New Faces Set to Emerge on Derby Scene
Lesser-known horses can take their first major steps towards Derby contention with a goood showing at Gulfstream Saturday.
Leave of Absence Maiden win 11/07/10.
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Pace Won't be a Problem in Hutcheson
Crossbow will get a chance to put his sprinting ability to the test Feb. 26 when he faces a tough field in the $150,000 Hutcheson (gr. II) at Gulfstream Park.
Holy Bull Starts Florida's Triple Crown Trail
The withdrawal of Boys At Tosconova leaves a wide open field of nine sophomores to contest the $400,000 Holy Bull Stakes (gr. III) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 30, the first major step toward the Florida Derby (gr. I) this spring.
Determinato Pulls 14-1 Spectacular Bid Upset
Making his first start away from his home base of Calder, Determinato surprised a good field in Gulfstream Park's first male 3-year-old stakes of the meet, winning the $100,000 Spectacular Bid Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths Jan. 8.
Morning Line, Rule Top Hal's Hope Field
Morning Line, who last came into his own during the second half of his 3-year-old campaign and is expected to be one of the top older horses in 2011, makes his season debut in the Hal's Hope Stakes Jan. 8 at Gulfstream.
Connections
| Trainer | Philip M. Serpe |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Irad Ortiz, Jr. |
| Owner | Brian and Kerry Novak, Inc. |
| Breeder | Mr. & Mrs. Barry Berkelhammer |
Pedigree
| Leave of Absence View Five-Cross Pedigree | Harlan's Holiday | Harlan |
| Christmas in Aiken | ||
| Danseur Chaud | Joyeux Danseur | |
| Hot Match |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTFFEB2010 Hip 44 |
Two-year-old | LRK Stable | Cary Frommer, agent | $145,000 |
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Trending Horses
| Dortmund |
| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Texas Red |
| Far Right |
| International Star |
| Itsaknockout |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| California Chrome |
| Far From Over |
