Sum of the Parts Wires Phoenix Field
The 3-year-old son of Speightstown earns a spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint with the win.
Noble's Promise wins the 2011 Aristides.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Noble's Promise wins the 2011 Aristides.
Photo: Churchill Downs/Reed Palmer Photography
Noble's Promise wins the 2009 Breeders' Futurity.
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Noble's Promise at the 2009 Breeders' Cup
Photo: Mathea Kelley
Noble's Promise wins the 2009 Fitz Dixon, Jr. Memorial Juvenile Stakes at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wide-Open Phoenix Offers Breeders' Cup Shot
Opening day at Keeneland offers one of the last gateways to a spot in the Xpressbet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), and it's a wide open contest.
Riley Tucker vs. Cash Refund in Aristides
Riley Tucker and Cash Refund figure to be the top two in the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) at Churchill Downs. The six-furlong stakes is one of three under the lights under the Twin Spires June 2.
Trappe Shot Seeks Grade I Win in Vanderbilt
Led by impressive True North Handicap (gr. II) winner Trappe Shot, eight older sprinters will try to catapult to the top of the sprint standings in the $250,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap Aug. 7 at Saratoga.
Giant Ryan Takes Smile Sprint With Big Finish
Giant Ryan ran his winning streak to five races when he collared pacesetting Irrefutable a couple of strides before the wire to win by a neck in the $350,000 Smile Sprint Handicap (gr. II) July 9 at Calder Race Course.
Noble's Promise Ready for Smile
Noble's Promise made headlines finishing a close third in the 2009 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) and fifth in the 2010 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
The Week in Photos: June 6, 2011.
Racing across the world, and prepping for the Belmont Stakes. View Slideshow
Noble's Promise Triumphs in Aristides Battle
A little sharper in his second start of the season, Noble's Promise returned to Churchill Downs to post a hard-fought win in the $110,300 Aristides Stakes (gr. III) June 4.
All 8 Aristides Entrants Fond of Churchill
Of the eight entrants drawn for the $100,000 Aristides Stakes (gr. III), not only do all of them have one-turn wins at Churchill Downs, but six of them have stakes wins over the track.
Smiling Tiger Tops Tough Churchill Downs Cast
Smiling Tiger, making his first appearance under the Twin Spires since finishing third in last fall's Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), is the mild favorite in the $300,000 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) May 7.
R Heat Lightning, Kathmanblu Drill in Slop
R Heat Lightning, the likely Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) favorite, and Kathmanblu braved a steady rain and sloppy track conditions at Churchill Downs to put in timed workouts just after the track maintenance break April 23.
Twirling Candy Erases Bid's Mark in Malibu
John Sadler and Joel Rosario completed a sweep of the three graded stakes on the opening day program at Santa Anita Dec. 26 when Twirling Candy nosed Smiling Tiger in a thrilling finish to the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I).
Santa Anita Season Opens With Anticipation
Santa Anita Park unveils its new natural dirt track Dec. 26 with a quality nine-race card that includes the $250,000 Malibu Stakes (gr. I), which drew a well-balanced field of 11 3-year-olds.
Who Will be the 2011 Handicap Stars?
The recent retirements of many 2010 stars leaves major question marks for next year. Read Blog
Canford Cliffs Peaks in St. James's Palace
Canford Cliffs followed up his win in the Abu Dhabi Irish Two Thousand Guineas (Ire-I) with a scintillating victory over a top class field in the St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot June 15.
Noble's Promise to Skip Preakness; Ascot Next
Noble's Promise will pass the May 15 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) and will point instead for the one-mile St. James's Palace Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot
TC Talk: Derby 136 Picks
Instead of going into analysis on each horse, I'll keep it succinct and focus only on horses I like best. Read Blog
Haskin's Derby Report: Victor in the Slop
No one can boast of having a better slop pedigree than Stately Victor.
THS: The 2010 Kentucky Derby
Jason, Evan, James Scully, and special guest Jill Byrne preview The Kentucky Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Derby Preview: Is the West the Best?
The two top choices in the first leg of the 2010 Triple Crown are based in California. Lookin at Lucky, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, and Sidney's Candy, the 5-1 second choice, lead a field of 20 3-year-olds in Derby 136.
Win Or Lose, McPeek Enjoying Another Derby
Already with a victory in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) and now in his fourth Derby, Ken McPeek feels no pressure to win the May 1 race with Noble's Promise.
Monday Works: Lucky Drills 5f in 1:00 4/5
Lookin At Lucky, the new favorite for Saturday's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), works five furlongs in the mud at Churchill Downs in 1:00 4/5 during a busy day for Derby contenders.
Haskin's Derby Report: Pletcher Marches On
With Eskendereya gone, Todd Pletcher regroups; new favorite Lookin at Lucky lookin' good.
On to Kentucky Derby With Noble's Promise
Noble's Promise, the Cuvee colt who has overcome adversity along the Triple Crown trail, has been confirmed for the May 1 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after a half-mile workout and endoscopic exam April 26.
UPDATE: Graded Stakes Earnings List
In light of the defections of Rule and Eskendereya from the contenders list and the confirmation Devil May Care will be entered, here is the list of Derby hopefuls based on graded stakes earnings as of mid-morning April 26.
