 28

Richard Migliore bounds through Barn 45 at Churchill Downs at a few minutes past nine. That's late for a racetracker, but the jet-setting jockey has a valid excuse. He just got into town. Monday, April 28, 2008
Denis of Cork Works Super at Churchill

Denis of Cork Works Super at Churchill

For all those who have written off Denis of Cork, the one-time leading Kentucky Derby contender turned in a sensational work at Churchill Downs Monday. Monday, April 21, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Tale of the Colonel

Ky. Derby Trail: Tale of the Colonel

Well, we're down to our final two major preps, the Toyota Blue Grass (gr. I) and Arkansas Derby (gr. II), with the Coolmore Lexington (gr. II) and Holy Bull (gr. III) thrown in for good measure. The question right now is: what did we learn from last Saturday's preps? Monday, April 07, 2008
Recapturetheglory Shocks Illinois Derby

Recapturetheglory Shocks Illinois Derby

Recapturetheglory, thought to be nothing more than a pacesetter, jumped to the early lead and never gave it up, powering home to a commanding four-length victory in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) April 5 at Hawthorne Race Course. Saturday, April 05, 2008
Big Brown Paces Derby Pool 3 at Midpoint

Big Brown Paces Derby Pool 3 at Midpoint

IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr.'s Big Brown, the unbeaten winner of the Florida Derby (gr. I), remained the top choice of Kentucky Derby fans as the third and final pool of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager reached its midway point April 4. Saturday, April 05, 2008

Downey Profile: Atoned the Real Appeal

In the Grade II Illinois Derby, Denis of Cork won't get the dream trip he had in the Grade III Southwest Stakes. And his plans have been changed twice since that race. So will he come through in Chicago on Saturday? Thursday, April 03, 2008
Illinois Derby: Denis of Cork Faces Six

Illinois Derby: Denis of Cork Faces Six

William K. Warren's Denis of Cork will put his undefeated record on the line and try to remain near the top of a small list of Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorites April 5 when he takes on six rivals in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) at Hawthorne Race Course. Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Denis of Cork Headlines Illinois Derby

Denis of Cork Headlines Illinois Derby

Denis of Cork was installed as the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a field of seven in the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) April 5 at Hawthorne Race Course. Monday, March 31, 2008
Derby Contenders Work at Churchill

Derby Contenders Work at Churchill

Denis of Cork, Blackberry Road, and My Pal Charlie worked at Churchill Downs March 30 as they prepared for final starts before the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Sunday, March 30, 2008
War Pass Breezes Sharp Half-Mile

War Pass Breezes Sharp Half-Mile

Judging from his half-mile breeze in a bullet :47 2/5 Thursday, perhaps the reports of War Pass' demise have been greatly exaggerated. The 2-year-old champ's work was the fastest of 11 at the distance. Thursday, March 27, 2008
Race Options Discussed For Denis of Cork

Race Options Discussed For Denis of Cork

Complications with travel arrangements could keep the undefeated Denis of Cork from coming to New York for the $750,000 Wood Memorial (gr.I) at Aqueduct April 5. Denis of Cork's trainer, David Carroll, said the other option for the winner of the Southwest Stakes (gr.III) is the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr.II) at Hawthorne Race Course April 5. Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Illinois Derby Could Have Deep Field

Illinois Derby Could Have Deep Field

Entries for the $500,000 Illinois Derby (gr. II) won't be drawn until March 31, but from the looks of the nominations, the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) prep is shaping into a deep and competitive field with many of the nation's top trainers and horses participating. Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Ky Derby Trail: Is Pyro Really Too Slow?

Ky Derby Trail: Is Pyro Really Too Slow?

Despite being ranked No. 1 or 2 on just about every Derby poll, Pyro, for some reason, has been branded by many a slow horse and simply the best of a bad lot. Yes, the pace in his two starts this year has been slow, and his final times have not exactly set the Fair Grounds teletimer aflame, but is this horse really as slow as many of the experts say he is? Monday, March 24, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Cut Off at the Pass

Ky. Derby Trail: Cut Off at the Pass

So, the undefeated 2-year-old champion, sent off at 1-20 in the Tampa Bay Derby (gr. III), had a fever the week before the race and the public was unaware of it. There is nothing that can be said here that won't be said in the weeks to come by those who bet War Pass, including the bridge jumpers, and those who had invested in him emotionally. Monday, March 17, 2008
Denis of Cork to Skip Rebel Stakes

Denis of Cork to Skip Rebel Stakes

Denis of Cork, the undefeated winner of the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) who was expected to vie for favoritism in Saturday's Rebel Stakes (gr. III), will not run in the race, and instead will await either the April 5 Wood Memorial (gr. I) or Illinois Derby (gr. II) the same day. Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Pyro Edges War Pass in Derby Wager Pool

Pyro Edges War Pass in Derby Wager Pool

Despite three losses to reigning 2-year-old champion War Pass, Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Pyro is the 4-1 favorite as Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager closed March 9. Sunday, March 09, 2008

War Pass, Pyro Co-Favored in Future Bet

War Pass and Pyro are each at odds of 4-1 heading into the final day of wagering for Pool 2 of Churchill Downs' 2008 Kentucky Derby Future Wager after conclusion of betting March 8. Sunday, March 09, 2008

War Pass Solid 5-2 Pick in Derby Pool 2

War Pass, who kicked off his 2008 Triple Crown campaign with an allowance victory at Gulfstream Feb. 24, stood as the solid 5-2 favorite as the first day of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 drew to a close March 6. Friday, March 07, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: The Cat and the Colonel

Ky. Derby Trail: The Cat and the Colonel

So, did Saturday's Sham Stakes (gr. III) showcase two exceptional 3-year-olds or was it simply about two top horses running agonizingly slow early and coming home fast late over a synthetic surface? We'll know the answer when they hit the quarter pole at Churchill Downs on May 3. Monday, March 03, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Breakheart Pass

Ky. Derby Trail: Breakheart Pass

There's just no escaping it. You can question his pedigree and his running style all you want, but War Pass is simply in a class by himself right now, and until someone figures out how to beat him or his pedigree catches up to him, he has to be the top dog. Monday, February 25, 2008
Southwest a Real Corker

Southwest a Real Corker

Denis of Cork came with a three-wide move into the stretch and ran away with the Southwest Stakes (gr. III) to score a 2 1/4 length win Feb. 18 at Oaklawn. The $250,000 mile race for 3-year-olds was run in 1:37.59. Monday, February 18, 2008

Downey Profile: A Corker of a Race

Denis of Cork, at 8-1 in the morning line, is the Southwest pick. Sunday, February 17, 2008
Southwest: Turf War Looks for More

Southwest: Turf War Looks for More

Coming off his Delta Jackpot win, the Dixie Union colt looks to solidify Derby position Feb. 18 at Oaklawn Park. Saturday, February 16, 2008
Ky. Derby Trail: Go East, Young Man

Ky. Derby Trail: Go East, Young Man

As we head into December, a well-funded trainer is looking for a potential Kentucky Derby horse, but does not want a horse based in Southern California. At the same time, a well-funded gambler is looking for a solid Derby horse to bet in the future book, but he, too, is looking away from California. The reason behind their thinking is quite simple. Thursday, November 29, 2007
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