Hard Not to Like Surprises in Jenny Wiley
- By Myra Lewyn
- Racing, Kentucky
Hard Not to Like pulled a 13-1 upset in the $300,000 Jenny Wiley Stakes (gr. IT) and earned her first win at the top level April 12 at Keeneland.
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Hard Not to Like wins the 2014 Jenny Wiley.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Hard Not to Like wins the 2014 Jenny Wiley.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Hard Not to Like wins the 2014 Jenny Wiley.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Hard Not to Like wins the 2014 Jenny Wiley.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Hard Not to Like wins the 2014 Jenny Wiley.
Photo: Keeneland Photo
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Hard Not to Like wins the 2013 Marshua's River.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Courtney Heeney
Hard Not to Like wins the 2011 Cup and Saucer.
Photo: Michael BurnsConnections
| Trainer | Michael R. Matz |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Hillsbrook Farms |
| Breeder | Garland E. Williamson |
Pedigree
| Hard Not to Like View Five-Cross Pedigree | Hard Spun | Danzig |
| Turkish Tryst | ||
| Like a Gem | Tactical Cat | |
| Its a Ruby |
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