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Holiday Star wins the 2014 Sycamore Stakes.
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Shipper Holiday Star Faces 10 in Turf Cup
Sycamore Stakes (gr. IIIT) winner Holiday Star, in the best form of his career, ships in from Maryland for trainer Graham Motion to test the firm turf at Del Mar in the $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (gr. IIT) Thanksgiving Day.
No Denying Holiday Star in Sycamore Stakes
Following a pair of nose defeats in his most recent tries, there was no denying Holiday Star in the $100,000 Sycamore Stakes (gr. IIIT) as he wore down favored Red Rifle in the final yards on a soft Keeneland turf course.
Nine Grass Marathoners Line Up for Sycamore
Unitarian makes his first start since taking the Elkhorn Stakes (gr. IIT) at Keeneland in April when he returns to the Lexington track for the $100,000 Sycamore Stakes (gr. IIIT) Oct. 16.
Margano Edges Out PTHA President's Cup Score
Margano scored a determined victory over Holiday Star in the the $200,000 PTHA President's Cup Stakes Sept. 13 at Parx Racing, earning his first victory of 2014 by a nose.
Lucrative Kentucky Turf Cup Awaits War Dancer
Grade II winner War Dancer will try to secure the most lucrative victory of his career when the 4-year-old son of War Front faces an expected 10 rivals in the $600,000 Kentucky Cup Turf Stakes (gr. IIIT) Sept. 13.
Grassy Palm Beach Could Lead to Derby Trail
Though the race is on the grass, the $150,000 Palm Beach Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles March 3 at Gulfstream Park has the potential to serve as a springboard to the Triple Crown trail.
Connections
| Trainer | H. Graham Motion |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Augustin Stable |
| Breeder | George Strawbridge Jr. |
Pedigree
| Holiday Star View Five-Cross Pedigree | Harlan's Holiday | Harlan |
| Christmas in Aiken | ||
| Spring Star | Deputy Minister | |
| Alice Springs |
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