Barretts Sale to Offer Ready to Run Horses
Barretts' paddock sale at Del Mar in Southern California offers a twist to the usual horses of racing age sale.
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Soul Warrior wins the 2009 West Virginia Derby.
Photo: Ethel Riser / Mountaineer Photo ServiceConnections
| Trainer | Steven M. Asmussen |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jordan K. Olesiak |
| Owner | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| Breeder | Bob Austin, Copperhead Stable & David Hanley |
Pedigree
| Soul Warrior View Five-Cross Pedigree | Lion Heart | Tale of the Cat |
| Satin Sunrise | ||
| Urmia | Meadowlake | |
| Chaldea |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEENOV2006 Hip 985 |
Weanling | Circle M Farm | Gracefield, agent | $175,000 |
| KEESEP2007 Hip 859 |
Yearling | B.M.S | Denali Stud, agent | $95,000 |
| OBSMAR2008 Hip 144 |
Two-year-old | Zayat Stables | Nick de Meric, agent | $290,000 |
| FTKHRA2013 Hip 344 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Northwind Thoroughbreds | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $20,000 |
| OBSJAN2014 Hip 380 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Ham Stables | Eversole Thoroughbreds, agent | $9,000 |
No Catching Regal Ransom in Super Derby
Concerns about Regal Ransom's readiness coming into the $750,000 Super Derby (gr. II) proved inconsequential when the well-bred Godolphin colt rolled to a front-running victory at Louisiana Downs Sept. 19.
THS: The Super Derby (Video)
Jason, Evan, and James Scully of twinspires preview the Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs. Plus picks for the Woodbine Mile. Watch Now
Soul Warrior, Regal Ransom Duel in Super 'D'
Soul Warrior has been installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite for the 30th running of the $750,000 Super Derby (gr. II) Sept. 19 at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City.
Gone Astray Leaves 'em Behind in Pa. Derby
Phipps Stable's homebred Gone Astray wrapped up his first graded stakes victory in a big way, as he drew off in the stretch to score in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) by 9 1/4 lengths Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack.
Soul Warrior Favored in Pennsylvania Derby
Nine 3-year-olds will face off in the $1-million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 7 at Philadelphia Park Casino and Racetrack, led by Zayat Stables' Soul Warrior, the 3-1 morning line favorite.
Second-Crop Standouts
PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
The weekend brought a couple of new players to the 3-year-old scene and also underlined just how strong the second-crop sires are.
Countdown to the Cup: Three, two, one...Phht
A story about Rachel Alexandra seems out of place in a column about the Breeders' Cup, but who cares. That's between Jess Jackson and the Breeders' Cup decision makers. Even though there will be no launching of the Rachel rocket on Nov. 7, it's still fun to "count down" to the imaginary blast off.
Soul Warrior Splits 'Em in WV Derby Upset
It was indeed big drama in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort on Aug. 1, but if the odds board was any indication, it was an unexpected result.
Mine That Bird Takes to the 'Country Roads'
- By Steve Haskin
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While America's 3-year-old sweetheart Rachel Alexandra is frolicking at the Jersey Shore Aug. 2 in the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, and a deep, well-matched group of colts gather in the Adirondacks for the Jim Dandy Stakes (gr. II) at Saratoga, the winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! brands (gr. I) for the first time in history will be out in the Appalachians, showing off in front of the Mountaineer Park crowd in the West Virginia Derby (gr. II).
WV Derby Field Beginning to Take Shape
Organized horse racing in West Virginia dates back at least 223 years, but no horse who has won the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) has ever competed in the Mountaineer State before. That status is going to change on Aug. 1, when Mine That Bird goes to the post in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort.
Louisiana Derby Analysis
Triple Crown Talk blog, with host Jason Shandler, analyzes the Louisiana Derby.
Friesan Fire is Louisiana Derby Choice
Friesan Fire, winner of the LeComte (gr. III) and Risen Star (gr. III), has been installed the 5-2 morning line choice in the 10-horse field that will contest the March 14, $600,000 Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.
That Handicapping Show: Risen Star
This week, Jason and Tom analyze the Risen Star (gr. III) at Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 7. Also Brisnet's handicapping expert The Wizard's Spotlight Play is Race 3 at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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