Spot works on March 22, 2014.
Photo: Gulfstream Park Photo
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Kenny Martin
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Shannon Spies
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Leslie Martin
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Natalie Fawkes
Spot wins the 2014 Swale Stakes.
Photo: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King| Trainer | Nicholas P. Zito |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose L. Ortiz |
| Owner | Joseph H. Moss |
| Breeder | Curtis C. Green |
| Spot View Five-Cross Pedigree | Pulpit | A.P. Indy |
| Preach | ||
| Quiet Summernight | Quiet American | |
| Summernights Dream |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2012 Hip 218 |
Yearling | Highclere, agent, agent | ($150,000) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
West Point Thoroughbreds' Kentucky Derby runner-up Commanding Curve could make his first start since his ninth-place finish in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) in the July 25 Curlin Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
Kid Cruz, overpowered in the Preakness (gr. I) this spring but a sparkling winner last time out in the Easy Goer, returns to Belmont Park in the $200,000 Dwyer Stakes (gr. III) July 5.
As usual, trainer Bob Baffert has the racing world hanging on his every move leading up to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), even as he enters horses in the April 26 Derby Trial (gr. III).
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Claire Novak and Frank Angst analyze two Kentucky Derby prep races this weekend. Watch to see Claire and Frank predict how the Florida Derby and Louisiana Derby fields will unfold. watch video
Kiaran McLaughlin knew he was taking a risk when he decided to bypass the Feb. 22 Fountain of Youth with Holy Bull winner Cairo Prince; now the colt has little margin for error on the road to the Kentucky Derby.
After producing a bullet workout at Palm Meadows the morning of March 22, Spot was added to the list of probables for the upcoming $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park.
Cairo Prince, the probable favorite for the upcoming $1 million Besilu Stables Florida Derby (gr. I) at Gulfstream Park, breezed an easy half-mile in :50.90 the morning of March 22 at Palm Meadows.
The Besilu Stables Florida Derby remains a strong possibility for surprise Swales Stakes (gr. II) winner Spot, Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito said March 19, with a decision likely following an upcoming workout.
Joel Rosario, who rode General a Rod to a victory in the Gulfstream Park Derby Jan. 1, will be back aboard the Roman Ruler colt in his next start.
Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin examine the Santa Anita Handicap field, the history and memorable horses. Steve and Lenny recap the Gotham Stakes, rivalries, Del Mar's dirt and interview trainer Nick Zito about Spot. watch video
A big weekend of exciting finishes across the globe, from Hong Kong and Australia to North America. view slideshow
Evan Hammonds recaps the Swale Stakes, Palm Beach Stakes, and of course the Gotham Stakes. watch video
Making his initial start for trainer Nick Zito, Spot collared weakening No Nay Never in the drive and bounded away to a 2 1/2-length win in the $200,000 Swale Stakes (gr. II) March 1 at Gulfstream Park.
Two of the more accomplished juveniles of 2013 will make their 3-year-old season debuts March 1 when Havana and No Nay Never meet in the Swale Stakes (gr. II) March 1 at Gulfstream Park.
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