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Mark Valeski (KY)

3yo Bay Colt

Trainer: J. Larry Jones
Jockey: Rosie Napravnik
Owner: Brereton C. Jones
Breeder: Brereton C. Jones
Mark Valeski Proud Citizen Gone West
Drums Of Freedom
Pocho's Dream Girl Fortunate Prospect
True to Romeo
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Auction History

Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.

YearSalePrice
2010Keeneland Association September 2010 Yearling Sale($22,000)

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Peter Pan Preps Mark Valeski for Future

Peter Pan Preps Mark Valeski for Future

Connections were rewarded for their patience when Mark Valeski, making only the sixth start of his career, produced a decisive victory in the Peter Pan Stakes.

 6 days ago
Report: Mark Valeski Unlikely for Belmont

Report: Mark Valeski Unlikely for Belmont

Brereton Jones' homebred Mark Valeski probably won't compete in the June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), trainer Larry Jones told Daily Racing Form May 21.

 Monday, May 21, 2012
Union Rags, Dullahan Lead Belmont Prospects

Union Rags, Dullahan Lead Belmont Prospects

A strong contingent of horses will attempt to spoil the Triple Crown bid of I'll Have Another when the 3-year-olds assemble at Belmont Park on June 9 for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Sunday, May 20, 2012
After the Wire - 5/13/2012

After the Wire - 5/13/2012

Evan Hammonds recaps the Peter Pan Stakes, Lazaro Barrera Memorial Stakes and a quick Preakness preview.

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 Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mark Valeski Rewards Jones in Peter Pan

Mark Valeski Rewards Jones in Peter Pan

Following a bullet work May 7, trainer Larry Jones had Mark Valeski ready to go in the Peter Pan. After a stalking trip while wide into the lane he put away pacesetter Right to Vote for his first stakes victory May 12.

 Saturday, May 12, 2012
THS: Peter Pan Stakes

THS: Peter Pan Stakes

Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Peter Pan Stakes and quickly review the Kentucky Derby.

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 Thursday, May 10, 2012
Mark Valeski Arrives at Belmont for Peter Pan

Mark Valeski Arrives at Belmont for Peter Pan

Louisiana Derby (gr. II) runner-up Mark Valeski arrived at Belmont Park from Kentucky May 6 in advance of his scheduled start in the upcoming $200,000 Peter Pan Stakes (gr. II).

 Sunday, May 06, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

Kentucky Derby News Minute 5/1/2012

The withdrawal of Mark Valeski, which allows Optimizer to run, Rousing Sermon's work, gallops from Alpha, Went the Day Well, Trinniberg, and Prospective, new arrivals, and more. Sponsored by Three Chimneys Farm.

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 Tuesday, May 01, 2012

Mark Valeski out, Optimizer joins Derby field

Trainer Larry Jones removed Mark Valeski from Kentucky Derby consideration .

 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Mark Valeski Withdrawn From Derby

Mark Valeski Withdrawn From Derby

Brereton C. Jones' homebred Mark Valeski was declared out of the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) the morning of May 1.

 Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations

Haskin's Derby Trail: Early Observations

The works are done, and all that remains are the final gallops and observing how the horses are thriving during the final week

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 Monday, April 30, 2012
Kentucky Derby News Minute 4/30/2012

Kentucky Derby News Minute 4/30/2012

Lenny Shulman talks about the final Derby work outs for Creative Cause, Liaison, Daddy Nose Best, Sabercat and Mark Valeski. Daddy Long Legs works today across the Ocean and of course the weather forecast!

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 Monday, April 30, 2012
Five Derby Horses Breeze at Churchill Downs

Five Derby Horses Breeze at Churchill Downs

It was a warm, humid day at Churchill Downs on Monday, April 30, and the track was fast as a handful of contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands went through their final workouts.

 Monday, April 30, 2012
Jones Non-Committal on Mark Valeski for Derby

Jones Non-Committal on Mark Valeski for Derby

Trainer Larry Jones did not commit to a potential start in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) for Brereton C. Jones' homebred Mark Valeski after the colt breezed five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 at Churchill Downs.

 Monday, April 30, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

Haskin's Derby Trail: Remember Mark Valeski?

