Countdown to the Cup: Now Comes the Waiting
There is so much to discuss after the weekend's stakes extravaganza, but one race that likely had the most profound effect on the Breeders' Cup was the Goodwood Stakes (gr. I).
Aspire
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2007
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
Eddie Kenneally
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Jockey:
Jose Lezcano
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Owner:
Gary L. and Mary E. West
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Breeder:
Gary & Mary West Stables Inc.
Aspire |
Tale of the Cat | Storm Cat |
| Yarn | ||
| Mamselle Nanette | Southern Halo | |
| Targa |
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Homeboykris Pops in Champagne; Dublin Fizzles
Homeboykris collared Discreetly Mine in the homestretch and drew clear late to win the $400,000 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont Park Oct. 10. Dublin, the 3-5 favorite in the field of six 2-year-olds, finished fifth.
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Champagne: Is Dublin 'The One' For Lukas?
It's been a decade since D. Wayne Lukas had his last Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and it is no secret that the 74-year-old is itching for another one. The Hall of Fame trainer may have his best chance at collecting his elusive fifth Derby crown with 2-year-old star Dublin, who leads a field of six in the $400,000 Champagne Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 10 at Belmont Park.
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Dublin Leaves No Doubt in Hopeful Triumph
Trainer D. Wayne Lukas earned his fifth victory in the $300,000 Three Chimneys Hopeful (gr. I) when favored Dublin posted a two-length win on closing day of the 2009 Saratoga Race Course meet Sept. 7.
