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2008 Gray or Roan Colt
| Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen | |
| Jockey: Terry J. Thompson | |
| Owner: Peachtree Stable (John Fort) | |
| Breeder: Silverleaf Farms, Inc. |
| Flashpoint | Pomeroy | Boundary |
| Questress | ||
| Two Punch Lil | Two Punch | |
| Morning Snack |
| Year | Sale | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Keeneland Association January 2009 Horses of All Ages Sale | $115,000 |
| 2009 | Keeneland Association September 2009 Yearling Sale | $100,000 |
Lightly raced and undefeated Gentlemen's Bet will add some intrigue when he faces several tough competitors in the $250,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park April 13.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Speedy multiple graded stakes winner Flashpoint has been retired by Peachtree Stable and may stand at stud in 2012.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Peachtree Stable's Flashpoint will hope the inside post is kinder to him this time around when he faces six competitors in the $175,000 Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes (gr. III) Oct. 7, opening day of the Keeneland meet.
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
The top spot is on the line in the 3YO division.
Jason, Tom and James Scully from TwinSpires.com handicap the Travers Stakes and King's Bishop Stakes from Saratoga.
All eyes will be on champion Uncle Mo when he makes his comeback in the $250,000 Foxwood's King's Bishop (gr. I) Aug. 27, but unlike his season debut that was light on talent, he will have to be at his best at Saratoga.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
John Fort is grieving over the death of his beloved 'Inky.'
Lenny and Steve reflect on the Independence Day racing weekend, John Veitch, Saratoga, and Lefty Lenny the Legend.
Flashpoint humbled three opponents en route to a seven-length romp in the $143,000 Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) on a muddy track at Monmouth Park July 3.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
After giving way in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) in his most recent start, Flashpoint returns to sprinting in the $150,000 Jersey Shore Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park July 3.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
PORTER ON PEDIGREES: The 2011 Preakness Stakes winner gives Forestry a boost the same year the stallion's stud fee dropped to its lowest point. Shackleford also has pedigree ties to Mr. Prospector and Dr. Fager.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tom LaMarra talks about the pace of the race, and the track conditions.
Jason Shandler's picks for Saturday's big race.
Lenny and Steve discuss Animal Kingdom's preparations at Fair Hill, new and old shooters in the Preakness, Barry Irwin's Derby comments,
Evan and Steve Pallardy hold the fort while Tom and Jason are on location at Pimlico. Listen to all four handicapper's Preakness picks and contender thoughts.
Meet the horses running in the 2011 Preakness Stakes.
Animal Kingdom was a surprise winner of the Derby and came out of the race in great shape. But will the pace of the Preakness, which will likely be much swifter, be a benefit or a hindrance to the Triple Crown hopeful?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
A slew of participants for the May 21 Preakness Stakes arrived at Pimlico May 18 to contest the second jewel of racing's Triple Crown.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Peachtree Stable's Flashpoint may be the most intriguing of the new faces entering the 2011 Preakness Stakes. Descending from the family of Raise a Native, he has plenty of speed to set the pace.
It is early to start talking pace strategy for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I), but with the speedy Shackleford and Flashpoint heading for the second leg of the Triple Crown, you can bet the discussion is going to intensify.
Friday, May 13, 2011
A look back at the Kentucky Derby, including comments from Team Valor's Barry Irwin about Animal Kingdom, and a look ahead to the Preakness.
Pimlico officials said on May 8 that as many as four starters from the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) could gather in Baltimore on May 21 for the Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Relentless Dialed In came from last on a speed-favoring Gulfstream Park main track to get up in the final couple of strides over 68-1 outsider Shackleford by a head in the $1 million Florida Derby (gr. I) April 3.
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Who will win the 2011 Florida Derby? Is it Soldat's race? Can Flashpoint carry that speed?
A look at the key contenders in the Florida Derby, and how the race will be run.
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Trainer: Albert M. Stall, Jr.
Owner: Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider
Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
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