Miner's Reserve to Miss Several Months
Trainer Nick Zito reported Aug. 30 that Miner's Reserve sustained a hairline fracture in his right knee in the Travers Stakes (gr. I) and the Mineshaft colt will be sidelined for several months.
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Miner's Reserve Exits Travers With Sore Foot
He set the pace in the "Midsummer Derby" before finishing seventh.
Zito Will Run All Three in Travers
Miner's Reserve will join stablemates Ice Box and Fly Down in the $1 million Shadwell Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 28, it was confirmed the day before the race.
A Little Warm Lukewarm Travers Favorite
A field of 11 was drawn for the Travers, with Jim Dandy winner A Little Warm pegged as the 7-2 morning-line favorite. Trappe Shot, First Dude, Super Saver, Afleet Again, and Ice Box are also returning from the Haskell.
Travers-Personal Ensign Double Offered
A double wager linking the Aug. 28 Travers Stakes (gr. I) with the following day's Personal Ensign (gr. I) will be offered at Saratoga Race Course.
Zito's Travers Hopefuls Turn in Works
Robert LaPenta's 3-year-olds Miner's Reserve and Ice Box put in workouts Aug. 20 at Saratoga, with both colts from the barn of Nick Zito listed as possible for the $1 million Travers (gr. I) on Aug. 28.
Zito Works Three at Saratoga
Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito had Ice Box, Fly Down, and Miner's Reserve all put in half-mile workouts over the Oklahoma training track at Saratoga the morning of Aug. 12.
A Little Warm Stays Hot in Jim Dandy
A Little Warm outlasted 15-1 longshot Miner's Reserve to score his first graded stakes win under John Velazquez in the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) July 31 at Saratoga.
A Little Warm Entered at Delaware June 29
A Little Warm, runner-up in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) in his most recent race, has been entered in a 1 1/16-mile allowance at Delaware Park June 29.
THS: Derby Trial and Derby Longshots
Jason and James Scully preview the Derby Trial. Plus, early longshot Derby plays. Watch Video
Rule Heads Lineup for Florida Derby
WinStar Farm's homebred Rule, part of trainer Todd Pletcher's powerful stable of 3-year-olds, is the 5-2 morning line favorite for the $750,000 Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park March 20.
Borel to Ride Jackson Bend in Wood
Calvin Borel has been named to ride Jackson Bend in the Wood Memorial, replacing Jeremy Rose.
Kentucky Derby Trail: Eight Isn't Enough
With a lull in the stakes action, this is a good time to complete a Top 20 list in what has been a wide-open year.
Connections
| Trainer | Nicholas P. Zito |
|---|---|
| Jockey | David Cohen |
| Owner | LaPenta, Robert, V. |
| Breeder | Manganaro LLC |
Pedigree
| Miner's Reserve View Five-Cross Pedigree | Mineshaft | A.P. Indy |
| Prospectors Delite | ||
| Royal Reserves | Forty Niner | |
| Royal Solution |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 1759 |
Yearling | Whitehorse Stables | Lane's End, agent | $150,000 |
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