Grade II Winner Arena Elvira Retired
Arena Elvira, a grade II winner by Ghostzapper, has been retired from racing to become a broodmare for owner Carolyn Wilson.
Arena Elvira
- Dark Bay or Brown Filly
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
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Arena Elvira (outside), trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott and ridden by Junior Alvarado, fought off runner-up Afleeting Lady and jockey Kent Desormeux in the final yards of the 89th running of the Grade II Falls City Handicap at Churchill Downs.
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Arena Elvira wins the 2013 Ladies Handicap.
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Arena Elvira wins the 2011 Falls City.
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Arena Elvira wins the 2011 Falls City.
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Arena Elvira wins the 2011 Falls City.
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Favored Arena Elvira Prevails in Falls City
Even-money choice Arena Elvira passed longshot Afleeting Lady in deep stretch to give trainer Bill Mott his fourth win in the $193,725 Falls City Handicap (gr. II) on Thanksgiving at Churchill Downs.
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Connections
| Trainer | William I. Mott |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Junior Alvarado |
| Owner | Carolyn Wilson |
| Breeder | Northwest Farms LLC |
Pedigree
| Arena Elvira View Five-Cross Pedigree | Ghostzapper | Awesome Again |
| Baby Zip | ||
| Two Item Limit | Twining | |
| Spa Warning |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEESEP2008 Hip 333 |
Yearling | Jill Julian | Three Chimneys Sales, agent | $55,000 |
| OBSMAR2009 Hip 522 |
Two-year-old | Carolyn Wilson | Straightaway Farm, agent | $210,000 |
| KEENOV2013 Hip 285 |
Broodmare | Audley Farm Equine | Belvedere Farm, agent | $1,500,000 |
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