Woodbine's Bold Venture Stakes Up For Grabs
It's anybody's race as 11 sprinters line up for 6 1/2-furlong Polytrack test at Woodbine.
Sensational Slam wins the 2010 Clarendon Stakes.
Photo: Michael Burns- News
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Clearly Now Faces Class Field in Forego
Belmont Sprint (gr. III) stakes winner Clearly Now takes on nine opponents as he attempts to duplicate his Herculean performance in the $500,000 Forego Stakes (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga Race Course.
Veteran Strapping Groom Tops Tom Fool
Veteran campaigner Strapping Groom, winner of the Forego Stakes (gr. I) over a muddy track last year, has been installed the 7-5 morning line choice in the field of seven drawn for the March 1 Tom Fool Handicap (gr. III).
Strapping Groom Returns to Graded Ranks
Strapping Groom makes his return to the graded ranks Feb. 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack in the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (gr. III), a six-furlong sprint on the Withers (gr. III) undercard.
All 12 Can Make a Case in Blue Grass
On paper, a decent case can be made for all dozen 3-year-olds entered in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), possibly opening the door for yet another outsider to jump into the Triple Crown mix.
Pletcher Eyes 3rd Straight With Anticipation
Todd Pletcher sent out Bittel Road and Interactif to win the With Anticipation the past two years and will have another live chance when he sends out Sensational Slam in a field of 10 and two also-eligibles.
Chinchon Proof of Inbreeding's Effects
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
From a Sex Appeal family branch that has rarely hit in recent generations, United Nations (gr. IT) winner Chinchon was bred on a smart family inbreeding pattern.
Connections
| Trainer | Patrick J. Quick |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Luis Contreras |
| Owner | Paradise Farms Corp. |
| Breeder | Hill 'N' Dale Farms |
Pedigree
| Sensational Slam View Five-Cross Pedigree | Grand Slam | Gone West |
| Bright Candles | ||
| Roman Romance | San Romano | |
| Cartakris |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2009 Hip 441 |
Yearling | BMS | Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency, agent | $80,000 |
| OBSMAR2010 Hip 256 |
Two-year-old | Todd A. Pletcher, agent | Nick de Meric, agent | $240,000 |
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