Kensei, who won the Dwyer Stakes (gr. II) at Belmont Park earlier this season, returns to the New York oval Oct. 11 to lead a field of five in the $150,000 Jerome Handicap (gr. II) for 3-year-olds going one mile on the main track.
It Happened Again and Doc's Friend, a pair of colts from the barn of Larry Jones who defeated older horses last time out, lead a full field of a dozen 3-year-olds in the $150,000 Barbaro Stakes (gr. III) July 19 at Delaware Park.
Jason, Evan, and the Wizard analyze the Coolmore Lexington (gr. II). Plus, thoughts on the Kentucky Derby field. Watch Video
When Doug O'Neill discovered a left front shin injury on Square Eddie in the beginning of February, he figured the colt's Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) chances were over. But a speedy recovery and a series of nice works has O'Neill thinking of roses just two months later, and a nice effort in the $300,000 Coolmore Lexington Stakes (gr. II) April 18 at Keeneland will likely send the son of Smart Strike on to Louisville.
Keeneland stakes coordinator Tia Borgemenke has 12 horses listed as probable for the April 18 Lexington Stakes (gr. II), headed by 2008 Lane's End Breeders' Futurity (gr. I) winner Square Eddie.
| Trainer | Barclay Tagg |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| Owner | Lael Stable |
| Breeder | Diamond A Racing Corp. |
| Pitched Perfectly View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pleasantly Perfect | Pleasant Colony |
| Regal State | ||
| Musical Minister | Deputy Minister | |
| Ballerina Princess |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTFFEB2008 Hip 14 |
Two-year-old | Gary Contessa, agent | Harris Training Center, agent | $95,000 |
| California Chrome |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Upstart |
| Bodemeister |
| International Star |
| Far Right |
| Texas Red |
| Buddy's Saint |
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