Practical Joke Shines in Dwyer
Practical Joke, the 3-5 favorite in a five-horse cast, got off the rail and got the lead late to win Belmont Park's Dwyer Stakes (G3) July 8. The son of Into Mischief got the one-turn mile in 1:35.16.
Battalion Runner
- Gray or Roan Colt
- Born 2014
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
Todd A. Pletcher
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Jockey:
John R. Velazquez
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Owner:
Teresa Viola Racing Stables and St. Elias Stable
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Breeder:
Dell Ridge Farm, LLC
Battalion Runner |
Unbridled's Song | Unbridled |
| Trolley Song | ||
| Tamboz | Tapit | |
| Winning Call |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
KEESEP2015Hip 695 | Yearling |
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$700,000 |
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Practical Joke Heads Compact Dwyer Group
Set to make his first start since finishing fifth in the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Klaravich Stables and William Lawrence's Practical Joke will lead a field of five in the $400,000 Dwyer Stakes (G3) July 8 at Belmont Park.
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Battalion Runner, Malagacy to Bypass Kentucky Derby
Rebel Stakes (G2) winner Malagacy and Wood Memorial Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G2) runner-up Battalion Runner will both bypass the May 6 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed via text message April 29.
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Pletcher Breezes Four Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
Multiple Eclipse Award winner Todd Pletcher thought Always Dreaming and Tapwrit were most impressive, Patch was better than usual, and Battalion Runner struggled with the track.
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Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - April 25, 2017
The details in the Dozen make the difference as the Derby draws near.
