The conditions were dreadful, the weight spread oppressive, but Wise Dan found a way to overcome all adversity to capture the Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) on the night of June 29 over yielding turf at rainy Churchill Downs.
Hogy pounced on the leaders coming out of the turn and took command in the stretch to register his first graded stakes win with an 8-1 upset in the $150,000 Hanshin Cup Stakes (gr. III) May 25 at Arlington Park.
Multiple graded stakes winner Nates Mineshaft highlights the lineup for this year's $150,000 Hanshin Cup (gr. III) at Arlington Park May 25, making his first appearance for owner Windy Hill Farm in more than 11 months.
Guys Reward, stalking three wide into the stretch on a soggy Churchill Downs turf course, drew clear approaching the furlong pole to win the closing night Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) by two lengths July 1.
Four D Stable's homebred Turallure seeks his first win of 2012 in the $150,000 Firecracker Handicap (gr. IIT) July 1 at Churchill Downs, taking on five other older turf contenders as the 122-pound highweight.
| Trainer | Philip J. Oliver |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Norberto Arroyo, Jr. |
| Owner | Humphrey, Jr., G. Watts and St. George Farm Racing LLC |
| Breeder | G. Watts Humphrey Jr., John P. Cline II & Robin P. Cline |
| Seruni View Five-Cross Pedigree | Saint Liam | Saint Ballado |
| Quiet Dance | ||
| Lady Melesi | Colonial Affair | |
| Eye Catching |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 2063 |
Yearling | Phil Oliver, agent | Lane's End, agent | $145,000 |
| Mill Road |
| Arrogate |
| Unspoiled Moments |
| Flipcup |
| Classic Empire |
| Lady Aurelia |
| Tapwrit |
| Always Dreaming |
| Gun Runner |
| Josey Wales |
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