Pedigree Analysis: Ben's Cat
Sired by half brothers and out of full sisters, Ah Day and Ben's Cat share three of their four grandparents, and the differences between them may have a lot to do with that quarter they don't share.
Ah Day
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2003
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Ah Day wins the 2009 Toboggan.
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Greenspring Sets Track Record in Gen. George
Greenspring made it a perfect 3-for-3 at Laurel Park, as he came from just off the pace and collared Digger in mid-stretch to take the $150,000 General George Handicap (gr. II) in track record time Feb. 15
Snow Pushes Four Stakes to Monday at Laurel
As Laurel Park digs out from a pair of massive snow storms, the Maryland Jockey Club will run four stakes races Presidents Day, including the General George and Barbara Fritchie Handicaps (both gr. II).
Ah Day, Go Go Shoot Top Fall Highweight Field
Aqueduct's Fall Highweight Handicap, which will take place this year on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, will be a true test of speed and strength as both experienced stakes winners and several less-seasoned runners prepare to carry some extra pounds.
THS: De Francis Memorial Dash (Video)
Jason, Tom, and Rich Nilsen of brisnet preview the Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (gr. I) at Laurel. Watch Now
Vineyard Haven Favored in De Francis Dash
Three-year-old Vineyard Haven, winner of Saratoga's King's Bishop Stakes (gr. I) before being disqualified in his only start in the past eight months, faces older horses for the first time in the $300,000 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash (gr. I) at Laurel Park Oct. 24.
Distance Could Suit Taqarub in Hirsch Jacobs
Taqarub, Checklist, and Yano, all graded stakes-placed in their last starts, lead a field of nine 3-year-old sprinters looking to take their games to the next level in the $100,000 Hirsch Jacobs Stakes (gr. III) May 16 at Pimlico.
Tale of Ekati Seeking More NY Magic
A field of eight accomplished sprinters, led by multiple graded stakes winner Tale of Ekati, Kodiak Kowboy, and Fabulous Strike, will line up in the starting gate in the $300,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) April 4 at Aqueduct.
Ah Day Picks 'em All Up in Toboggan
King Leatherbury's homebred Ah Day returned from a nearly seven-month layoff to record a thrilling, last-to-first victory in the $100,000 Toboggan Handicap (gr. III) March 7 at Aqueduct.
Toboggan: Lucky Island Looks to Rebound
Shadwell Stable's Lucky Island, who reeled off four consecutive victories in the first half of 2008 before faltering, looks to start his season on a winning note when taking on eight sprinters in the $100,000 Toboggan Handicap (gr. III) March 7 on Aqueduct's inner track.
Silver Wagon Works Toward Metropolitan
Four Roses Thoroughbreds' Silver Wagon worked four furlongs in a bullet :47.81 handily Thursday morning at Aqueduct as he prepares for Monday's 114th running of the $600,000 Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I)--Belmont Park's traditional Memorial Day feature race
Saint Anddan Heavenly in Churchill Downs Stakes
Saint Anddan pounced from his stalking position and took the lead with three-sixteenths of a mile remaining en route to a two-length victory in the $277,750 Churchill Downs Stakes (gr. II) Saturday over a Churchill surface rated as good.
Silver Wagon Pulls Away in Carter Handicap
Four Roses Thoroughbreds' Silver Wagon became the beneficiary of a wicked speed duel and won the $300,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) by 1 1/4 lengths with a late rally on the far outside Saturday.
Leatherbury Takes Shot in Carter with Ah Day
Less than two weeks after celebrating his 74th birthday, legendary Maryland trainer King T. Leatherbury will be at Aqueduct on Saturday with a realistic chance at winning the $300,000 Carter Handicap (gr. I) at Aqueduct, where he sends out the honest Ah Day.
Les Arcs Named 2006 Maryland-bred Horse of the Year
Les Arcs was named 2006 Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, champion older male, sprinter, and turf runner, in the annual poll conducted by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association. Clifton Park, Spectacular Malibu, Ah Day, Livermore Valley, Promenade Girl and Good Night Shirt were also winners.
Lexi Star Gallops to Maryland Racing Media Romp
Stephen E. Quick's 7-5 favorite Lexi Star led virtually from the start to win the $86,400 Maryland Racing Media Handicap for fillies and mares at Laurel Park Saturday.
Silver Wagon Wins Showdown With Ah Day in General George
New York invader Silver Wagon rallied in deep stretch to defeat local favorite Ah Day in the grade II General George Breeders' Cup Handicap at Laurel Park.
