Ben's Cat Maryland-Bred HOY for Fourth Year
King T. Leatherbury's evergreen Ben's Cat has been named Maryland-bred Horse of the Year for an unprecedented fourth time in the annual poll conducted by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.
Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
Race 9 at Pimlico on
- STK
- 5 furlongs
- $100,000
- 3 yo's & up
- 4:16 PM
- 57.75
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Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ben's Cat | $2.80 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 1 | Great Attack | $3.00 | $2.20 | |
| 2 | Smash and Grab | $2.10 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (8-1) | $7.60 |
| $2 Trifecta (8-1-2) | $12.60 |
| $2 Superfecta (8-1-2-4) | $21.40 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben's Cat |
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1¾ | $60,200 |
| 2 | Great Attack |
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2¾ | $20,200 |
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| 3 | Smash and Grab |
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3½ | $10,200 |
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| 4 |
A P Elvis
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$6,200 | |
| 5 |
Agonistic
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$3,200 | |
| SCR | Bold Thunder | |||
| SCR | Spring to the Sky | |||
| SCR | This Ain't No Bull | |||
| SCR | Wicked Tune | |||
Zee Bros Returns to Laurel for General George
Three months after taking the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash, Zee Bros returns to Laurel Park as the 117-pound starting highweight in the $250,000 General George Handicap (gr. III) Feb. 16.
Ben's Cat Takes Fabulous Strike a Third Time
Ben's Cat produced one of the best efforts of his 45-race career to capture the Fabulous Strike Stakes for the third time in its three editions at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course Nov. 29.
Voting Open for Secretariat Vox Populi Award
For the third time, two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan is among six horses on the ballot for this year's Secretariat Vox Populi Award.
Ben's Cat Faces Tough Task in Fabulous Strike
If the amazing Ben's Cat is going to make it back-to-back victories in the $200,000 Fabulous Strike Handicap on Thanksgiving Eve at Penn National, he'll will have to defeat one of the toughest fields he has faced recently.
Dads Caps to Maryland for De Francis Dash
A runner-up in his past two starts, New York-based Dads Caps will try to secure his first win since taking the Carter Handicap (gr. I) in April when the 4-year-old Discreet Cat colt starts in the De Francis Dash.
Talk Show Host Nabs Ben's Cat in Million Turf
Popular Ben's Cat won the battle but lost the war when Talk Show Man caught the gallant favorite in the final strides of the $126,250 Maryland Million Turf Oct. 19 at Laurel Park.
Ben's Cat Entered for Maryland Million Turf
Ben's Cat will remain on turf as he targets a record fourth win in the 29th Jim McKay Maryland Million at Laurel Park Oct. 18.
Maryland Million Attracts 188 Pre-Entries
The Jim McKay Maryland Million has attracted 188 pre-entries to the nine stakes races on the Oct. 18 card at Laurel Park.
Dreamsgonewild Upsets Laurel Dash
Trainer King Leatherbury was confident Ben's Cat would exit the Laurel Dash with another victory Sept. 27, but instead watched the 8-year-old gelding finish third behind longshots Dreamsgonewild and Bold Thunder.
That Handicapping Show: Jockey Club Gold Cup
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Jockey Club Gold Cup and examine it's implications for the Breeders' Cup. The duo also touch on several other big races and key horses from around the country. watch video
Ben's Cat Eyes Third Laurel Dash Victory
The Jim Stable's Ben's Cat will seek his third Laurel Dash victory in four attempts when he faces nine other sprinters in the $100,000 event Sept. 27 at Laurel Park.
Waterway Run Home for 'PA Day at the Races'
Grade III stakes winner Waterway Run will make her first start in her home state when she takes on fellow Pennsylvania-bred fillies and mares in the $100,000 Mrs. Penny Stakes on the grass Sept. 6 at Parx Racing.
Sharp Sensation Edges Ben's Cat in 'Monster
Sharp Sensation, a 16-1 outsider, denied iconic Maryland turf sprinter and favorite Ben's Cat a third win in the $300,000 Turf Monster Handicap (gr. IIIT) Sept. 1 at Parx Racing.
Ben's Cat Seeks Third Turf Monster Victory
- By Tom LaMarra
The Jim Stable's Ben's Cat will seek his third victory in the $300,000 Turf Monster Handicap (gr. IIIT) when the race is run again Sept. 1 at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania.
Ben's Cat Seeks Third Turf Monster Victory
The Jim Stable's Ben's Cat will seek his third victory in the $300,000 Turf Monster Handicap (gr. IIIT) when the race is run again Sept. 1 at Parx Racing in Pennsylvania.
The Week in Photos for 7/15/2014
Arlington Park, Europe, Japan, Delaware Park, Gulfstream Park, Monmouth Park, Lone Star Park and more! view slideshow
Ben's Cat Claims Thrilling Parx Dash 3-Peat
The irrepressible Ben's Cat came from off the pace with a big rush on the outside to register his third consecutive win in the $200,000 Parx Dash Handicap (gr. IIIT) on the turf at the Pennsylvania track July 12.
That Handicapping Show: Delaware Handicap
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Delaware Handicap with Princess of Sylmar, and the Parx Dash with Ben's Cat. watch video
Ben's Cat, Tightend Touchdown in Dash Rematch
Ben's Cat, winner of the Parx Dash Handicap (gr. IIIT) in 2012 and 2013, returns July 12 for his fourth consecutive outing in the race. He'll face nine, including Tightend Touchdown, runner-up by 1 1/4 lengths last year.
Undrafted Strong in Stretch of Jaipur
Wes Welker's Undrafted charged from off the pace to win the $300,000 Jaipur Invitational Stakes (gr. IIIT) June 7 at Belmont Park. The son of Purim completed the six furlongs in 1:07.24.
Ben's Cat Ventures to New York for Jaipur
King Leatherbury's Ben's Cat, the top cat in turf sprints in the Midlantic region, ships to New York for the June 7 Jaipur Invitational Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the Belmont Stakes undercard.
Global View Tops Penn Mile Nominations
American Turf (gr. IIT) winner Global View and grade III winner Bobby's Kitten headline the early probables for the second running of the $500,000 Penn Mile at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course May 31.
Slideshow: 2014 Preakness Week
Images from the days leading up to the 2014 Preakness Stakes. View Slideshow
Ben's Cat Shows Class in Jim McKay Triumph
The $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint was moved to the main track after heavy rain in Baltimore, but it made little difference to Ben's Cat, who won the event for the third time in four years May 16 at Pimlico Race Course.
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| Hilltop S. | PIM |
| Miss Preakness S. | PIM |
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