Having a horse on the Kentucky Derby trail is something that most horsemen can only dream about. But for trainer Ian Wilkes and owners Joseph Rauch and David Zell, having fun is more important than dreams of Derby glory.
Citizen, ridden by Jon Court, rallied along the inside to open a wide lead in the stretch and then held on by a head over fast-closing Flying Private in the $50,000 Mountain Valley Stakes at odds of 29-1 Feb. 28 at Oaklawn Park.
Run Away and Hide, undefeated in two starts and entering off a victory in the May 1 Kentucky Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs, tops a promising field of 2-year-old colts in the $150,000 Saratoga Special (gr. II) Aug. 14.
It seemed only fitting that Calvin Borel would reach a career milestone victory in a familiar manner, at Churchill Downs, on a longshot, and by flying up the rail. The 41-year-old rider recorded his 4,500th victory aboard 18-1 Screen Your Friend in the $164,550 Bashford Manor Stakes (gr. III) July 5 in Louisville, Ky.
Steve Asmussen has an excellent chance to capture the Bashford Manor Stakes (gr. III) for the third time in his career, as the leading training sends out the top two choices in the $150,000-added event July 5 at Churchill Downs.
| Trainer | Steven M. Asmussen |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Larry J. Sterling, Jr. |
| Owner | J. Kirk Robison |
| Breeder | Elm Tree Farm, LLC |
| Lyin' Heart View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lion Heart | Tale of the Cat |
| Satin Sunrise | ||
| Rumba Punch | Green Dancer | |
| T. K. O. Lady |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKJUL2007 Hip 131 |
Yearling | Kirk Robinson | Elm Tree Farm, agent | $100,000 |
| FTTAPR2008 Hip 75 |
Two-year-old | Asmussen Horse Center, agent | ($20,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Tapwrit |
| Classic Empire |
| Always Dreaming |
| Arrogate |
| Twisted Tom |
| Spooky Woods |
| Songbird |
| Gormley |
| Lookin At Lee |
| Irish War Cry |
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