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Z Humor went gate to wire to win the $150,000 Maxxam Gold Cup at Sam Houston Race Park on the night of March 5, turning back a serious challenge in the stretch for an 11-1 upset.
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Join in the Dance at Churchill Downs, April 29, 2009.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Join in the Dance at Churchill Downs, April 29, 2009.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Join in the Dance at Churchill Downs, April 29, 2009.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Join in the Dance at Churchill Downs, April 29, 2009.
Photo: Mathea KelleyConnections
| Trainer | Steve Margolis |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Shaun Bridgmohan |
| Owner | Ballis, Jake, Lewis R., Swinbank, R., Ballis, R. and Swinbank, William |
| Breeder | The Answer LLC |
Pedigree
| Join in the Dance View Five-Cross Pedigree | Sky Mesa | Pulpit |
| Caress | ||
| Dance Darling | Devil's Bag | |
| Danzig Darling |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2007 Hip 566 |
Yearling | Bluewater Sales, agent | ($130,000) | |
| FTFFEB2008 Hip 188 |
Two-year-old | Paul Sharp, agent | ($90,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
Uncle Mo Turns in Sharp Five-Furlong Move
Repole Stable's 2-year-old sensation Uncle Mo, a 14 1/4-length maiden winner on Aug. 28, headlined a gaggle of Todd Pletcher trainees on the Belmont Park work tab Sept. 19.
Baffert Duo Headlines Grade I Malibu
Trainer Bob Baffert, who won a pair of grade I stakes on the closing weekend of the Hollywood Park fall meeting, is in a prime position to do it again as the Santa Anita winter meet opens Dec. 26.
Gone Astray Finds Right Path in Ohio Derby
Odds-on choice Gone Astray closed stoutly to sweep past pacesetter War Fighter en route to a 2 1/4-length win in the $150,000 Ohio Derby (gr. II) at cloudy Thistledown Oct. 3.
THS: The Indiana Derby (Video)
Tom, Evan, and Tim Holland of brisnet preview the Indiana Derby (gr. II) and the Ohio Derby (gr.II). Watch Video
Better Late Than Never for Ohio Derby
The Ohio Derby (gr. II), returned to the Thistledown stakes schedule only six weeks ago upon order of the Ohio State Racing Commission, has drawn a field of 13, including the winner of a $1-million race in his previous start.
Gone Astray Leaves 'em Behind in Pa. Derby
Phipps Stable's homebred Gone Astray wrapped up his first graded stakes victory in a big way, as he drew off in the stretch to score in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) by 9 1/4 lengths Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack.
Pletcher: Two In Derby; Two Undecided
- By Dan Liebman
Trainer Todd Pletcher said the morning of April 28 that two of the horses in his care, Dunkirk and Join in the Dance, are definite for the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I). Decisions have not been made on two others he trains, Advice and Take the Points.
Pletcher Pleased With Works; Decision Tuesday
Trainer Todd Pletcher reported he was pleased with the April 27 workouts by three of his possible starters in the May 2 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), and said a decision on which would actually start in the classic would be made April 28.
Monday Works: Friesan Fire Blazes in :57 4/5
Monday morning at Churchill Downs was a busy day for horses getting in their final preparations for Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Blue Grass Notes - April 9
Shadwell Stable's Mafaaz, who will make his U.S. debut in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11, visited the starting gate April 9 at Keeneland and then galloped a mile and a quarter under exercise rider Miguel Moya.
Ky. Derby Trail: Old Fashioned Blunder
Starting from the first Derby Dozen, I had Old Fashioned ranked No. 1 for five consecutive weeks, despite many people insisting he hadn't beaten anyone and would not stay the mile and a quarter. Prior to the Rebel, my comment on Derby Dozen concluded with, "Don't expect any fireworks until the Arkansas Derby."
Improving Hold Me Back Heads Blue Grass
Hold Me Back was made the 3-1 morning-line favorite in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11 at Keeneland.
Hold Me Back Favored in Blue Grass
WinStar Farm's Hold Me Back, winner of the Lane's End Stakes (gr. II) at Turfway Park, was installed as the moderate 3-1 morning-line favorite when 11 horses were entered for the April 11 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) at Keeneland.
Blue Grass Notes - April 7
When Charitable Man goes to post in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) on April 11, he will be making his first start since winning the Futurity (gr. II) at Belmont Park on Sept. 13.
Blue Grass Contenders in Final Workouts
With a light, cold drizzle falling, Patena put in his final major preparation for Saturday's $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) by working five furlongs in 1:00 on April 6, with jockey Robby Albarado up.
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