Novak at the Track: Road to Derby Retrospect
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Black Onyx
- Dark Bay or Brown Colt
- Born 2010
- KY-Bred
Anne M. Eberhardt
Black Onyx works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image774 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Chad B. Harmon
Black Onyx at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013.
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Black Onyx at Churchill Downs on May 1, 2013.
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Chad B. Harmon
Black Onyx on the track at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2013.
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Anne M. Eberhardt
Caption: Black Onyx works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 30, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 2Works4_30_13 image355 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Caption: Black Onyx works and scenes at Churchill Downs near Louisville, Ky. on April 26, 2013, during Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks week. 1Works4_26_13 image775 Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Mathea Kelley
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Chad Harmon
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, May 2, 2013.
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Chad Harmon
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, May 1, 2013.
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Anne M. Eberhardt
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, April 30, 2013.
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Mathea Kelley
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, April 29, 2013.
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Anne M. Eberhardt
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Anne M. Eberhardt
Black Onyx - Churchill Downs, April 26, 2013.
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Kevin Thompson
Black Onyx wins the 2013 Spiral Stakes.
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Black Onyx wins the 2013 Spiral Stakes.
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Pat Lang
Black Onyx won the 2013 Spiral Stakes.
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Black Onyx Scratched From Kentucky Derby
Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes (gr. II) winner Black Onyx was scratched late Friday morning from the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), after a chip was detected in his left ankle.
KD 2013: Black Onyx Press Conference
Press conference discussing Black Onyx's scratching from the Kentucky Derby. watch video
Orb, 16; Verrazano, 14, Draw Well in Derby
Orb was made the 7-2 morning-line favorite for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) after drawing post 16 May 1 at Churchill Downs. Verrazano will break from post 14 and is the 4-1 second choice.
Haskin's Derby Report: Oh, Happy Day
Each year, there is at least one horse you take an instant liking to. read blog
Jersey Boys Seek Respect for Black Onyx
New Jersey-based trainer Kelly Breen and jockey 'Jersey' Joe Bravo have Black Onyx ready for a longshot run at the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Haskin's Derby Report: A Mud-dled Derby?
If this year's Derby has you confused now, you'll really be tested if the projected forecast for rain on Saturday holds true. read blog
Kentucky Derby News Minute - 4/27/2013
Steve Haskin talks about all of the works today. Times and brief analysis on Normandy Invasion, Mylute, Black Onyx, Palace Malice, Overanalyze, Revolutionary, Charming Kitten, Verrazano, and more! watch video
Bravo Flies In to Work Improving Black Onyx
Black Onyx's final tune-up at Churchill Downs April 27 was less about time and more about attitude, said jockey Joe Bravo, who flew in specifically for the work. The son of Rock Hard Ten worked four furlongs in :48 3/5.
Kentucky Derby - Kelly Breen and Black Onyx
Kelly Breen talks about Black Onyx for the 2013 Kentucky Derby. watch video
Busy April 27 Work Tab at Churchill Downs
With the Louisville, Ky., weather forecast calling for rain later in the day and on Sunday, the April 27 work tab at Churchill Downs was crowded with prospects for the May 4 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
KY Derby: Joe Bravo & Black Onyx Work 4/27
Spiral Stakes (gr. III) winner goes :48 3/5 April 27 at Churchill Downs, and Joe Bravo shares his excitement following the work. watch video
Black Onyx: A New Gem on the Derby Trail
MAHUBAH'S CORNER
Coming off a Feb. 23 turf allowance score at Gulfstream Park, the colt defeated the more heralded Uncaptured by 1 1/2 lengths.
Distance Questions Begin for Derby Contenders
With the final round of Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps underway, so begins the usual analysis of top contenders--Are they good enough?--Will they get the distance? read blog
Black Onyx First KY Derby Horse at Churchill
Sterling Racing's Black Onyx, winner of the recent Spiral Stakes, arrived at Churchill Downs March 27 and became this year's first contender for the Kentucky Derby to be stabled at the Louisville oval.
Black Onyx Tops Late Triple Crown Nominations
The roster of 3-year-olds eligible for the 2013 Triple Crown has grown to 382 with the addition of 13 late nominations (pending late mail) to the three-race series of American classic races.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - 3/26/2013
Steve Haskin has some shuffling in his Kentucky Derby Dozen this week. Read to see if Black Onyx or Govenor Charlie make an appearance! watch video
After the Wire - 3/25/2013
Evan Hammonds recaps the Sunland Derby and Spiral Stakes from the weekend. watch video
Black Onyx in Derby Picture After Spiral Win
Sterling Racing's Black Onyx ran his way into the picture for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) with a 1 1/2-length victory in the $550,000 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes at Turfway March 23.
Connections
| Trainer | Christophe Clement |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Javier Castellano |
| Owner | Sterling Racing |
| Breeder | Cloverleaf Farms II, Inc. |
Pedigree
| Black Onyx View Five-Cross Pedigree | Rock Hard Ten | Kris S. |
| Tersa | ||
| Kalahari Cat | Cape Town | |
| Desert Stormette |
Auction History
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSAUG2011 Hip 143 |
Yearling | Sam Herzberg | Woodford Thoroughbreds, agent for Cloverleaf Farms II | $125,000 |
| KEEJAN2015 Hip 1605 |
Racing or stallion prospect | Stonewall Phoenix | Hidden Brook, agent | $7,500 |
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