With a more favorable pace scenario than the one he got in last month's Rebel Stakes (gr. II), trainer Larry Jones is confident that his colt Old Fashioned will prove his ability in the $1-million Arkansas Derby (gr. II).
Win Willy, a 56-1 shot, handed Old Fashioned the first loss of his career when he outfought the heavy favorite in the final eighth of a mile to win the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park March 14.
Already regarded by many as the best 3-year-olds in the land, Fox Hills Farms' Old Fashioned will look to solidify himself as the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) favorite when he takes on eight rivals in the $300,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) March 14 at Oaklawn Park.
Unbeaten Old Fashioned, at the top of many early prognostications for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), makes his 2009 debut in the $250,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park Feb. 16.
Before we get to this past week's races, including Monday's Smarty Jones Stakes, there is a pedigree pattern developing this year that you don't normally see to this degree.
| Trainer | Mike Chambers |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jake Barton |
| Owner | Mike Chambers |
| Breeder | Robert Waltrip Jr. |
| Poltergeist View Five-Cross Pedigree | Tapit | Pulpit |
| Tap Your Heels | ||
| I'm Relaunchable | Relaunch | |
| Oh Sweet Thing |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTTAUG2007 Hip 39 |
Yearling | Kindred Thoroughbreds | Stoneview Farm, agent | $30,000 |
| Dortmund |
| International Star |
| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Far Right |
| Texas Red |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Far From Over |
| California Chrome |
| Itsaknockout |