McPeek: Noble's Promise '60-40' For Derby
After the colt's sharop work April 20, the trainer is feeling better about his chances to make the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starting gate May 1 at Churchill Downs
Noble's Promise Fires Bullet at Churchill
Noble's Promise, showing no ill effects from cuts in both front legs from his previous start, registered a bullet workout of :59 4/5 for five furlongs April 20 at Churchill Downs
Beautician Posts Stellar Work at Churchill
Beautician, who is slated to run in the April 30 Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), worked five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 in company with her stablemate Noble's Promise, a Derby prospect, at Churchill Downs April 20.
Noble's Promise Derby Status Still Undecided
Trainer Ken McPeek said Noble's Promise, who arrived at Churchill Downs April 15 following a van ride from trainer Ken McPeek's Magdelena Farm, is still "on the fence" for the Kentucky Derby.
Albarado Will Ride Endorsement in Derby
Robby Albarado, who rode Endorsement to an upset win in the Sunland Derby (gr. III) March 28 and is also the regular jockey for Noble's Promise, has committed to riding Endorsement for the May 1 Kentucky Derby.
Noble's Promise Heading to Churchill Downs
Noble's Promise, a banged-up fifth behind Line of David in the April 10 Arkansas Derby (gr. I) is doing better and will ship to Churchill Downs the morning of April 14 according to trainer Ken McPeek.
Noble's Promise Sustained Cuts in Ark. Derby
Noble's Promise, the 8-5 favorite in the Arkansas Derby (gr. I), came out of his fifth-place finish race with cuts on both his front legs suffered while getting squeezed by competitors at the start and on the first turn.
Graded Earnings Update as of April 10
The results of the April 10 Toyota Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby (both gr. I) play role in graded list shakeup
Sadler, Line of David Upset Arkansas Derby
Red-hot trainer John Sadler captured the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) with front-running upsetter Line of David at Oaklawn Park April 10, just a week after Sadler took the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) with Sidney's Candy.
And Down the Stretch They Come...
This weekend offers the last 2 major Derby preps...Who will make the graded earnings cut and who won't? Read Blog
THS: Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby
Jason, Tom, and James Scully of twinspires.com preview the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) and the Arkansas Derby (gr. I). Watch Video
Noble's Promise's Stamina Key in Ark. Derby
He's among a trio of leading 3-year-old prospects, including Super Saver and Dublin, headlining the $1 million Arkansas Derby after entries were taken for the April 10 renewal at Oaklawn Park.
Weekend Winners Safe on Graded Earnings List
Churchill Downs' official list of Kentucky Derby contenders by graded stakes earnings as of April 5.
Eskendereya Tops Day 1 of KDFW Pool 3
Fountain of Youth (gr. II) winner Eskendereya was the slight betting favorite at the conclusion of the March 26 first day of wagering in the third and final pool of Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Ice Box Now Sixth on Graded Earnings List
Victory in the March 20 Florida Derby (gr. I) propelled Robert LaPenta's Ice Box into sixth position on the graded earnings list of leading contenders for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Lookin At Lucky, Zenyatta Top NTRA Polls
Following a "March Madness" style weekend on the track there was plenty of movement in this week's NTRA Thoroughbred Polls released the afternoon of March 15.
Lookin At Lucky Starts Year With Rebel Nod
Favored Lookin at Lucky, trying blinkers and dirt for the first time in his 2010 debut, won the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park when his late bid produced a neck victory over the stubborn Noble's Promise.
Lookin At Lucky Debuts With Blinkers in Rebel
Trainer Bob Baffert brings out his big gun, 2009 juvenile champion Lookin At Lucky, in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 13. Now he just wants to be sure the son of Smart Strike is ready to fire.
Several Notable 3YOs Work in Florida
Noble's Promise worked a sharp five furlongs in 1:00 1/5 March 5 at Gulfstream Park for trainer Ken McPeek as he gets closer to his season debut expected to come in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. III) next weekend
Q&A With Noble's Promise Trainer Ken McPeek
Because he hasn't yet raced in 2010, Noble's Promise has been a somewhat forgotten Kentucky Derby contender. Read Blog
Jackson Bend Works in :47 at Palm Meadows
The 3-year-old is one of the favorites for the Fountain of Youth (gr. II).
Kentucky Derby Trail: Gung Ho
A look back at last weekend's races and a profile of impressive Fair Grounds allowance winner Hotep.
Two Topweighted on Experimental
Vale of York and Lookin At Lucky, the one-two finishers in the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I), share the high weight assignment of 126 pounds on the 2009 Experimental Free Handicap.
Lookin At Lucky Collects in CashCall Futurity
Heavy favorite Lookin At Lucky wrapped up divisional honors as the nation's top 2-year-old after his convincing win in the $750,000 CashCall Futurity (gr. I) at Hollywood Park Dec. 19.
THS: CashCall Futurity (Video)
Jason, Tom, and Les Instone of twinspires/brisnet, preview the CashCall Futurity (gr. I) on That Handicapping Show. Watch Video
Connections
| Trainer | Kenneth G. McPeek |
|---|---|
| Jockey | David Cohen |
| Owner | J C M Racing |
| Breeder | C. Kidder,Cole & B. Kidder |
Pedigree
| Noble's Promise View Five-Cross Pedigree | Cuvee | Carson City |
| Christmas Star | ||
| The Devil's Trick | Clever Trick | |
| Sunyata |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2007 Hip 4188 |
Weanling | Southcoast Bloodstock, agent for Wild as Elle | Gainesway, agent | $10,000 |
| OBSAUG2008 Hip 40 |
Yearling | Ballinswood Sales, agent | ($25,000) | |
| FTKNOV2011 Hip 155 |
Racing or stallion prospect | JCM Racing | Magdalena Farm, agent | $125,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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