Prayer for Relief Retired, Will Stand at Pleasant Acres
Zayat Stables' multiple graded stakes winner Prayer for Relief has been retired and will stand at Pleasant Acres Stallions in Morriston, Fla., the farm's owner said March 10.
Prayer for Relief
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2008
- KY-Bred
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Prayer for Relief in the post parade for the 2017 Pegasus World Cup
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Prayer for Relief - Gulfstream Park, January 26, 2017
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Prayer for Relief - Gulfstream Park, January 26, 2017
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Prayer for Relief - Gulfstream Park - January 25, 2017
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Prayer for Relief - Gulfstream Park, January 21, 2017
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Prayer for Relief - Gulfstream Park, January 21, 2017
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Prayer For Relief at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer For Relief at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer for Relief at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer for Relief gallops at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer for Relief at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer for Relief at Gulfstream Park Jan 20 2017
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Prayer for Relief - Breeders' Cup 2014
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Prayer for Relief wins the 2013 Cornhusker.
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Prayer for Relief wins the 2011 Super Derby.
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Prayer for Relief wins the 2011 Super Derby.
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Prayer for Relief - Louisiana Downs, 09/09/11
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Prayer for Relief - Louisiana Downs, 09/09/11
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Prayer for Relief wins the Iowa Derby.
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Prayer for Relief will carry 123 pounds in the Louisiana Handicap.
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Fordubai upset the $100,000 Louisiana Handicap at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Jan. 18 to earn his second career stakes score by a length.
Prayer for Relief Leads Louisiana Handicap
Zayat Stables' Prayer for Relief, 6 1/4-length winner of the Tenacious Handicap last time out, looms a strong choice despite top impost of 123 pounds in the Louisiana Handicap Jan. 18 at Fair Grounds.
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Game on Dude Works at Hollywood for Clark
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19 Nominated for Clark Handicap Nov. 29
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Successful Dan to Bypass Homecoming Classic
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Prayer for Relief Adds Governor's Cup Win
Favored Prayer for Relief turned the tables on his local nemesis Alternation and held off a determined run from Worldly by a head in the $175,000 Governor's Cup Stakes on the night of Aug. 17.
Prayer for Relief Answers All in Cornhusker
Zayat Stables' Prayer for Relief, second in his only two starts this year, broke through with a victory in the $300,000 Cornhusker Handicap (gr. III) at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino June 29.
Silver Max, Prayer for Relief Top Cornhusker
Six horses are entered in the grade III, 1 1/8-mile race at Prairie Meadows on the night of June 29.
Master Rick Rolls On in Lone Star Park 'Cap
In a near replay of last month's Texas Mile Stakes (gr. III), Master Rick galloped past stablemate Prayer for Relief in the stretch to win the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III) by one length May 27.
Master Rick Seeks to Extend Winning Streak
Richard Davis' Master Rick will try for a third straight win overall and second straight graded stakes score when he faces four other rivals in the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (gr. III) Monday, May 27.
Connections
| Trainer | Dale L. Romans |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Robby Albarado |
| Owner | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| Breeder | G. R. Aschinger |
Pedigree
| Prayer for Relief View Five-Cross Pedigree | Jump Start | A.P. Indy |
| Steady Cat | ||
| Sparklin Lil | Mr. Sparkles | |
| Icelandic Dancer |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2008 Hip 3640 |
Weanling | War Horse Place | ($39,000) | |
| KEESEP2009 Hip 1267 |
Yearling | Zayat Stables | Legacy Bloodstock, agent for War Horse Place | $80,000 |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
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