Mark E. Casse
Albin Jimenez
John C. Oxley
Stewart M. Madison
Airoforce |
Colonel John | Tiznow |
| Sweet Damsel | ||
| Chocolate Pop | Cuvee | |
| White Chocolate |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
FTKOCT2014Hip 245 | Yearling |
|
$20,000 |
OBSAPR2015Hip 873 | Two-year-old |
|
$350,000 |
Dealing with curveballs has become the norm for Casse Racing where Classic Empire is concerned. In that respect, the champion colt's lone timed move in advance of the June 10 Belmont Stakes (G1) was business as usual.
John Oxley's reigning juvenile champion Classic Empire worked April 3 at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala, Fla. in preparation for his anticipated start in the Arkansas Derby (G1) April 15 at Oaklawn Park.
Since teaming up with trainer Mark Casse, John and Debby Oxley have experienced a strong uptick in success with their Thoroughbred runners, evidenced by Breeders' Cup contenders Classic Empire and La Coronel.
Back on their preferred surface after stints on the Triple Crown trail, Airoforce and Oscar Nominated have run well in multiple starts on turf, but have yet to find the winner's circle despite close calls.
Camelot Kitten defeated a game Airoforce in an exciting finish in the $200,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (gr. IIT) for 3-year-old turf runners Aug. 5 at Saratoga Race Course.
