Oscar Performance Speeds to Belmont Derby Victory
Amerman Racing's Oscar Performance took command of the $1.2 million Belmont Derby Invitational (G1T) entering the first turn after a handful broke well, and the initiative paid off.
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Senior Investment, morning after the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) at Belmont Park on June 11, 2017 in Elmont, New York.
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Senior Investment Belmont works at Belmont Park. June 9, 2017 Belmont in Elmont, New York.
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Senior Investment looks intently the track Thursday June 8, 2017 as he goes out for his morning exercise at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. in preparation for Saturday's Belmont Stakes.
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Senior Investment owners, Fern Circle, with Paul Fireman (front row, left, blue jacket/white trousers) May 20, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.
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Paul Fireman with Fern Circle May 20, 2017 Baltimore in Pimlico, Maryland.
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Senior Investment, morning after
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Senior Investment - Pimlico, May 18, 2017
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Senior Investment goes out for his morning exercise two days before the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course Thursday May 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Senior Investment with Kenny McPeek. Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment with Kenny McPeek. Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment with Kenny McPeek. Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment Preakness contenders at Pimlico. May 17, 2017
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill and Multiplier with Brendan Walsh have their final works at Keeneland May 14, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill has their final works at Keeneland May 14, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill has their final works at Keeneland May 14, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Senior Investment - Keeneland - May 14, 2017
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Barbara Banke Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment wins the 2017 Lexington Stakes
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Senior Investment with Channing Hill up wins The 36th Running of The Stonestreet Lexington (G3) at Keeneland on April 15, 2017 Keeneland in Lexington, Ky.
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Tapwrit Wears Down Irish War Cry to Win Belmont Stakes
With an inside trip just off favored Irish War Cry, Bridlewood Farm, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and Robert LaPenta's Tapwrit angled out late in the final turn under jockey Jose Ortiz and kicked well clear of the rest in the 1 1/2-mile classic.
Belmont Stakes News Update for June 9
Claire Novak reports on the status of Belmont Stakes contender Epicharis, who was seen Friday morning by the New York Racing Association's chief examining veterinarian. Also includes footage of Tapwrit, Meantime, Senior Investment, and more!
Belmont Analysis: End of a Long Odd Journey
Here we are at the end of the road--the often unpredictable Belmont Stakes, without the Kentucky Derby or Preakness winner, without the favorite Classic Empire, and with a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the head of the Japanese invader Epicharis.
Derby Runners May Hold an Edge in the Belmont Stakes
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park.
Epicharis Does Not Train After Lameness Treatment
- By Lenny Shulman and Claire Novak
- Thoroughbred Racing, International, Triple Crown, Northeast Region
The status of Japanese contender Epicharis is in question for the June 10 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) after the colt was treated with bute June 7 and did not go out to train June 8 at Belmont Park.
Belmont Scenario Shifts With Classic Empire's Absence
A foot abscess knocked Classic Empire out of the June 10 Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1), and left the rest of the entrants' connections to wonder how the race will play out in his absence.
Stability of Family Helps Hill Climb Mountain
Gratitude and humility flow freely from jockey Channing Hill, something the 29-year-old is particularly mindful of these days. He remembers all too well when that wasn't necessarily the case.
Senior Investment Goes Easy in Belmont Breeze
Preakness Stakes (G1) third-place finisher covered a half-mile in :50 1/5.
Senior Investment Breezes for Belmont Stakes
Fern Circle Stables' Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) winner Senior Investment posted a half-mile breeze the morning of May 31 in preparation for his expected bid in the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1).
Cloud Computing Leaves Pimlico, Others Thinking Belmont
With the glow of the sun pink on the horizon and most of the Pimlico Race Course stakes barn just beginning to rustle with activity, Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Cloud Computing departed from Baltimore to return to his Belmont Park home base May 21.
Cloud Computing Wears Down Classic Empire in Preakness
Cloud Computing moved alongside Classic Empire in the final sixteenth of the Preakness Stakes (G1) and just got his head in front at the wire. Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming set the pace and finished eighth.
Always Dreaming, Classic Empire Class of Preakness
Since Always Dreaming's Kentucky Derby triumph, there has been ample reason for both his camp and Classic Empire's to feel emboldened about the prospect of their horses throwing down something exceptional 14 days later.
Always Dreaming Draws Post 4 in Preakness
Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) winner Always Dreaming was assigned post 4 and installed as the 4-5 morning-line favorite May 17 at the post position draw for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
Lookin At Lee Leads May 16 Preakness Arrivals
Three vans transporting five candidates for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1) arrived at Pimlico Race Course within minutes of each other the afternoon of May 16.
Senior Investment First Classic Starter for Fireman
On May 20 Fireman will attend his first Triple Crown race, pulling into Pimlico Race Course as the owner of Senior Investment, a longshot entry in the 142nd Preakness Stakes (G1).
Multiplier, Senior Investment Turn in Preakness Works
Illinois Derby (G3) winner Multiplier and Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) winner Senior Investment both turned in their final works at Keeneland May 14 for the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).
Hence Likely to Join Lookin at Lee in Preakness
Trainer Steve Asmussen said Hence may join Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands runner-up Lookin at Lee in the May 20 Preakness Stakes (G1).
Senior Investment Circles Field to Take Lexington
Fern Circle Stables' Senior Investment nabbed West Coast at the wire after circling the field in a thrilling finish of the $200,000 the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) April 15 at Keeneland.
Girvin Heads Louisiana Derby Field
In a Triple Crown prep season that has been full of chaos, Brad Grady's Girvin will hope to supply a bit of stability April 1 in the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Connections
| Trainer | Kenneth G. McPeek |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Dylan Davis |
| Owner | Fern Circle Stables |
| Breeder | Dixiana Farms LLC |
Pedigree
| Senior Investment View Five-Cross Pedigree | Discreetly Mine | Mineshaft |
| Pretty Discreet | ||
| Plaid | Deputy Commander | |
| Sapphire Beads |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2015 Hip 2619 |
Yearling | Kenneth McPeek, agent | Lane's End, agent for Dixiana Farms | $95,000 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Arrogate |
| Songbird |
| Cool Catomine |
| Princess Victoria |
| Always Dreaming |
| Tapwrit |
| Irap |
| Accelerate |
| Abel Tasman |
| Zenyatta |
