Bowman Joins Heritage Stallions
Veterinarian Tom Bowman has joined his son, Brooke Bowman, D.V.M., and veteran Maryland horseman Louis Merryman as a partner in the newly formed Heritage Stallions.
Despite the Odds
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2006
- KY-Bred
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Despite the Odds wins the 2009 Hill Prince.
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Giacomo to Newly Formed Heritage in Maryland
Veterinarian Brooke Bowman and Louis Merryman announced the formation of Heritage Stallions, a new Thoroughbred stallion facility to be operated near Chesapeake City, Md.
Slideshow: Progeny of Speightstown
Trainers comment on the offspring of Speightstown they have raced. Read the full feature in the Jan. 12, 2013, issue of The Blood-Horse. view slideshow
De Francis Dash Draws Large Field for Return
Returned to the stakes calendar at Laurel Park after a one-year hiatus, the $150,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash drew a field of 10, led by two-time grade III winner Ravalo.
Misremembered to Try Dirt in Indiana Derby
Grade II winner Misremembered makes his first start on a dirt surface for trainer Bob Baffert when he faces a full field of 3-year-olds in the $500,000 Indiana Derby (gr. II) at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino Oct. 3.
Capt. Candyman Can Wins King's Bishop Via DQ
Capt. Candyman Can gained victory in the $300,000 NetJets King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 29 when the original winner Vineyard Haven was disqualified for drifting out into the path of his challenger in deep stretch on a "sloppy" Saratoga main track.
Atomic Rain Wins Long Branch; Papa Clem Third
Atomic Rain waited patiently early before moving wide for the drive and sailing to a 4 3/4-length win in the July 11 Long Branch Stakes, the traditional prep for Monmouth Park's Haskell Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 2.
Papa Clem Preps For Haskell in Long Branch
Bo Hirsch's Papa Clem, fourth in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum Brands (gr. I) and sixth in the Preakness Gr. I), is looking to get back on the winning track in the $175,000 Long Branch Stakes at Monmouth Park July 11
Despite the Odds Rolls in Sloppy Hill Prince
Despite the Odds became a graded stakes winner June 5 at Belmont Park, as he put away Affirmatif and romped to a 7 1/2-length victory in the $109,000 Hill Prince (gr. IIIT), which was taken off the turf course because of heavy rain in New York.
Nine Entered for Grade III Hill Prince
With nine horses entered in the main body and Dubinsky entered for the main track only, the one-mile Hill Prince (gr. IIIT) at Belmont on June 5 is loaded with horses that have shown talent in tough company.
Distance Could Suit Taqarub in Hirsch Jacobs
Taqarub, Checklist, and Yano, all graded stakes-placed in their last starts, lead a field of nine 3-year-old sprinters looking to take their games to the next level in the $100,000 Hirsch Jacobs Stakes (gr. III) May 16 at Pimlico.
HRTV: Pursuit of the Crown March 6
HRTV's weekly series analyzing the pursuit of the Triple Crown. This week's episode includes recaps of the Fountain of Youth and Sham, a focus on Stardom Bound - comparing her to Winning Colors, a look at the Kentucky Derby Challenge Stakes, and a preview of the Gotham.
Connections
| Trainer | Michael J. Trombetta |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Malcolm Franklin |
| Owner | Johnson, R. Larry, Ryan, Michael J. and Dilger, Jerry |
| Breeder | Walton Breeders |
Pedigree
| Despite the Odds View Five-Cross Pedigree | Speightstown | Gone West |
| Silken Cat | ||
| Lady Aloma | Cozzene | |
| Rosedon |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTMMAY2008 Hip 621 |
Two-year-old | Larry Johnson | Scanlon Training Center, agent | $300,000 |
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| Nyquist |
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| Arrogate |
| Frosted |
| Cathryn Sophia |
| Stellar Wind |
| Dacita (CHI) |