Silver Wagon Wins Showdown With Ah Day in General George
New York invader Silver Wagon rallied in deep stretch to defeat local favorite Ah Day in the grade II General George Breeders' Cup Handicap at Laurel Park.
Late Roller Silver Wagon Favored for General George
Supplemental entry Silver Wagon was installed as the 6-5 morning line favorite in the President's Day headliner at Laurel Park Monday, the $300,000 General George Breeders' Cup Handicap (gr. II).
Ah Day Returns to Winning Ways in Fire Plug
The Jim Stable's Ah Day returned to his winning ways when he beat a nice group of older sprinters in the $74,400 Fire Plug Stakes.
Crafty Schemer Returns to Laurel as Fire Plug Choice
Crafty Schemer returns to Laurel Park as the 5-2 morning line favorite in the $100,000 Fire Plug Saturday.
Ah Day Draws Off in Japan Racing Association
Jockey Mario Pino kept Ah Day in a holding pattern until two furlongs from the finish line, tapped him with the whip when he was ready and drew off to a commanding four-length victory in the $100,000 Japan Racing Association Stakes for 3-year-olds Saturday at Laurel Park.
Ah Day Draws Off in Japan Racing Association
Jockey Mario Pino kept Ah Day in a holding pattern until two furlongs from the finish line, tapped him with the whip when he was ready, and drew off to a commanding four-length victory in the $100,000 Japan Racing Association Stakes for 3-year-olds Saturday at Laurel Park.
Ah Day's Sonny Hine Win Tops Hamilton's Return
Jockey Steve "Cowboy" Hamilton has made it all the way back from retirement, winning his first race after a one year absence Friday and capturing the $100,000 Sonny Hine Stakes atop Ah Day Saturday at Laurel Park.
Awfully Smart Brilliant Winner of Leonard Richards
Jayeff B Stables' Awfully Smart took command in upper stretch and rolled to a 5 1/2-length win in the $300,300 Leonard Richards (gr. IIIT) at Delaware Park Sunday.
Cat Criminal Tests Mettle in Leonard Richards
Puglisi Stables and Steve Klesaris' Cat Criminal will get his first stakes test in the $300,000 Leonard Richards (gr. III) for 3-year-olds at Delaware Park Sunday.
High Cotton Stands Tall in Sir Barton
High Cotton rebounded off a dull effort in last month's Arkansas Derby (gr. II) to draw away to the easiest kind of win in the $100,000 Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico May 20.
Preakness Forecast: Partly Cloudy, 20% Chance of Rain
Although thunderstorms are forecast for Baltimore, Maryland from Wednesday through Friday, the forecast calls for the precipitation to be out of the area in time for Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Racecourse.
Preakness Field Could Include 10 Runners; Diabolical Confirmed
Trainer Steve Klesaris has confirmed that Diabolical would be entered in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) Saturday at Pimlico Race Course. The field for the 1 3/16-mile race could now include 10 runners.
Preakness Notes: Sunday, May 14
A compilation of daily notes from Pimlico Race Course on the competitors in this year's Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Ah Day May Chase a Piece of Preakness Pie
King Leatherbury worked Tesio Stakes winner Ah Day five furlongs in 59 seconds at rainy Laurel Park Saturday morning, and the legendary trainer is considering supplementing the Malibu Moon gelding to next Saturday's Preakness Stakes (gr. I).
Leatherbury's Ah Day Dominates Tesio Stakes
The Jim Stable's Ah Day gained the lead heading into the far turn and was a convincing 5 1/2-length winner of the $121,500 Federico Tesio Stakes for 3-year-olds Saturday at rainy Pimlico.
Leatherbury Gelding Ah Day Favored in Tesio
The $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes, Pimlico's only Triple Crown prep race, drew a field of 11 3-year-olds for Saturday's Spring Festival of Racing card.
Our Peak, 73-1, Shocks Foes in Private Terms
Twin Oaks Stable's Our Peak, a 73-1 longshot with leading rider Rosie Napravnik working the reins, nipped Ah Day by a neck to win the $85,000 Private Terms for 3-year-olds Saturday at Laurel Park.
Great Seneca Overpowering in Dancing Count
Carey Miller's unbeaten Great Seneca lived up to top billing as he pounded out an impressive victory in the $75,000 Dancing Count Stakes for 3-year-olds at Laurel Park.
Connections
| Trainer | King T. Leatherbury |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Sheldon Russell |
| Owner | The Jim Stable |
| Breeder | K. T. Leatherbury Assoc. Inc. |
Pedigree
| Ah Day View Five-Cross Pedigree | Malibu Moon | A.P. Indy |
| Macoumba | ||
| Endette | Thirty Eight Paces | |
| Dronette |
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