The Kentucky Derby trail and short memories go hand in hand. Remember when Mark Valeski was the next up-and-coming star, grabbing everyone's attention with his gutsy nose defeat to El Padrino in the Risen Star?

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 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Workout Will Determine Mark Valeski's Status

Workout Will Determine Mark Valeski's Status

Trainer Larry Jones says a workout by Mark Valeski will determine whether the Proud Citizen colt will be entered in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Sunday, April 29, 2012
Mark Valeski Works Sharp 5 Furlongs for Derby

Mark Valeski Works Sharp 5 Furlongs for Derby

Brereton Jones' Mark Valeski, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) and Risen Star Stakes (gr. II), drilled five furlongs in :59 3/5 at Churchill Downs April 23 for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Monday, April 23, 2012
April 22 Kentucky Derby Track Notes

April 22 Kentucky Derby Track Notes

Here's a round-up of activity at Churchill Downs April 22 surrounding the contenders for the 2012 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Sunday, April 22, 2012
April 19 Kentucky Derby Notes

April 19 Kentucky Derby Notes

A number of contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) continued their preparations April 19 at Churchill Downs.

 Thursday, April 19, 2012
Interview with Larry Jones 4/10/2012

Interview with Larry Jones 4/10/2012

Ron Mitchell interviews Larry Jones on location, about Havre de Grace, Mark Valeski, and more!

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 Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Jones: Mark Valeski Still on Derby Trail

Jones: Mark Valeski Still on Derby Trail

Trainer Larry Jones said April 4 that despite rumors that Mark Valeski came out of the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) with lameness, the horse is doing fine and is still being pointed toward the Kentucky Derby.

 Wednesday, April 04, 2012
109-1 Hero of Order Wins Louisiana Derby

109-1 Hero of Order Wins Louisiana Derby

No fooling, 109-1 shot Hero of Order won the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) April 1 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

 Sunday, April 01, 2012
Haskin's Derby Trail: 3/27/2012

Haskin's Derby Trail: 3/27/2012

Rosie Napravnik is one race away from hearing the strains of "My Old Kentucky Home" raining down on her again as she parades to the post in the Kentucky Derby.

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 Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Mark Valeski Out to Prove He's the Real Deal

Mark Valeski Out to Prove He's the Real Deal

The name doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but if he wins the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) on April 1 at Fair Grounds, Triple Crown fans better get used to saying Mark Valeski.

 Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Mark Valeski, 13 Others in Louisiana Derby

Mark Valeski, 13 Others in Louisiana Derby

The coupled entry of Mark Valeski and Mr. Bowling was made the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a full field of 14 for the $1 million Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots April 1.

 Monday, March 26, 2012
More Articles about Mark Valeski
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
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Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
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Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Photo: Coglianese Photos
Mark Valeski wins the 2012 Peter Pan..
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/29/2012
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/29/2012
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography/Churchill Downs
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Mark Valeski and Larry Jones at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Photo: Steve Haskin
Mark Valeski and Larry Jones at Churchill Downs 4/30/2012
Mark Valeski works towards the Kentucky Derby. 4/30/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Mark Valeski works towards the Kentucky Derby. 4/30/2012
Mark Valeski works towards the Kentucky Derby. 4/30/2012
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Mark Valeski works towards the Kentucky Derby. 4/30/2012
Mark Valeski - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Mark Valeski - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Mark Valeski - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
Mark Valeski - Churchill Downs, April 27, 2012.
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/23/2012
Photo: Reed Palmer/Churchill Downs
Mark Valeski at Churchill Downs 4/23/2012
Mark Valeski - CD April 21, 2012.
Photo: Reed Palmer Photography, Churchill Downs
Mark Valeski - CD April 21, 2012.
Mark Valeski - works March 27, 2012.
Photo: Alexander Barkoff
Mark Valeski - works March 27, 2012.
Mark Valeski wins an Allowance on January 13, 2012.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lou Hodges, Jr.
Mark Valeski wins an Allowance on January 13, 2012.
Mark Valeski (right) just loses to El Padrino in the Risen Star.
Photo: Hodges Photography/Lynn Roberts
Mark Valeski (right) just loses to El Padrino in the Risen Star.

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