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#4 IRISH PRESENCE (Kent Desormeaux) $75,000 Las Madrinas Stakes Owner: Lofino, Sr. or Zankich Trainer: Danny Velasquez September 21, 2014 Los Alamitos Race Course Crypress CA. © BENOIT PHOTO
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Irish Presence wins the Las Madrinas Stakes.
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Irish Presence wins the Las Madrinas Stakes.
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Irish Presence wins the Las Madrinas Stakes at Los Alamitos September 21, 2014.
Fasig-Tipton Kentucky's winter mixed sale completed selling Feb. 8 with declines in gross and average, but median increased after an opening session that saw graded winner Gamay Noir hit the top price of $375,000.
Irish Presence, a stakes-winning daughter of Midnight Lute, was purchased by Forging Oaks for $310,000 during the first session of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky winter mixed sale Feb. 8 in Lexington.
Grade I winner Grace Hall, a good second in her initial start in 13 months for trainer Bill Mott, ships to Southern California to take on a well-matched field in the $300,000 Vanity Stakes (gr. I) June 14 at Santa Anita Park.
Let Faith Arise had to dig deep to pull out the $100,000 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) by a short neck as the 1-2 favorite May 18 at Santa Anita Park, getting the nod over stubborn pacesetter Yahilwa at the wire.
Dual champion filly Beholder coasted to an easy win in her 2014 debut on a hot, sunny Easter Sunday at Santa Anita Park, taking the $75,000 Santa Lucia Stakes from four overmatched rivals.
| Trainer | Danny Velasquez |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Drayden Van Dyke |
| Owner | Zankich, Anthony and Lofino, Sr., Michael D. |
| Breeder | Dash Goff |
| Irish Presence View Five-Cross Pedigree | Midnight Lute | Real Quiet |
| Candytuft | ||
| Proper Form | Deputy Minister | |
| Seeker's Gold |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTFFEB2012 Hip 78 |
Two-year-old | Anthony J. Zankich | Eddie Woods, agent | $50,000 |
| FTKFEB2015 Hip 164 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Forging Oaks Farm | Darby Dan Farm, agent | $310,000 |
| Tapwrit |
| Classic Empire |
| Always Dreaming |
| Arrogate |
| Spooky Woods |
| Songbird |
| Twisted Tom |
| Gormley |
| Lookin At Lee |
| Irish War Cry |
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