'Blues' is Named Steeplechase Champion
When contenders for champion steeplechaser of 2011 were announced, Irvin S. Naylor was assured he would take home the Eclipse Award statuette because he owned all three finalists.
Black Jack Blues
- Bay Gelding
- Born 2004
- KY-Bred
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Trainer:
Scott J. Volk
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Jockey:
Charles C. Lopez
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Owner:
Kelly Mills & Theodore Volk
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Breeder:
Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. & Highlands of Lexington
Black Jack Blues |
Orientate | Mt. Livermore |
| Dream Team | ||
| Britetonzmyday | High Brite | |
| Runaton Tonz |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
KEESEP2005Hip 2381 | Yearling |
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$55,000 |
OBSMAR2006Hip 449 | Two-year-old |
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$95,000 |
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Tax Ruling Collects Colonial Cup 'Chase Win
Tax Ruling, always prominent, surged through the Springdale Racecourse's stretch to score a gutty 1 1/4-length victory in the $100,000 Marion DuPont Scott Colonial Cup (NSA-I) Nov. 19 in Camden, S.C.
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Black Jack Blues Romps in U.S. Grand National
Irish-bred Black Jack Blues, relishing the soft going at Far Hills Races in New Jersey Oct. 22, strode away to a front-running seven-length victory in the $250,000 Grand National (NSA-I).
