Zito-Trained Starstruck Tops Suwannee River
Nick Zito tries to add a rare turf score to his graded stakes resume when he sends out Starstruck in the Suwannee River Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 7.
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes 7/27/2014.
Photo: Equi-Photo/Ryan Denver
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes 7/27/2014.
Photo: Equi-Photo/Bill Denver
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes.
Photo: Equi-Photo
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes.
Photo: Equi-Photo/William Osborn
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes.
Photo: Equi-Photo/Mark Wyville
Starstruck wins the Matchmaker Stakes.
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Starstruck Heads Cast in Monmouth's Violet
Starstruck, Calumet Farm's 5-year-old Galileo mare, headlines the $100,000 Violet Stakes (gr. IIIT) Aug. 20 on the Jersey Shore, but the chestnut will have her work cut out for her against a full field.
Starstruck Back to Winning Ways in Matchmaker
Wearing the black and gold colors of historic Calumet Farm, Kerwin Clark split horses aboard Starstruck to take the $170,000 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (gr. III) at Monmouth Park on July 27.
Medea Seeks to Double Up in Matchmaker Stakes
Cornerstone Thoroughbreds' Medea, winner of the Eatontown Stakes (gr. IIIT) in her last start at Monmouth Park, looks to double up in the $150,000 WinStar Matchmaker Stakes (gr. IIIT) at the New Jersey racetrack July 27.
Aigue Marine Gets Trip, Wins Dick Memorial
Haras du Mezeray and Skymarc Farm's Aigue Marine benefited from a ground-saving trip to capture her first United States stakes win in the $200,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Delaware Park July 5.
Somali Lemonade Visits Pimlico for Gallorette
Caroline Forgason's Somali Lemonade has spent her fair share of time on a horse van, and will add Pimlico Race Course to her resume when she faces nine others in the $150,000 Gallorette Handicap (gr. IIIT).
Abaco Makes the Grade in Cardinal 'Cap
Shuffled back at the break and swung wide off the turn, Phipps Stable homebred Abaco overcame with a strong late run to win the $112,800 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT), her first graded score, on Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Miz Ida Returns to Site of Last Victory
Early Times Mint Julep Handicap (gr. IIIT) winner Miz Ida returns to the site of her latest victory in the $100,000 Cardinal Handicap (gr. IIIT) Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs.
Starstruck Shines Bright in Matchmaker Stakes
Good things come to those who wait, and so it was that Calumet Farm's Irish filly Starstruck bided time stalking the pace, waiting for the right moment to take home the win in the 47th Matchmaker Stakes.
International Intrigue in Matchmaker Stakes
An international field of fillies and mares is set for the 47th running of the $150,000 Matchmaker Stakes (gr. IIIT) for 3-year-olds and up at Monmouth Park July 28.
Connections
| Trainer | Nicholas P. Zito |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Jose Lezcano |
| Owner | Calumet Farm |
| Breeder | Mrs C. L. Weld |
Pedigree
| Starstruck (IRE) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Galileo (IRE) | Sadler's Wells |
| Urban Sea | ||
| Agnetha (GER) | Big Shuffle | |
| Aerleona (IRE) |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TATOCT2010 Hip 41 |
Yearling | Ben McElroy | The Castlebridge Consignment | $141,310 |
Search Horses
Trending Horses
| Dortmund |
| International Star |
| Upstart |
| American Pharoah |
| Far Right |
| Texas Red |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| Far From Over |
| California Chrome |
| Itsaknockout |
