Irap Gets Best of Girvin in Ohio Derby
Irap proved his Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) win was no fluke when he caught fellow graded stakes winner Girvin on the line to edge out a victory in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown June 24.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 6 | Dr. T.F. Classen Memorial S. R | $75,000a | 3&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| May 13 | Michael F. Rowland Memorial H. R | $75,000a | 3&up | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 3 | Michael G. Mackey Memorial Angenora S. R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| June 24 | Ohio Derby (G3) | $500,000a | 3yos | 9f | Results & Video |
| June 24 | George Lewis Memorial S. R | $75,000a | 3&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| June 24 | J. William Petro Memorial H. R | $75,000a | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 1 | Daniel Stearns Cleveland Gold Cup R | $75,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| July 22 | Miss Ohio S R | $75,000g | 2yo, f | 5.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 5 | Cleveland Kindergarten S R | $75,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| August 12 | Honey Jay S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| August 19 | Pay the Man S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | |
| August 19 | Lady Jacqueline S | $200,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| August 26 | Governor's Buckeye Cup R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 10f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 4 | Scarlet and Gray H R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| September 16 | Catlaunch S R | $75,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f | |
| September 23 | Diana S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| October 21 | Emerald Necklace S R | $75,000g | 2yo, f | 6f |
Untrapped Aims for First Stakes win in Ohio Derby
In his first start since a 12th-place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Untrapped will try to secure his first stakes win in the Ohio Derby (G3) June 24 at JACK Thistledown.
Derby Runners Stand Out in the Ohio Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown.
Look Back: Skip Away Found his Footing in Ohio Derby
This week is a race story headlined, “Skipper Shipper,” written by Steve Hettinger recapping Skip Away's victory in the 1996 Ohio Derby (G2). The story ran in the June 29, 1996 issue of The Blood-Horse.
Kentucky Derby Starters Reunite in Ohio Derby
The Ohio Derby (G3) will feature four contenders who started in the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), with Brad Grady's multiple grade 2 winner Girvin installed as the 2-1 morning-line choice in the nine-horse lineup.
Thistledown Preparing for 2017 Ohio Derby Day
JACK Thistledown Racino is going all out for the 83rd running of the Ohio Derby on Saturday, June 24. In addition to heart-pounding, live racing action, the day will feature plenty of fun and excitement for the entire family.
Jockey Rosendo Secures 1,000th Career Win
Jockey Irwin Rosendo rallied Cupid's Hit from sixth place to a clear victory in the final race of the Sept. 21 card at ThistleDown to notch the 1,000th victory of his career.
Mo Tom Clear Winner in Ohio Derby
GMB Racing's Mo Tom finally got a clean trip and showed just how good he can be June 25 in the $500,000 Ohio Derby Stakes at JACK ThistleDown Racino.
Thistledown to Lower Pick 5, Pick 4 Takeout
JACK Thistledown Racino will lower its takeout rate on multi-race pools for the remainder of the season, starting June 25, which is $500,000 Ohio Derby day.
Seeking an Upset in the Ohio Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Ohio Derby at Thistledown.
Mo Tom 5-2 Favorite for Ohio Derby
Grade III winner Mo Tom has several things in his favor for the June 25 Ohio Derby at Thistledown which is the reason he's the 5-2 favorite on the morning line.
War Story Gearing Up to Take on 'Pharoah'
War Story is gearing up for his first start for trainer Jeffrey Radosevich next month in the William Hill Haskell Invitational (gr. I), where he will bid for his first stakes win against Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.
Jockey Gonzalez Posts Career Victory 3,000
Jockey Luis Antonio Gonzalez secured his 3,000th career victory Saturday, July 4 when he guided Tough as Steel to victory in the second race at Thistledown Racino.
Alliseeisgold Wires Cleveland Gold Cup
Alliseeisgold led gate to wire to capture the $75,000 Daniel Stearns Cleveland Gold Cup for Ohio-bred 3-year-olds July 4 at ThistleDown.
ThistleDown Reaps Results of Improved Program
This year's $500,000 Ohio Derby in retrospect can be considered a success on several levels, and management at ThistleDown Racino expects the marquee race--and the overall racing product--to only get better.
The Week in Photos for 6/23/2015
American Pharoah, Royal Ascot, Monmouth, Belmont, Santa Anita, Thistledown & More
No More Chillin First Winner for First Dude
Elkstone Group's first-time starter No More Chillin cruised to a clear win in sixth race at ThistleDown June 20 and became the first winner for grade I winner and classic-placed First Dude.
Mr. Z Has His Day in Ohio Derby
The Malibu Moon colt, who had not won a race since his debut maiden victory 14 starts back, had just enough to give in the 1 1/16-mile test, edging out Tencendur and Divining Rod for the victory June 20 at Thistledown.
That Handicapping Show: Ohio Derby
- By Claire Novak
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Ohio Derby at Thistledown this weekend. With several horses from the Triple Crown trail reuniting, who will come out on top? watch video
That Handicapping Show: Ohio Derby
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Ohio Derby at Thistledown this weekend. With several horses from the Triple Crown trail reuniting, who will come out on top?
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