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Vyjack (KY)

2010 Bay Gelding

Trainer: Rudy R. Rodriguez
Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
Owner: Pick Six Racing (David Wilkenfeld)
Breeder: Machmer Hall
Vyjack Into Mischief Harlan's Holiday
Leslie's Lady
Life Happened Stravinsky
Round It Off
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Auction History

YearSalePrice
2011Fasig-Tipton Kentucky 2011 Select Yearling Sale$45,000
2012Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2012 Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale$100,000

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Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 258 selected yearlings for The July Sale, which will be held in Lexington July 15. The 2013 catalog may now be viewed at Fasig-Tipton's website and will be available from the company's offices.

 Monday, June 10, 2013
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Here's a rundown of the field for the June 8 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), with reasons each contender could get the money... and why they might not.

 Friday, June 07, 2013
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Here are some of the players in one of the most perplexing Belmont Stakes in years.

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 Thursday, June 06, 2013
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Vyjack Breezes Five Furlongs at Belmont Park

Grade II winner Vyjack completed serious preparations for the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) by working five furlongs in :59 Tuesday, June 4 at Belmont Park for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.

 Tuesday, June 04, 2013
McPeek Plans to Start Frac Daddy in Belmont

McPeek Plans to Start Frac Daddy in Belmont

Trainer Ken McPeek confirmed Monday June 3 that Magic City Thoroughbred Partners' Frac Daddy will run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park in field that could include 15 starters.

 Monday, June 03, 2013
Lukas Duo Confirmed to Run in Belmont Stakes

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Preakness (gr. I) winner Oxbow and stablemate Will Take Charge will van to Belmont Park June 3 to compete in the upcoming Belmont Stakes (gr. I), Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed.

 Friday, May 31, 2013

Brisk Activity Expected at F-T Midlantic Sale

One day after a Preakness Stakes (gr. I) victory by Oxbow, the barn area at the Maryland State Fairgrounds at Timonium was flush with activity on the eve of Fasig-Tipton's Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale May 20-21.

 Sunday, May 19, 2013
Itsmyluckyday's Preakness Work Postponed

Itsmyluckyday's Preakness Work Postponed

A wet track at Monmouth Park prompted trainer Eddie Plesa Jr. to postpone a scheduled pre-Preakness (gr. I) breeze for Itsmyluckyday the morning of May 11.

 Saturday, May 11, 2013
Orb Pleases, Goldencents Settles at Pimlico

Orb Pleases, Goldencents Settles at Pimlico

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winner Orb gave exercise rider Jenn Patterson all the right signs May 9 in his preparation for the 138th Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course.

 Thursday, May 09, 2013
Two Derby Starters Added to Preakness List

Two Derby Starters Added to Preakness List

Two horses who were unplaced in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Normandy Invasion and Vyjack, have been added to the list of possible candidates for the May 18 Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico.

 Monday, May 06, 2013
Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013

Kentucky Derby News Minute: 5/2/2013

Lenny Shulman reports the news of the day, including Vyjack's work, Giant Finish's arrival, the Pletcher 5 on the track, and the weather.

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 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Kentucky Derby: Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack

Kentucky Derby: Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack

Trainer Rudy Rodriguez sent Kentucky Derby contender Vyjack through a three-furlong breeze at Churchill Downs May 2.

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 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Derby Entrant Vyjack Breezes

Derby Entrant Vyjack Breezes

Two days before he is scheduled to run in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Vyjack "blew out" three furlongs in :37 at Churchill Downs May 2.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013
Spendthrift Hopes for Big Oaks, Derby Weekend

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Spendthrift Farm owner B. Wayne Hughes had plenty of horses to keep an eye on April 30 during the training time for those preparing for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) and Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands(gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Vyjack Would Love to Follow Funny Cide's Path

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Rudy Rodriguez would like to celebrate the 10th anniversary of New York-based gelding Funny Cide winning the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) by sending out New York-based gelding Vyjack to a Derby victory.

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Kentucky Derby 2013: Rudy Rodriguez - Vyjack

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Trainer Rudy Rodriguez on Vyjack, his first Derby starter.

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 Monday, April 29, 2013
Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close

Haskin's Derby Report: The Players Up Close

What better way to kick off live Kentucky Derby coverage than with a photo gallery of some of the major players and some early observations.

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 Friday, April 26, 2013
Vyjack Heads Derby Works with Half Mile Move

Vyjack Heads Derby Works with Half Mile Move

Vyjack, third in the Wood Memorial (gr. I) last time out, led a small group of workers for the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) on the morning of April 26 at Churchill Downs. Also on the tab were Golden Soul and Falling Sky.

 Friday, April 26, 2013
Trainer Rodriguez Guides Vyjack at Churchill

Trainer Rodriguez Guides Vyjack at Churchill

Trainer Rudy Rodriguez put his skills as a former rider to use on Tuesday, April 23, riding grade II winner Vyjack on the Churchill Downs main track in preparation for the Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).

 Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/23/2013

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Steve Haskin reshuffles his deck of 12 and reminds us how to handicap the old fashioned way this week on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen.

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 Monday, April 22, 2013
After the Wire - Kentucky Derby Preview

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 Sunday, April 21, 2013
Brown, Lukas Work Derby Charges at Churchill

Brown, Lukas Work Derby Charges at Churchill

Normandy Invasion and Will Take Charge both worked over a fast Churchill Downs main track April 21 as they near their scheduled starts in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands.

 Sunday, April 21, 2013
Vyjack Breezes Easy Half at Fair Hill

Vyjack Breezes Easy Half at Fair Hill

Pick Six Racing's Vyjack, who has been recovering from a lung infection detected after a third-place finish in the Wood Memorial (gr. I), returned to the work tab April 19.

 Friday, April 19, 2013
Vyjack Trainer Rodriguez Gets KY License

Vyjack Trainer Rodriguez Gets KY License

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission license review committee April 16 recommended Rudy Rodriguez conditionally be approved for a license in the state. Rodriguez will be required to maintain 24-hour sureveillance.

 Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 4/16/2013

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 Monday, April 15, 2013
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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Vyjack wins the 2013 Gotham.
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